Archives-FuelCellWorks- November 2007

NOVEMBER / 2007 / ARCHIVE

NOV/30/07
-Natural Resources Canada: Government of Canada Supports P.E.I. Hydrogen Shuttle Bus Demonstration(FuelCellWorks)
-New glucose powered fuel cell to act as biomass resource(ANI)
-JPMorgan Starts Coverage of Fuel Cell Makers, Sees Gains Ahead for New Technology(AP)
-Mooresville, state in center of hydrogen fuel cell effort(Mooresville Tribune)
-Bic Wants to Flick Your Cell Phone(BusinessWeek)
-Students test drive 'car of the future'-UAlbany students test drive hydrogen-powered car (WNYT)

-Coverage initiated on Ballard Power by JP Morgan(Yahoo)
-Coverage initiated on FuelCell Energy by JP Morgan(Yahoo).
-Coverage initiated on Plug Power by JP Morgan(Yahoo)

NOV/29/07
-Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell Vehicle Aces Challenge Bibendum(FuelCellWorks)

-Chinese official granted leadership award for hydrogen energy development(Xinhuanet)
-CSIR and NWU spearhead emerging hydrogen research area(FuelCellWorks)
-Nippon Oil and SANYO to Establish a New Joint-Venture Company for Stationary Fuel Cell Business(FuelCellWorks)
-Morphic acquires fuel cell manufacturer Arcotronics Fuel Cells and carries out targeted new share issue(FuelCellWorks)
-Cell Impact gets supplemental fuel cell plate order valued at SEK 40 million(FuelCellWorks)
-Iceland opens hydrogen filling station to public(Reuters)
-Pure Energy Visions Licenses Development and Commercialization of Fuel Cell and Flat Plate Battery Technologies(FuelCellWorks)
-Power density is key to fuel cell technology(Globe and Mail)

NOV/28/07
-Acta announces first major development contract win(FuelCellWorks)
-Smart Fuel Cell's U.S. partner receives major U.S. Air Force Order and successfully refutes protest(FuelCellWorks)
-UTC Power to Begin Development of Fuel Cell for Spanish Submarine(FuelCellWorks)
-Protonex Fuel Cell System Technology Achieves Record UAV Flight(FuelCellWorks)
-Improving Fuel Cell Durability: Research into Better Fuel Cell Materials and Designs Starts with Studying Failures(FuelCellWorks)

-NanoDynamics Energy Inc. Presents Enhanced Efficiency Test Data at Fuel Cell Seminar 2007(FuelCellWorks)
-Chrysler LLC Joins the California Fuel Cell Partnership(FuelCellWorks)
-NanoLogix, Inc. Files Multiple International Patent Applications for BioNanoChanel(TM) and Hydrogen Bioreactor Technology(FuelCellWorks)
-The Phoenix Canada Oil Co. Role in the "Hydrogen Economy"(FuelCellWorks)
-Picture of the Day: Italdesign Giugaro Vadho Hydrogen Engine Concept(FuelCellWorks)

-HydroGen Corporation Receives Nasdaq Notice(FuelCellWorks)
-Senator uses visit to Siemens Stationary Fuel Cells Division in Churchill visit to sell his climate proposal(post-gazette)
-Creativity buoys outlook for hydrogen economy(CS Monitor)

NOV/27/07
-UMass Amherst To Host National Fuel Cell Research Center, Launched With National Science Foundation Grant(FuelCellWorks)
-Morphic Technologies’ subsidiary Cell Impact AB receives fuel cell flow plates order(FuelCellWorks)
-SFC receives major German Bundeswehr order for SFC fuel cell products in defense applications(FuelCellWorks)
-British Midlands Based Intelligent Energy Partners with Suzuki to Develop a Hydrogen-Powered Motorcycle(FuelCellWorks)
-FuelCell Energy Completes Sale to The Linde Group of 3.9 Megawatts of Power Plants for Renewable Distributed Generation(FuelCellWorks)
-Hydrogenics Receives US$1.7 Million Order for Three Fuel Cell Hybrid MidiBuses(FuelCellWorks)
-Leeds researchers fuelling the ‘hydrogen economy’(FuelCellWorks)
-Japan's Matsushita, others to mass-produce consumer fuel cells - report(Thomson Financial)
-Voller Energy FC yacht departs(FuelCell Today)

NOV/26/07
-Scottish Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association Activities Update(FuelCellWorks)
-Topsoe Fuel Cell’s first 20 kW prototype in operation(FuelCellWorks)
-Tognum develops “green” fuel cell energy supply for ships(FuelCellWorks)

-Record-Breaking 2 Million GBP Round by the London Business Angels for Bac2's Groundbreaking Fuel Cell Technology(FuelCellWorks)

-Spanish research laboratory trusts in “Made in Germany” Fuel Cell test station(FuelCellWorks)

-University of Houston-Fuel Cells Gearing Up to Power Auto Industry(FuelCellWorks)
-Hairr Says Chattanooga Has Competitive Advantage For Hydrogen Fuel Cell Development(The Chattanoogan)
-Truck puts Syracuseon hydrogen pathwa(syracuse.com)
-Mercedes heads up new fuel cell consultancy(Car Point)

NOV/24/07
-Hydrogen filling station would serve countys fuel-cell-powered buses(Flint Journal)
-Bright future for hydrogen power(Shanghai Daily)
-BGU in joint venture to commercialize hydrogen fuel systems(Jpost)

NOV/23/07
-Canadian Hydrogen Association Announces New Executive Team(FuelCellWorks)
-Car drivers could soon be high on hydrogen(icWales)
-Sky's the limit for hydrogen engine(Telegraph)
-Hydrogen cars century away, expert says(driving.ca)

NOV/22/07
-ITM Power to Sponsor the 2008 NHA Annual Hydrogen Conference(FuelCellWorks)
-Ceramic Fuel Cells Receives European Safety Approval for Microgeneration Fuel Cell System(FuelCellWorks)
-Tata-ISRO team up to launch hydrogen-powered vehicle(The Hindu)
-Fuel cell developers moving farther away from cars on costs, infrastructure(CP)

NOV/21/07
-Ethanoil Acquires Fuel Cell Rights(FuelCellWorks)
-Penn State leads DOE consortium focused on hydrogen energy research(FuelCellWorks)
-Hydrogenics to Streamline Operations and Further Reduce Cost(FuelCellWorks)
-Voller secures entry into Dutch and Spanish markets(FuelCellWorks)
-Voller Awarded £146,000 Grant(FuelCellWorks)
-Neah Power Symbol Temporarily Changed Because of Clerical Error(FuelCellWorks)
-Fuel cell production boosts Celestica in Galway(ESM)

NOV/20/07
-Successful Installation and Operation of IdaTech 3 kW Tactical Fuel Cell Generator(FuelCellWorks)
-SolviCore and Michelin unveil hydrogen-fuelled ‘Hy-light’ demonstration vehicle(FuelCellWorks)

-FuelCell Energy Sells Three DFC300 Power Plants to Eastern Municipal Water District in California(FuelCellWorks)
-Air Products' Technology Inside Shell's New York Hydrogen Fueling Station(FuelCellWorks)
-Millennium Cell and Horizon Fuel Cell Plan Launch of ''Water-Activated'' Portable Power Products in 2008(FuelCellWorks)
-ITM Power signs hydrogen refuelling station design agreement with Boeing(FuelCellWorks)
-Hydrogen-fuelled bus developed by Hungarian company
-The Hydrogen Bottleneck(EcoWorld-Editorial)
-Powering up for a hydrogen economy(BBC-Editorial)

NOV/19/07
-Ford Motor Showcasing Latest Clean, Energy-Saving Technology in Shanghai(FuelCellWorks)

-California Fuel Cell Partnership Welcomes the National Fuel Cell Research Center at the University of California, Irvine as a New Member(FuelCellWorks)

-'Wiring up' enzymes for producing hydrogen in fuel cells(FuelCellWorks)

-VIASPACE Presentation at Fuel Cells Durability and Performance Conference(FuelCellWorks)
-Medis Technologies Announces Successful Completion of Underwriters' Laboratories Inspection of Automated Line(FuelCellWorks)
-Porous Materials May be Suitable for Hydrogen Energy Storage(Azom.com)
-Acta makes the news at the Fuel Cell Seminar(FuelCellWorks)

-Firm in 'green' London bus order(BBC)

NOV/18/07
-Heliocentris to highlight 'energy core competence' at GESS 2008(FuelCellWorks)
-Hydrogen: Wave of the future, but how far down the road?(Agence France-Presse)

NOV/17/07
-Improving Fuel Cells for Cars(Technology Review)
-Molecular micro-porous materials: an alternative for hydrogen storage as a substitute for diesel and oil(Innovations Report)
-Downed by development delays; Fuel Cell Technologies took too long to bring its product to market, president says(The Whig Standard)
-New Material Doubles Record for Holding Hydrogen(Science Magazine)

NOV/16/07
-Micro Fuel Cell Cartridges Authorized for International Air Transport(FuelCellWorks)
-ISE Corporation to Supply Hydrogen Bus Fleet to Transport for London(FuelCellWorks)
-Neah Power Completes $500,000 Convertible Debenture Offering(FuelCellWorks)
-Medis Technologies Announces Successful Completion of Underwriters' Laboratories Inspection of Automated Line(FuelCellWorks)
-Video: Fairbanks-To-Vancouver Along The Alaska Highway: Toyota Fuel-Cell Logs 2300 Miles In Seven Days(FuelCellWorks)
-Fuel-cell buses to serve on routes to World Expo. venues in Shanghai(Xinhua via COMTEX)
-Project To Commercialize Fuel Cells Puts Clean Energy Buses On Chinese Roads(China CSR)
-Toyota bides time with fuel cells(MarketWatch)

NOV/15/07
-Ballard Power Systems Inc. and Plug Power Inc.: Fuel Cell Products Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions(FuelCellWorks)
-American Science and Technology Presents High Temperature PEM Fuel Cell System Demonstration(FuelCellWorks)
-Air Products' Hydrogen Technology Now Operating in Chevron Hydrogen Company's Michigan Demonstration Fueling Station(FuelCellWorks)
-ExxonMobil to Work with Partners to Commercialize On-Vehicle Hydrogen Fuel System for Lift Truck Application(FuelCellWorks)
-First Hydrogen Refueling Station Opens in Shanghai(FuelCellWorks)
-Nippon Oil to Acquire Sanyo Electric's Fuel Cell Operations(JiJi Press)
-Volt's on-road target date: November 2010(Detroit Free Press)
-JM Capital Corp. Announces Qualifying Transaction(FuelCellWorks)
-Checking in on the World’s First Hydrogen Filling Station(Wired)

NOV/14/07
-Fairbanks-to-Vancouver Along the Alaska Highway: Toyota Fuel-Cell Logs 2300 Miles in Seven Days,
Averages Well-Above 300 Miles per Tank(FuelCellWorks)
-Honda Debuts All-New FCX Clarity Advanced Fuel Cell Vehicle(FuelCellWorks)

-Honda Introduces Experimental Home Energy Station IV(FuelCellWorks)

-Plug Power Develops Leading Technology for Honda's Fourth-Generation Home Energy Station(FuelCellWorks)
-Canada's Leadership in Hydrogen Technology Honoured at World Energy Congress(FuelCellWorks)
-Volkswagen presents the first car in the world with high-temperature fuel cell(FuelCellWorks)

-Chevrolet's Project Driveway Fuel Cell Drivers Get Convenient Fuel at New York's First Hydrogen Station(FuelCellWorks)

-Chinese official granted leadership award for hydrogen energy development(Xinhua via COMTEX)
-GM aims to be first to make 1 million hydrogen cars: exec(Reuters)
-VIASPACE Modernizes Website to Speed the Update of Customer, Partner and Shareholder Information and News(FuelCellWorks)

NOV/13/07
-Shell Provides Hydrogen Fuel for City of White Plains and General Motors Vehicles(FuelCellWorks)
-Clean, Carbon-Neutral Hydrogen on the Horizon(FuelCellWorks)

-Ballard to Power London Fuel Cell Buses(FuelCellWorks)
-London Mayor announces Europe's largest fleet of hydrogen buses for London(FuelCellWorks)

-Akerim Raises $5 Million in Just-Completed Financing Round(FuelCellWorks)
-Distributed Energy Systems Commissions 1st Hydrogen Vehicle Fueling System in NYC Area(FuelCellWorks)
-Heliocentris and Ovonic sign sales agreement(FuelCellWorks)
-Medis Technologies Fuel Cell Power Pack Receives Award from Consumer Electronics Association(FuelCellWorks)
-Algae could generate hydrogen for fuel cells(PhysOrg.com)
-Fuel cell industry calls for national strategy(Globe and Mail)

NOV/12/07
-Ecofys demonstrates compact fuel cell system(FuelCellWorks)

-University of Virginia Scientists Discover Record-Breaking Hydrogen Storage Materials for Use in Fuel Cells(FuelCellWorks)

-Tokyo Institute Of Technology Orders VIASPACE Humidity Sensors(FuelCellWorks)
-Hitachi Maxell Extends Service Life of Solid-Polymer Fuel Cells(Asia Pulse)
-Hydrogen brewing gets an electrical boost(New Scientist)
-Fuel Cells To Fuel Growth In Worcester(Worcester Business Journal)
-Valeswood launches hydrogen-powered bike(smartplanet)

NOV/11/07
-Pan-European cooperation on environmentally friendly vehicles(FuelCellWorks)

-Fort Collins to install hydrogen, hythane fuel pump(Fort Collins Coloradoan)
-Tracy students receive lesson in hydrogen fuel(Tri-Valley Herald)
-Rail line fuel cells can be the little engine that could(New Haven Register)

NOV/10/07
-2008 Chevrolet Equinox Look, Ma - No Gas(oline)!(MarketWatch)
-Fuel cells drive into the future(Sunday Times)

NOV/09/07
-Dutch Ministry of Transport grants NedStack pilot order(FuelCell Today)
-Mazda to join Norwegian national hydrogen project(Reuters)
-Honda Plans Home-Made Hydrogen to Run Fuel-Cell Cars(Bloomberg)
-Ballard founder won't give up on his dream(CTV.ca)
-Get the cost down, and fuel-cell Equinox rocks(USA Today)
-UK. Voller Energy teams with Ken Freivokh to design fuel cell technology powered yacht(BYM News)

NOV/08/07
-Ballard Agrees To Sell Automotive Fuel Cell Assets; Will Concentrate On Commercial Markets(FuelCellWorks)
-Opcon to Develop Entirely New Component for Fuel Cell Vehicle(FuelCellWorks)
-Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Corporation Expands Global Strategy by Teaming With INER of Taiwan(FuelCellWorks)
-Hydrogenics to wind down Burnaby, B.C. fuel cell test operations(FuelCellWorks)
-Microbes fuel the way to better water treatment(Royal Society of Chemistr)
-Hot-Wiring Hydrogenase With A Carbon Nanotube(C&EN)
-Mud microbes power turtle-tracking sensors(NewScientist)
-Hydrogen; The Fuel Of Tomorrow(RoundTown New)

NOV/07/07
-Hydra Fuel Cell Corp. First Residential Hydrogen Fuel Cell System Leads to Purchase Order for 10 HydraStax(R) Systems(FuelCellWorks)
-Mazda to participate in Norwegian national project HyNor By providing Hydrogen cars to Norway from summer 2008(FuelCellWorks)
-University of Texas at Austin, Gas Technology Institute Put First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus on the Road in Texas(FuelCellWorks)

-HyPower Fuel Provides Update on Patents for High Efficiency Hydrogen Reactor and Hydro Power Pact(FuelCellWorks)
-ECOtality, Inc. Acquires Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (eTec)(FuelCellWorks)
-Developers of Hydrogen Battery Technology Choose BI International SOX Tool(FuelCellWorks)
-Leaders from More than 70 Organizations to Meet in Miami for Fuel Cells Durability & Performance ‘07(FuelCellWorks)
-Ballard Power-From 0 to 0 in 20 years(National Post)
-Hydrogen cars pose tunnel risk(NewScientist)
-Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Aeronatics(Azon)

NOV/06/07
-Manhattan Scientifics Announces New CEO(FuelCellWorks)
-SHEC LABS - One Step Closer To Commercialization(FuelCellWorks)

-Air Products Commissions Fifth Hydrogen Fueling Station in Korea(FuelCellWorks)
-Ceres Power Announces Appointment of Non-Executive Chairman(FuelCellWorks)
-Major Trigano order reflects growing success of EFOY fuel cells in France(FuelCellWorks)
-Chief financial officer appointed at Intelligent Energy(FuelCellWorks)
-Max Planck Innovation and FuMA-Tech sign exclusive licencing agreement for novel fuel cell technology(FuelCellWorks)
-Meidensha Advancing into fuel cell business with Siemens(Trading Markets)
-Hydrogen-powered bus debuts at UT research centerr(Daily Texan)

NOV/05/07
-Let there be light – it’s a fuel cells world first!(FuelCellWorks)

-FuelCell Energy Sells DFC Power Plant to Provide Electricity for New Warehouse Facility(FuelCellWorks)
-MTI Micro Named Jim Prueitt Vice President of Engineering and Operations(FuelCellWorks)
-Teesside world first in fuel cells(GazetteLive)
-GM pushes the pedal on hydrogen fuel-cell power(USA Today)

NOV/04/07
-Ballard Responds to November 3 Reuters News Story on Automotive Fuel Cell Transaction(FuelCellWorks)
-The BMW Hydrogen 7 Conquers the Hearts of Film Divas(FuelCellWorks)

-Indian auto giants tie up for hydrogen vehicles(Economic Times)

NOV/03/07
-Daimler to buy Ballard's auto business: magazine(Reuters)
-Fuel Cell Hurdle: Only the Price Tag(New York Times)

NOV/02/07
-Dynetek signs MOU with William J. Clinton Foundation to supply Hydrogen Systems for Fuel Cell Buses(FuelCellWorks)
-Clinton Climate Initiative Names UTC Power as a Supplier Partner(FuelCellWorks)
-Hydrogen Hybrid Technologies Announces First Korean Installations(FuelCellWorks)
-Ener1 Announces Management Changes to Ready for Commercialization of Li Ion Batteries and Fuel Cells(FuelCellWorks)
-Los Alamos National Laboratory to Present at Fuel Cells Durability & Performance Conference(FuelCellWorks)
-Hydrogen power lights up the seas(NewScientist)
-Hydrogen-powered truck takes the stand

NOV/01/07
-Horizon Fuel Cell Powers New World Record in UAV Flight(FuelCellWorks)

-FuelCell Energy DFC300 Power Plant to Deliver Power to Pacific Missile Range Facility on Kauai(FuelCellWorks)
-Scientists discover new way to make water- their work could also lead to better catalysts and less expensive fuel cells(FuelCellWorks)

-Ballard hopes Clinton initiative will kick start fuel cell demand(Financial Post)
-Ethanoil to Declare Dividend, Change Name, CUSIP