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Step On The Gas: New Fuel Cell Design Adds Control, Reduces Complexity

Posted January 18, 2007 7:51 AM

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When Princeton University engineers want to increase the power output of their new fuel cell, they just give it a little more gas -- hydrogen gas, to be exact. This simple control mechanism, which varies the flow of hydrogen fuel to control the power generated, was previously thought impossible and is a potentially major development in fuel cell technology.

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01/19/2007 2:26 AM

A 100-1000 watt unit would power about any portable appliance around the house. Where can one that size be purchased and what is the cost?

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01/19/2007 2:51 AM

Two thoughts come to mind.....

1. How much energy does it take to generate the hydrogen?? Can I run down to the corner and get a gallon?? and...

2. A waste product of this device is water. Could I use this (in a lawn mower) to actually mow the lawn and water it at the same time???

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