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Practical Hydrogen Storage Material for Automobile Fuel Cells

A materials scientist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has deciphered the structure of a new class of materials that can store relatively large quantities of hydrogen within its crystal structure for later release.

17 May 2008

New Material Increases Power Output of Fuel Cells by More Than 50 Percent

MIT engineers have improved the power output of one type of fuel cell by more than 50 percent through technology that could help these environmentally friendly energy storage devices find a much broader market, particularly in portable electronics.

15 May 2008

Smart Grid System Designed to Provide Environmental, Financial and Operational Benefits

GridPoint Inc., a leading clean tech company whose smart grid platform benefits electric utilities, consumers and the environment, announced Xcel Energy selected the GridPoint SmartGrid Platform(TM) for its SmartGridCity(TM) in Boulder, Colo.

15 May 2008

Symposium Highlights Innovations in Ohio's Internationally Recognized Fuel Cell Industry

Clean energy innovations and Ohio's international leadership in the fuel cell industry will unite global leaders at the annual Ohio Fuel Cell Symposium at the University of Akron Tuesday and Wednesday.

12 May 2008

MTI Micro Receives Additional Funding Energy Department

MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc., the developer of Mobion® off-the-grid portable power solutions and a subsidiary of Mechanical Technology Incorporated, today announced that the Office of Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and Infrastructure Technologies of the U.S. Department of Energy

12 May 2008

MTI Micro Gaining Momentum in Commercialization of its Mobion Technology

MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc., the developer of Mobion® off-the-grid portable power solutions and a subsidiary of Mechanical Technology, Incorporated, announced today that it entered into a development agreement with a global Japanese developer of products utilizing advanced optical and digital technologies, including digital cameras, to evaluate the feasibility, development and production of Mobion® products.

7 May 2008

ICV Invests in High Growth Clean Technology Companies

Israel Cleantech Ventures (ICV), the first Israeli cleantech-focused investment fund announced today that it reached a final close of $75M for its debut fund, significantly exceeding its original target of $60M.

5 May 2008

New Materials Enables Manufacture of Cheaper and More Efficient Methanol Fuel Cells

Methanol fuel cells are an efficient and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, but they are still not economically viable Nevertheless, for his PhD, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) research chemist, José E. Barranco, has developed new materials that enable the manufacture of cheaper and more efficient methanol fuel cells.

5 May 2008

Company Unveiled New Embedded Micro Fuel Cell Prototype for Handheld GPS Devices

MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc., the developer of Mobion off-the-grid portable power solutions and a subsidiary of Mechanical Technology Incorporated, unveils today a new embedded micro fuel cell prototype design for handheld global positioning system devices at the 10th Annual International Small Fuel Cells Conference in Atlanta.

2 May 2008

Ruling Permitting Passengers and Crew to Carry Methanol Fuel Cell Cartridges as Carry-On Baggage

MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc., announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation today issued a final ruling that will permit passengers and crew to carry methanol fuel cell cartridges and fuel cell systems designed for portable electronic devices on board airplanes in carry-on baggage.

1 May 2008