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Toyota’s fuel cell car Mirai will sell in Northeastern US and California in 2016
“Mirai” which means future in Japanese might actually be the future of cars as it is very eco-friendly and doesn’t require oil to run. Toyota has announced the production of the Mirai fuel celled car which is fuelled by hydrogen just before the Los Angeles Auto Show. The fuel-cell car the Mirai can give a…
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Fuel cell scooters put into trial in Japan
Japanese city of Kitakyushu has announced the beginning of field trials of Japan’s first hydrogen fuel cell scooter. The Suzuki Burgman Fuel Cell Scooter is a hybrid, and functions differently depending on whether you’re accelerating (drawing on both battery and fuel cell), cruising (mainly the cell), or idling. It has a range of 217 miles…
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A fuel cell cartridge for your mobile phone
Fuel cells for portable devices were touted to be the next thing, but sadly things never picked up for the futuristic power plants. A company named ‘Aquafairy’ from Japan has showcased the AF-M3000 a fuel cell multi-power supply for mobile devices. The pocket sized gadget can charge the iPhone 4 at 50% capacity in around…
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Horizon MiniPak uses Hydrogen fuel cells to charge gadgets
Gadgets do not really need to be driven by earth-destroying energy generators. There are some cheaper, better means of getting your gizmos charged up and working without causing a chuck of the ozone layer to be depleted. These amazing Horizon MiniPak Hydrogen fuel cells come with two refillable cartridges that will keep you all charge-worthy…
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New ‘fishy’ robot run on new Power Tube fuel cell, can swim for three days
New concepts in fuel cells are always an interesting topic. What’s even more interesting though is this, a robot fish that will be powered by a new fuel cell that’s being called the “Power Tube”. This ‘fishy’ concept that was designed and built by the Faculty of Engineering at Osaka City University, can alternatively run…
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Toshiba Dynaro is the first direct methanol fuel cell for portable gizmos
Here’s a fantastic news for those who always run out of juice. Toshiba have announced the Dynaro, it is the first dynamo fuel cell that will power up portable gizmos. This cool Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC) has a fuel cartridge that takes a mere 20 seconds to fill up. Once the 14 ml tank…
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Terminator Salvation Nuclear Fuel Cell transforms into a lighter
Right from the heart of the Terminator comes the nuclear fuel cell that can be the main life support for these lethal bots. I don’t know if this particular cell has come from the heart of Arnie himself. But what gives me a lead for my findings is that it does show some traits by…
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Honda FCX Clarity honored as the 2009 World Green Car
The Honda FCX Clarity drives away with a green crown of 2009 World Green Car. Winning against 22 other green cars nominated from all over the world, the FCX Clarity promises zero emission drive powered by renewable fuel cells. Not compromising on style too, this green sedan from Honda wins hearts with its sleek form…
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U.S. to spy on enemies with a $400 Million Solar-Powered Spy Airship
Commercial, luxury or be it for country’s defense, air-vehicles guzzle up enormous amount of fuel while leaving behind irreversible carbon footprints. But U.S. defense department is not going to turn a blind eye to this global environmental crisis in an attempt to spy on enemies. It is reported that Pentagon is investing a whopping $400…
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BBC Top Gear drives the Honda FCX Clarity
Jeremy from the world’s most successful auto show ‘Top Gear’ test drives the Honda FCX Clarity. The fuel cell powered vehicle is not for sale yet but has been leased out to a few lucky blokes in California. [DoNoBad]
