An introduction to Fuel Cells Technology

1. Fuel Cells Ankit Saxena

5. FC is an electrochemical device in which the energy of fuel and oxidant continuously supplied to electrodes is directly converted into electricity without low-efficient combustion process. As there is no heat/power conversion in these devices, their energy efficiency is much higher than that of traditional power units, and can reach 90%. Fuel Cells Vs Conventional Power Sources

8. What does that mean? Water waste Electricity Supply of Hydrogen

9. A Timeline: Fuel Cell Implementation 1993: Ballard Power Systems launches first proof-of-concept hydrogen fuel cell bus, Vancouver 1996: Daimler Benz and Toyota are first major companies to unveil prototype fuel cell-powered passenger cars 2000: Ballard Power Systems unveils world’s first production- ready fuel cell for automotive use 2001: Honda opens the first hydrogen production and fueling station in Torrance, CA 2004: The World’s first fuel cell-powered submarine undergoes deep-water trials MTI Micro Fuel Cells introduces a proof-of-concept fuel cell that runs handheld devices 1993: Ballard Power Systems launches first proof-of-concept hydrogen fuel cell bus in Vancouver 1970: Karl Kordesch builds the first practical fuel cell car 1965: NASA uses alkaline fuel cell in Apollo space missions Late 1950’s: Allis-Chambers Manufacturing Co. demonstrates 20 hp fuel cell-powered tractor 1839: Sir William Grove invents the first fuel cell

17. Honda FCX Operates between -20  C and 95  C. Honda has also built a hydrogen production and filling station prototype .

18. Ford FCV Driving range 100 miles. H 2 Fuel Cell

19. Ford H2RV H 2 Internal Combustion Engine hybrid with electric motor. Driving Range 125 miles.