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Fuel Cell Powered automoblie

            
            
             No single renewable energy product can immediately replace oil, but a combination of hydrogen, wind and agricultural by-products may be able to cut U.S. dependence on one of the nation's most-coveted resources in the next 10 to 20 years. We will eventually deplete are supply of fossil fuels and must start taking steps now to become less dependent. Here in the U.S. new technologies are being introduced to perhaps make a dent in the 20 million barrels of crude oil used a day, most of which is used in transportation. Fuel cell technologies using hydrogen may be the "oil" of the future. Toyota Corp. has began a limited release of it's "Highlander" model in a fuel cell version. The hydrogen fuel cell has advantages over the internal combustion engine. Advantages of fuel cells include their ability to generate power more efficiently than internal combustion engines and other conventional power sources, while producing essentially no pollutants; there only waste is water. Fuel cells don't make noise, have no moving parts. Unlike Automobiles that run on batteries fuel cells are almost endlessly rechargeable and offer more power which is a distinct advantage over electric cars such as GMC's EV1.
             Disadvantages.
             There are currently a few disadvantages of the hydrogen fuel cell automobile. Thy hydrogen based fuel cell cars today are extremely expensive to produce. Not only are the fuel cells themselves expensive, but the hydrogen that powers them is still expensive to produce. Not as much horse power can be obtained from the fuel cell than with the internal combustion engine.
             Alternatives .
             The internal combustion is dirty and inefficient and the hydrogen fuel cell is not the only alternative. Right now the emphasis seems to be to produce more efficient gasoline engines. The most practical alternative seems to be the hybrid gasoline electric vehicle. In a since it offers the best of both worlds, with the gasoline engine for power when needed, and the electric engine to aid in remaining at constant speeds.


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1. Fuel Cells

Focus What is the best method for storing hydrogen as a fuel for electric fuel cell engines in automobiles? ... Another possibility for a power source is solar power, unfortunately though, there are several problems. ... Fuel cell engines are able to produce energy which would in turn be able to power automobiles. ... How does a fuel cell work? ... Since fuel cells are powered by hydrogen, the problem lies in finding a method to store the hydrogen which allows it to be used as it is needed. ...

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2. Fuel Cells

Environmentally friendly fuel cell properties could eliminate consumer contempt for power generation close to their houses and businesses. ... Auto manufacturers have already sunk billions of dollars into trying to make vehicles powered by fuel cells feasible. ... Capital costs present the biggest challenge for fuel cells, especially when compared to other power generating technologies such as reciprocating engines and gas turbines. ... What about hydrogen-powered fuel cells vehicle? ... The Alternative fuels promotion Act, a companion to a similar bill introduced earlier in the senate, would ...

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3. Fuel Cell Technology

Other sources of power, such as nuclear, steam, battery, and solar, were too dangerous, large, bulky to set up, expensive, and inefficient so NASA decided fuel cells were the answer. ... There are already hundreds of hospital who rely on it for power as well as many automobile companies who are creating prototype vehicles run primarily on fuel cells. ... For example, an Alkaline Fuel Cell was used on the Apollo aircraft for powering small devices and creating drinking water. ... Countries like Japan have already implemented Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells showing it is an effective way to make...

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4. Hydrogen Fuel Cells

I believe hydrogen fuel cell powered cars will take over the automobile market for several reasons. ... Second, power, hydrogen fuel cells provide more than enough power to drive any type of automobile. ... Hydrogen fuel cells are the answer. ... Hydrogen is an unlimited resource for power if used in fuel cells. Research Methodology My research will be focusing on why hydrogen fuel cells power cars will out last hybrid and modern gas powered cars. ...

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5. Hydrogen Fuel Cells: The Future of Automotive

NASA decided to use fuel cells as a power source in American spacecraft. ... Purpose/Audience This informative paper about the use of hydrogen fuel cells in automobiles will examine a few of the advantages and problems of hydrogen fuel cells. ... COLLECTED DATA Advantages The latest advancements in automotive technology all seem to be focused on hydrogen fuel cells as a power source instead of the conventional internal combustion engine. ... Infrastructure Fuel cells are just not cost effective (Iovine, 2001). ... As of today, hydrogen fuel cells cannot deliver enough power to even b...

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6. Future of Fuel Cell Powered Cars

Fuel cell powered vehicles may be one strong contender. ... Fuel cells have supplied electricity to several space missions over the past 40 years (Fuel Cell Today). ... Most automakers don't plan on putting fuel cell-powered cars on the sales floor for at least 10 years. ... Toyota's managing director, Hiroyuki Watanabe, sets his sights on 2010 for the mass market commercialization of fuel cell-powered cars ("Running on Vapor"). Even though fuel cell powered cars have yet to be seen on the streets, they are in the works. ...

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7. Fuel Cells

Serious interest in the fuel cell as a practical generator did not begin until the 1960's, when the U.S. space program chose fuel cells over riskier nuclear power and more expensive solar energy. ... The fuel cell will most likely compete with many other types of energy conversion devices, including the gas turbine in power plants, the gasoline engine, and the battery. ... A fuel cell provides a DC voltage that can be used to power motors, lights or any number of electrical appliances. ... Some types of fuel cells show promise for use in power generation plants. ... A fuel cell has fou...

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8. Fuel Cells

There are different types of fuel cells. ... Some fuel cells will be used to power cars, houses, and other smaller energy consuming things. Other fuel cells will be used to provide energy at power plants. Fuel cells generate electricity through chemical reaction. ... The future of fuel cells looks promising. ...

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9. Hydrogen as a Possible Fuel Source

Authors René Zimmer and Welke Jörg conducted a study on the perspective of hydrogen fuel by Germans since they are know as the flagship country for engineers. 80% of those who were surveyed have positive perspectives for hydrogen fuel cell energy. ... Along with being the first for producing a hydrogen fuel cell car, Honda also is the first to construct a hydrogen refueling station. ... The information presented here is worthy of consideration by those interested in hydrogen-powered vehicles. ... Air quality in the United States may drastically be improved if the cars on United ...

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