Fuel Cell Industry Report Review, 2008

Publication Date	January 2009
Publisher	BCC Research
Product Type	Report
Pages	239
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	BCC00301

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Summary

The Fuel Cell Industry Report Review, 2008 provides a comprehensive summary of all major news and other events that affected the global fuel cell industry in 2008. Included is coverage of:

Technology advances
Key mergers and acquisitions
Business alliances and partnerships
Research and development
Government funding
New products and their effect on industry advancement
Current and pending legislation that will affect the industry
Key industry events

The goal of BCC Research in compiling and publishing the Fuel Cell Industry Report Review, 2008 is to provide key players with all important 2008 news and an analysis of how the industry will be affected in one publication.

We hope you will find this Review valuable, and we look forward to another year of serving our customers' technology market research needs.

Content

Overview
- Background for Energy Alternatives
Overview Figure Uses of Energy for 2007
- - State of The Fuel Cell Industry: 2008
Chapter One: Stationary
- Hydrogen Powered Vending Machine
- Samsung Everland Installs Utc Power Fuel Cell Systems
- Telecom Backup Power in India
- Fuel Cell at Pepperidge Farm Bakery
- Environmentally Friendly Cabin for Construction Sector
- Efoy Pro Series for off-Grid Industrial Applications
- Hybrid Fuel Cell Energy System
- Distribution Agreement with Zest Energy for Zbb Energy
- Demo of Telecom Fuel Cells in Rural India
- Sofc Contract for Nanodynamics Energy
- Fuel Cell for A Hunting Cabin
- Fuel Cell for Traffic Systems
- Electrolyzer for Remote Community Energy
  - Renewable Hydrogen Research and Demonstration Centre
- Further Commercialization of Residential Fuel Cell Systems
Chapter Two: Components and Materials
- Interconnector for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
- Fuel Cell Failure Modes
  - High Temperature Pem Research
- on-Vehicle Hydrogen Fuel System for Lift Truck Application
- Compositional Images of Fuel-Cell Nanoparticles
- Fuel Cell System Simulation Solution
- Catalyst Visualization Could Improve Fuel Cell Performance
- Seal of Approval for Proton Motor Module
- Networks of Nanoparticles Causing Alloy Corrosion24
- Fumes-to-Fuel Technology Ramps up for Operation
- 3D Images of Fuel Cells
- Monash University Design Based on Gortex
- Developing A Ceramic High-Temperature Fuel Cell
- Bipolar Plates That Are Easily Machined
- High Performance Base Metal Cathode Fuel Cell Catalyst
- Nano-Engineering Improves Performance
- Fuel Cell Test Stations
- Nanomaterial Has Advanced Applications
  - Fuel Cells for World Trade Center Site
- Acumentrics Receives Doe Development Contract
- Utilities Commission Increases Clean Energy Incentive
- More Cooperation for Heliocentris and Ballard Power
- Agreement for Ballard and Idatech
- Fuel Cell Assembly Process Automated
- Long Hours of Operation for Fuel Cell
- Nano Dynamics Advances Agenda
- Sofc Fuel Cell Power Plant Using Landfill Gas
- Ansaldo Fuel Cells and Enel to Build Fuel Cell Plant
- Connecticut Projects Using Fuelcell Energy Power Plants
- Fuel Cell Material with "colossal Ionic Conductivity"
- Materials Handling Market for Humidifiers
- Products for High Purity Advanced Ceramic Powders
- Formic Acid Fuel Cell Cartridges Ordered
- Plug Power and Ballard Extend Supply Agreement
- Nanotube Network Ultramicroelectrodes
- Methanol Fuel Cell Efficiency and Manufacturability
- Liquid Flow Microsensors
- Mit Material for Fuel Cells Increases Power Output
- Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Optimization Approaches
- Nextech Receives Ohio Third Frontier Grants
- Nanophase Nickel-Zirconium Alloys
- Carbon Fiber-Elastomer Composite Bipolar Plate
- Improved Performance Using Platinum Nanocubes
- Stabilized Enzyme Biofuel Cell Prototype
- Catalyst for Oxygen-Reduction Reactions
- Agreement for Titanium Dioxide -Based Nanowires
- Fuel Cells Operating at Low Humidity and Theoretically at Higher Temperatures
- Dmfc Designs and Commercialization Properties
- Light Weight High Performance Litecell
- Bipolar Plates for Rapid Fuel Cell Prototyping
- Microbial Fuel Cells
- Clean Wastewater and Produce Electricity
- Electricity from Waste
  - Proprietary Fuel Mix for Hydrogen Generation
- Polymer Might Increase Fuel Cell Efficiency
Chapter Three: Transportation
- Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicle Ready for Leasing
  - Airplane Flies Exclusively with Fuel Cell Power
- Locomotive Fuel Cell R&d
- Doe Funding Hydrogen Vehicle Development
- Development of Fuel Cell for Spanish Submarine
- New York's First Hydrogen Station
- Tognum Fuel Cell Set for Supply Ship Testing
- Honda Debuts Fcx Clarity Vehicle
- Ford Fuel Cell Fleet Exceeds
- Nissan Doubles Power Density of Stack
- Zemships (Zero Emission Ships) Begin Operation
- Auxiliary Power Unit for Truck Cab and Sleeper
- Green Delivery Fleet for Postal Service
- Reductions in Weight, Cost and Logistics
- Efoy for Motor Homes
- Breakthrough Dmfc Technology
- Manned Flight of Fuel Cell Powered Light Aircraft
- Ultra-Long-Endurance Aircraft Technology
- Leisure, Military, and Transportation Dmfc Progress88
- Low Carbon Vehicle Program
- Power Packs for Material Handling Equipment
- Honda's Fuel Cell Vehicle Dealership Network
- Business Plan and Customer Selection Process
  - Procurement of Power Systems for Public Buses
- University of Glamorgan Rolls out Welsh Tribrid
- Fuel Cell Education
- Dmfc for Materials Handling Vehicles
- Analysis Quantifies Value of Vehicles
- Development of Electric Hybrid Motorcycle
- Hyundai Debuts I-Blue Fuel Cell Concept
- Fuel Cell Modules for Shuttle Buses
- Auxiliary Fuel Cell Power for Aircraft
- Fuel Cell Hybrid Powertrain Configurations
- Helping with New Cafe Fuel Economy Standards
- Membrane Structure Progress
- Pathways Possible with Plug-in Hybrids
Chapter Four: Hydrogen Generation and Storage
- New Class of Materials
- Key Patent Issued to Caltech
- Unconventional Metal Hydrides in Oxygen Reduction Reactions
- Hydrogen-Absorbing Metal Alloy
- Viable Energy from Sewage
- Hydrogen from Contaminant in Unrefined Oil
- Hydrogen from Contaminant in Unrefined Oil
- Wirebonding for Current Collection in Fuel Cells
- The Impact of Increased Use of Hydrogen on Petroleum Consumption and Carbon Dioxide Emissions
  - Bacteria with Rare Chromosome Important for Fuel Production
  - Bacteria Provide Clean Energy
  - Hydrogen from Contaminant in Unrefined Oil
    - Hydrogen from Contaminant in Unrefined Oil
  - Carbon Aerogel Hydrogen Generation
  - Trulite Plans Pilot Hydrogen Fuel Cell Manufacturing Facility
  - Hydrogen through High-Temperature Electrolysis
  - Properties of Hydrogen Storage Materials
  - Better Way to Make Hydrogen from Biofuels
  - Thermotogale Bacteria for Hydrogen Generation
  - Hydrogen without The Carbon Footprint
  - Release of Hydrogen in Magnesium Nanoparticles
  - Fueling Station in Los Angeles
  - Regulated Emissions and Energy Use in Transportation
  - Hydrogen via Biomass
  - Cellulosic Route to Hydrogen
  - Unique Porous Wall Hollow Glass Microspheres
  - Lighter and More Compact Hydrogen Storage Tanks
  - Nanoparticle Catalyst for Fuel Cell Vehicles
  - Approaches to Improved Hydrogen Storage Material
- Nanomaterials for Iron-Vanadium Hydrogen Storage
  - C60 Hydrogen Storage Advances
  - Algae Route to Hydrogen Production
  - Photosynthesis? for More Efficient Hydrogen Production
  - Quantum Teams with Boeing for Hydrogen Storage Technologies
  - Logistics Fuel Steam Reformer
  - Nano-Enabled Electrodes Increase Efficiency
  - Quantumsphere Acquires Energetics
  - Unexpected Chemical Behavior on Titanium Dioxide Surface
  - Neah Power Moves to Larger Silicon Electrodes
  - Aluminum-Rich Alloy Produces Hydrogen on- Demand
  - Solar Cell Splits Water to Produce Hydrogen
  - Solar Power Route to Hydrogen Fuel Cell
  - Record-Breaking Fuel Cell Hydrogen Storage Materials
  - Hydrogen Sensors with Potential Fuel Cell Application
  - Unexpected Fuel Cell Catalyst Activity
Chapter Five: Military
- Critical "silent Camp" Operations
  - Dod Wearable Power Competition
  - Portable Soldier Communications Power
  - Tactical Fuel Cell Generator
  - Power to Pacific Missile Range Facility
  - Air Force Orders Fuel Cells
  - Biofuel Cell Uses Enzyme-Based Electrodes
- Protonex Partners on Power System
  - Program for Development of Sofc Power Systems
  - Advanced Unmanned Ground Vehicle Power Sources
  - Water-Neutral Fuel Reformer Wins Doe Funding
  - Cerdec and Darpa Contract to Ultracell
  - Light Infantry and Special Operation Applications
  - First Portable Power System for U S. Army
  - Puma Flight Using Fuel Cell Battery Hybrid System
  - Propulsion System for Unmanned Undersea Vehicles
  - Tactical Fuel Cell Generator
  - Portable Fuel Cell System Uses Jp-8 Jet Fuel
Chapter Six: Portable
- Reliable High Volume Process for Packaging
  - Notebook Computer Fuel Cell Power Supply
  - Polyfuel Reports Fuel Cell Advances
  - Notebook Fuel Cell Power Supply Milestones
  - Fuel Cell Cartridge Business
  - Disposable Cartridge Strategy
  - Optimization of The Mobion Technology Platform
  - Highest Power Density for Dmfc
  - Akermin Prototype Biocathode
  - Mobion Prototype for GPS
  - Doe Authorizes Additional $500,000
  - Army Gets Portable Power Manager System
  - Emergency Lighting and Portable Device Recharging
  - Portable Fuel Cell Prototype for Digital Cameras
- "water-Activated" Portable Power Products
  - Detailed Plans for Hydropak Portable Product188
Chapter Seven: Industry News
- Ballard and Idatech Sign Supply Agreement
- Eden Energy Ltd. Forms Eden Hydrogen Inc
- Mantra Venture Acquires Carbon Dioxide Reduction Process
- Federal Investment Tax Credit Extension for Fuel Cell Energy Power Plants Passes
  - Proton Energy Systems Receives Army Fuel Cell Contract
  - Hydra Fuel Cell Gets First Patent
  - Bridge Financing
  - Fq1 2008 Operational Highlights
  - Ecotality Year-End Results
  - General Automotive Venture Develops Technology
  - High-Temperature Sealing System for Oxygen Sensor
  - Intelligent Energy Funding
  - Morphic Technologies Receives Prototype Order for Plates
  - Metal Hydrides in Oxygen Reduction Reactions
  - Hydrogenics to Streamline Operations
  - Japanese Fuel Cell Restructuring Underway
  - Ceramic Fuel Cell Ltd. Chairman Alerts Stockholders
  - Smart Fuel Cell Opens U S. Office
  - Plug Power Forms Global Partnership with Rittal
  - Ballard Power Systems Reorganizes
  - Ballard Sells Auto Fuel Cell Operations
  - Power Air Updates Zinc Air Fuel Cell Strategy
  - Discussions with Potential Strategic Partners
  - Plug Power Makes Sale to T-Mobile Connecticut209
  - Viaspace Signs Distribution Deals and Product Delivery
  - Trulite Plans to Develop Hydrogen Manufacturing Facility
  - Terminus Energy Completes Agreement
  - Maxwell Tech and Plug Power in Fuel Cell Deal212
  - Ricardo Expands with New Facilities in China
  - Hyundai Fuel Cell Technology Completes U S Test
  - Ceramic Fuel Cells Business Update
  - Geoff Ballard Passes Away at Age 76
  - Web Site to Aid Permitting of Hydrogen Projects
  - Funds for Scheelite Technologies Fuel Cell R&d
  - Carbon Nanospheres Catalyst for Fuel Cells
  - National Governors Association's Energy Initiatives
  - Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund
  - U S. Fuel Cell Council Completes Fuel Cell Industry Survey
  - Carbon Composite Hydrogen Storage for Suzuki Motor
  - German Universities Develop Lightweight Fuel Cells
  - Ballard Signs with Daimler for Hamburg Fuel Cell Buses
  - Assessment to Shorten Path to Commercialization
  - Expanding Business Relationship
  - Liquidation of Millennium Cell
  - Vision for Fuel Cells Report
  - Sorbent Captures Sulfur and Fuel Cell System Market
  - Zemship Ready for Shakedown Cruise
  - American Hydrogen Not in Default
  - Heliocentris Given Worldwide Service Contract
  - Trulite Files with Sec to Cease to Be A Reporting Company
  - Ronn Motor Outlines Hydrogen Car Approach
  - Jm Capital and Tekion Relationship
  - Fuels That Are Approved for Aircraft Passenger Cabins
  - Flowing Electrolyte Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Program
  - Collaboration on Fuel Cell Hybrid Systems
  - Fuelcell Energy Gets Orders for Delivery in 2009
  - Highlights of Ballard Power Systems 2008 Fq1 Results
  - Fuel Cells for Clean Bc Hydro Supplemental Power
  - Progress on Freedomcar and Fuel Partnership
  - Motor for Use in Fuel Cell Powered Switch Locomotive
  - Contract to Conduct Fuel Cell Vehicle Research
  - Air Products? South Carolina Demonstration Project
  - Zbb Energy Announces Contract Project at Beijing Olympics
  - Ener1 Now Debt Free
  - Quintessence Holdings and Terminus Energy Intent
  - Thompson Hine Fuel Cell Patent Website
  - China's Automotive Research Institute
  - Mems Mass Flow Sensor for Fuel Cells
  - Mti Micro Expands Business Development Efforts in Japan
  - Zinc Energy Storage Systems Named
  - Jet Dispensing of Catalyst Ink on Fuel Cell Membranes
  - Supply Agreement for Hybrid Vehicle Integration
  - Doe Makes Expectations for Progress by 2015
  - Japanese Fuel Cell Restructuring Underway
  - Hydrogen Bus Fleet for London
  - Enhanced Efficiency Test Data
  - Experimental Home Energy Station Iv
  - Toyota Fuel Cell Hev Averages above 300 Miles per Tank
  - Morphic Will Acquire Arcotronics Fuel Cells
  - Utc Power Acquires Dome-Tech Group
  - Ammonia as Possible Hydrogen Source
  - Umass Amherst Gets Fuel Cell Research Center242
List of Tables
- Table 1 Toyota Fchv-Adv Properties
- Table 2 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Comparison
- Table 3 Impact of Hydrogen-Powered Fcvs on Petroleum Use and Co2 Emissions
List of Figures
- Figure 1 Jofemar Vision Multiseller H2 Vending Machine
- Figure 2 Bac2 Bipolar Plates
- Figure 3 Nano-Scale Honeycomb Structure
- Figure 4 Platinum Nanocubes
- Figure 5 Hpi Controlled Release Unit
- Figure 6 Fuel Cell Provides Onboard Power for Supply Ship Viking Energy
- Figure 7 Fcx Clarity Honda V Flow Fuel Cell Stack
- Figure 8 Nissan next Generation Fuel Cell Stack
- Figure 9 Fuel Cell Ship Alsterwasser
- Figure 10 Fuel Cell Small Plane
- Figure 11 Sfc Efoy Units
- Figure 12 Alternate Power Source Fuel Cell (Fc-250)
- Figure 13 University of Glamorgan Tribrid
- Figure 14 Ponaganset Fuel Cell Vehicle
- Figure 15 Greenhouse Gas Emissions for The Four Scenarios
- Figure 16 Hybrid Powertrain Structure
- Figure 17 Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Petroleum Use, 1970-2050
- Figure 18 High-Temperature Electrolysis Setup
- Figure 19 Showing off Typical Batch of Srnl Microspherers
- Figure 20 Metal Organic Frameworks -74 Hydrogen Storage Structure
- Figure 21 5-Kilowatt Pnnl-Developed Fuel Processor
- Figure 22 Smart Fuel Cell Powered Light Evs and Powered Scooter