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Austria Promotes H2 and Fuel Cell Use

Austria Promotes H2 and Fuel Cell Use

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Pilsbach, © RAG / steve.haider.com

Like Germany, Austria offers government funding and many public-private demonstration projects in support of the introduction of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. Where potential applications are concerned, the country’s focus is on transportation, albeit interest in energy supply seems to be on the rise (more…)

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Magna Goes Fuel Cell

Magna Goes Fuel Cell

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Electric van with fuel cell range extender, © Magna

The idea to use fuel cells as range extenders for electric cars is gaining in popularity. Now, Magna International presented its own approach during the 37th International Motor Symposium in Vienna, Austria, at the end of April. As a base component, the Austrian automotive supplier uses a medium-size van, which can go 90 kilometers (56 miles) on electricity alone. But when the battery charge drops below a certain threshold, the fuel cell is turned on to regenerate the power storage (more…)

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