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
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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
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