. . . The Quantum Aggressor runs on compressed hydrogen utilizing Quantum's proprietary Type IV impact resistant carbon fiber storage tanks. A 10 kW fuel cell is coupled with an energy storage module in a parallel hybrid configuration, which provides power on demand to a high-torque electric motor driving the rear-wheels . . .
Quantum
Project Title: Demonstration of PEM Fuel Cell Systems. System includes fuel cell stack, fuel processor and inverter.
Plug Power



"Fuel Cell Energy Inc. has developed a hybrid concept combining the Direct FuelCell (DFC®) and an unfired gas turbine. This hybrid system uses a network of heat exchangers to transfer waste heat from the DFC system to the turbine, which converts a portion of the waste heat to mechanical energy and then electricity. The system adds 10 to 15 percentage points to the efficiency of the DFC. For large systems in the long term, unsurpassed net electric efficiency of close to 80% is possible. "
FuelCell Energy



"Fuel Cell Hybrid Commercial Work Vehicle Technology Demonstrator" - Hydrogenics fuel cells provide motive power and 20 kW electrical service.
Hydrogenics/
John Deere  


Independence 1000™ 1kW PEM Fuel Cell
ReliOn


". . . If a SOFC is pressurized, an increased voltage results, thus leading to improved performance. For example, operation at 3 atmospheres increases the power output by ~10%. However, this improved performance alone may not justify the expense of pressurization, but what may is the ability to integrate the SOFC with a gas turbine, which needs a hot pressurized gas flow to operate. Since the SOFC stack operates at 1000°C it produces a high temperature exhaust gas. If operated at an elevated pressure, the exhaust becomes a hot pressurized gas flow that can be used to drive a turbine. If a SOFC is pressurized and integrated with a gas turbine, the pressurized air needed by the SOFC can be provided by the gas turbine's compressor, the SOFC can act as the system combustor, and the exhaust from the SOFC can drive the compressor and a separate generator. This yields a dry (no steam) hybrid-cycle power system that promotes unprecedented electrical generation efficiency."
Siemens



"The modular system of a complete HotModule only consists of three components, into which are integrated all functions of the system."
MTU CFC
Solutions



component companies
  A-Z | By Type of Fuel Cell | By Application | Integrated Systems | Priced Products
 Integrated Systems
Cellex Power Products, Inc. "a Canadian company based in Vancouver, B.C. focused on the development and commercialization of fuel cell power product solutions for Industrial Vehicles."
> 3/15/07 Acquired by Plug Power
Enova Systems 7/24/03 Enova Systems Selected to Develop and Integrate Fuel Cell Bus for U.S. Air Force
> OTCBB:ENVA
Flexiva
Germany 		> FC Accu Charger Indoor PEM-20W | $3,395.00
> FC Accu Charger Outdoor PEM
General Hydrogen "General Hydrogen is field-testing complete hydrogen fuel cell solutions for electrically powered industrial vehicles."
> Geoffrey Ballard, Chair
> 5/7/07 Plug Power Announces Acquisition of General Hydrogen
havePOWER, LLC "the nation’s preeminent hydrogen fuel cell systems design, integration and installation company for critical telecommunications infrastructure"
Hydrogenics "Hydrogenics’ system integration know-how is a key enabling competency that we pass along to our clients and partners."
4/2003 Report on Fuel Cell "Expo" at the Pentagon Photos and discussion of "Fuel Cell Hybrid Commercial Work Vehicle Technology Demonstrator" built by Hydrogenics and John Deere
IdaTech
Bend, Oregon

"develops and manufactures . . . PEM fuel cell solutions for telecommuni-cation, commercial and industrial backup power from 1 to 15 kW. IdaTech's technologies provide solutions for a wide range of applications from portable to off grid power"
> Products
> formerly Northwest Power System, formerly largely owned by IdaCorp
> 7/06 IdaTech, LLC Acquired by UK-Based Investec Group
> 8/6/07 IdaTech raises £12.7m ahead of AIM float
> Current ownership | London (AIM):IDA |

ISE Research "support to vehicle OEMs and fleet operators to design and integrate electric, hybrid-electric, and fuel cell-based drive systems into prototypes and demonstration fleets"
Jadoo Power Systems

"Initial efforts concentrated on delivering a product to the professional video camera market. Soon thereafter, Jadoo expanded its system architecture for use in a variety of other markets, including emergency response, law enforcement, and the military."
> "Proton Exchange Membrane-based fuel cell"
> 100 watt, 2200 watt-hour portable system: $9,999.00
MTU CFC Solutions
GmbH 		"the subsidiary of MTU Friedrichshafen that develops and manufactures stationary fuel cells for generating power and heat. . . MTU and Fuel Cell Energy Inc. (FCE, Nasdaq NM: FCEL) are partners to a cross-licensing and cross-selling agreement. MTU Friedrichshafen has been a shareholder in FCE since 1989."
Nu Element, Inc. Fuel Cell System Integration
Plug Power "Producing electrical power for a working application requires more than just the fuel cell stack. A fuel cell system may include fuel processing, thermal management, power conditioning, electric grid connection and energy storage modules. The power conditioning system provides regulated DC or AC power appropriate for the application. The successful integration of an entire fuel cell system is critical to achieve optimal performance."
> NSDQ:PLUG |
Quantum Technologies 10/25/04 Quantum Ships First Fuel Cell Vehicle to U.S. Army "The “Quantum AMVTM” (Alternative Mobility Vehicle), nicknamed the “Aggressor,” is a fuel cell vehicle designed and manufactured by Quantum at its California operations for the U.S. Army under contract with the NAC."
> NASDAQ:QTWW |
ReGenTech
Scotland		 "We interpret your needs, offering the best available fuel cell system solution. We design, build, install and service ReGenTech systems and 3rd party systems; install and commission hydrogen production and storage."
8/15/07 ReGenTech Acquires the assets of siGEN Ltd
ReliOn "ReliOn's patented Modular Cartridge Technology® allows maintenance to be performed by replacing cartridges in minutes using no tools and without an interruption of power."
> formerly Avista Labs |
Siemens SOFC / Gas Turbine Hybrid
Voller Energy "environmentally friendly alternative to lithium batteries and gasoline electric generators" (UK)
> "a highly sophisticated software based microprocessor controller that continually monitors the fuel cell stack output and adjusts air pumps, water pumps, several temperature sensors, gas sensors, air flow fans and current limits in the power conversion electronics in order to maintain optimum output from the fuel cell PEM stack." (see this PDF)
> London Stock Exchange (AIM):VLR
 
     
 

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