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S. Africa to invest $49M in fuel cells, hydrogen

September 24, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Government says research could create more manufacturing based on the country’s metal resources. Full Story »

Japanese tout low-temp fuel cell

September 12, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Researchers say polymer membrane could mean lower cost, size and starting temperature for several fuel-cell technologies. Full Story »

Maxwell Tech, Plug Power in fuel cell deal

September 3, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Plug Power will use Maxwell's ultracapacitors in its line of GenDrive fuel cells for electric lift trucks. Full Story »

Proton Motor debuts first fuel cell passenger ship

August 29, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Hybrid system powers 100-passenger ferry with gel batteries and hydrogen fuel cells. Full Story »

USDA hands out $35M for cleantech projects

August 28, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The cash will be used for renewable energy systems or to improve energy efficiency in farm and business operations. Full Story »

Plug Power tests fuel cells in India

August 21, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Tata and Hindustan Petroleum help test Plug Power's fuel cell as a primary power source for cell phone towers. Full Story »

Funds flow to smart grids, carbon capture

August 21, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Trilliant and EnOcean pull in funding for energy metering, Blue Source forms a carbon capture venture, and we spot 20 other deals over the past week. Full Story »

New catalyst converts hydrogen from biofuels

August 20, 2008 - by Lee Bruno - A new, cheaper catalyst could offer an edge over traditional materials, including transportation advantages. Full Story »

Hydrogen vehicle research pulls in $15.3M

August 15, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The U.S. Department of Energy is funding 10 hydrogen storage research and development projects. Full Story »

Takeovers, buyouts and bankruptcy

July 24, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The battle continues in the garbage business, a solar firm goes on the block, Chapter 11 looms for a fuel cell company, and more, with a total of 25 deals spotted over the past week. Full Story »
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