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A small startup is tackling AI's massive energy problem with ceramic fuel cells that skip combustion entirely. Petra Power's technology could help data centers and military vehicles run cleaner and cheaper.
Israel just put its first hydrogen-powered bus on the road, marking a clean transportation milestone for the country. The bus refuels in under five minutes and emits only water.
UT San Antonio researchers used a shock-freezing technique to create fuel cells that work at lower temperatures, making clean energy more practical and affordable. The breakthrough could finally bring pollution-free fuel cells into everyday use.
Japan just switched on its largest pure hydrogen fuel cell power plant, marking a major step forward in clean energy technology. The 500 kW facility can supply a third of a nearby manufacturing plant's electricity while operating at 95% efficiency.
A Prairie View A&M researcher just secured nearly $600,000 to solve one of clean energy's trickiest problems: making tiny carbon materials precise enough to power tomorrow's green technology. The breakthrough could help fuel cells and carbon capture work better than ever.
Researchers combined artificial intelligence with lab experiments to discover a new fuel cell catalyst that outperforms current technology and exceeds 2025 clean energy targets. The breakthrough could make hydrogen fuel cells cheaper and more efficient for vehicles and power systems.
A new fuel cell platform can now power data centers and factories without burning fossil fuels, running on hydrogen or biofuels with 75% efficiency. The technology works like a battery that never needs charging, converting fuel directly into electricity without harmful emissions.
University of Utah researchers discovered fuel cells can now clean themselves using steam, solving a major problem that has held back clean energy technology. The breakthrough could make pollution-free power generation work with everyday fuels.
Australian researchers just solved a major problem holding back batteries and fuel cells. Their new technique makes critical membranes twice as strong without sacrificing performance.
Japanese tech giant Panasonic just launched a smart fuel cell system that turns natural gas into electricity and hot water right in your home, working alongside solar panels to slash energy bills. The breakthrough device can power itself during outages and helps stabilize the electrical grid during peak demand.
Scientists in Japan have cracked a 30-year challenge in clean energy, creating a ceramic material that efficiently converts hydrogen to electricity at temperatures far lower than ever achieved. This breakthrough could make hydrogen fuel cells practical for everyday use, bringing carbon-free energy closer to reality.
Scientists in Sweden have created a hydrogen safety sensor that actually works better in humid conditions, solving a major problem that has held back clean energy expansion. The breakthrough could make hydrogen fuel cells and green steel production much safer.