Researchers Make More Affordable Fuel Cell
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A team of researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a new fuel cell that reportedly lasts 10 times longer than any other current technology.\\xa0
The researchers believe that this advancement, coupled with mass production, could finally make the fuel cell economically viable and provide a suitable replacement to traditional gas-powered engines.
According to the researchers, the cost would be comparable or even cheaper than gasoline engines.
The fuel cell is promising, but based on the test vehicle design, let's hope they just stay focused on fuel cell technology and don't try to move into automotive design. Let's leave that to the Lazzarini's in this world.
These fuel cells are designed to be more durable by delivering a constant amount of electricity as opposed to other designs that provide fluctuating energy.
Fuel cells produce electricity from the chemical reaction when hydrogen and oxygen are combined to make water. By providing a constant amount of energy, the cell design can be simpler and thus, cheaper.
Next, the researchers will work on the problem that has plagued the industry for years: getting people to use them.
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