Development of a National Center for Hydrogen Technology

Jay C. Almlie ; Bruce Wood ; Rich Schlupp

关键词: COMMERCIALIZATION;    FUEL CELLS;    HYDROGEN;    HYDROGEN FUELS;    MARKET;    NORTH AMERICA;    SAFETY;   

DOI  :  10.2172/920026
RP-ID  :  None
PID  :  OSTI ID: 920026
Others  :  TRN: US200825%%409

美国|英语

来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

In November 2005, the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC), ePowerSynergies, Inc. (ePSI), and Resurfice Corporation teamed to develop, produce, and demonstrate the world's first and only fuel cell-powered ice resurfacer. The goals of this project were: {sm_bullet} To educate the public on the readiness, practicality, and safety of fuel cells powered by hydrogen fuel and {sm_bullet} To establish a commercialization pathway in an early-adopter, niche market. The vehicle was developed and produced in a short 3-month span. The vehicle made its world debut at U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan's (D-ND) 2005 Hydrogen Energy Action Summit. Subsequently, the vehicle toured North America appearing at numerous public events and conferences, receiving much attention from international media outlets.