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Fuel cells produce electric energy by a cold "combustion"; of hydrogen. Similar to batteries, they are conversion devices rather than genuine energy sources. |
Technology field: Innovative traction concepts and energy sources |
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Related projects: Energy chains of alternative fuels; Fuel Cell |
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date created: 2002-10-09 |
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