fuel cell
noun
: a device that continuously changes the chemical energy of a fuel (such as hydrogen) and an oxidant directly into electrical energy
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The program includes collaboration with Aeronamic, fuel cell supplier EH Group, and Senior Aerospace.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Because of its redundant fuel cell configuration, the six 400-kW cells powering the turbofan motors are claimed to have a system resilience that rivals that of conventional engines.
—David Szondy
march 26, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
Contigo, the world’s first 164-footer equipped with methanol fuel cells, has just listed for charter with Cecil Wright for $355,000 per week.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
One lantern likely became caught in a tree, dropping its burning fuel cell and igniting the fire.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Because of its redundant fuel cell configuration, the six 400-kW cells powering the turbofan motors are claimed to have a system resilience that rivals that of conventional engines.
—David Szondy
march 26, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
Contigo, the world’s first 164-footer equipped with methanol fuel cells, has just listed for charter with Cecil Wright for $355,000 per week.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
One lantern likely became caught in a tree, dropping its burning fuel cell and igniting the fire.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Fuel cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuel%20cell. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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