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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These chemistries all enable technologies, such as semiconductor chips, defense systems, more sustainable and higher performing batteries, aviation components, advanced electronics, fuel cells and more.
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Freudenberg e-Power Systems designs, develops, and manufactures power cells, battery, and fuel cell systems for buses, trucks, maritime, and off-road applications, according to the company website.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Some companies, like Joby, are exploring hydrogen fuel cells as an alternative.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
The company’s solid oxide fuel cells are a mature technology that have been developed over two decades.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Freudenberg e-Power Systems designs, develops, and manufactures power cells, battery, and fuel cell systems for buses, trucks, maritime, and off-road applications, according to the company website.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Some companies, like Joby, are exploring hydrogen fuel cells as an alternative.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
The company’s solid oxide fuel cells are a mature technology that have been developed over two decades.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Fuel cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuel%20cell. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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