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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Michelin now even makes coated fabrics and films, such as materials for inflatable boats and hydrogen fuel cell membranes (in partnership with Symbio, which is the fuel cell supplier for the Extreme H racing series).
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James Morris, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Hyundai has emerged as North America's leading supplier of hydrogen fuel cell trucks, maintaining momentum despite setbacks faced by competitors such as Hyzon and Nikola.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The single-aisle plane now has four engines, rather than six, each powered by their own fuel cell stack.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
By avoiding combustion entirely, these fuel cells allow ammonia’s nitrogen content to remain in its inert form, eliminating a key health risk.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Mar. 2025
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James Morris, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Hyundai has emerged as North America's leading supplier of hydrogen fuel cell trucks, maintaining momentum despite setbacks faced by competitors such as Hyzon and Nikola.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The single-aisle plane now has four engines, rather than six, each powered by their own fuel cell stack.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
By avoiding combustion entirely, these fuel cells allow ammonia’s nitrogen content to remain in its inert form, eliminating a key health risk.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Fuel cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuel%20cell. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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