Fuel Cells : Discovery News

One Battery Powers 1,400 Homes

Posted Thu Feb 9, 2012 10:48 AM ET | 0

The super-sized fuel cell is the largest of its type in the world. Read more

Cyborg Cockroach Turned into a Fuel Cell

Posted by Jesse Emspak Wed Feb 8, 2012 10:00 AM ET | 0

A cockroach's body chemistry could power tiny implants. Read more

Cyborg Cockroach Turned into a Fuel Cell

Engine Runs On Liquid Air

Posted by Nic Halverson Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:08 AM ET | 0

When injected into an engine, cryogenic air creates high-pressure gas that drives the pistons. Read more

iPhones Powered by Hydrogen Fuel Cells?

Posted by Nic Halverson Fri Dec 30, 2011 09:25 AM ET | 0

Two recently published patent applications show Apple is looking to alternative energy to charge their phones. Read more

Meet The Fuel of the Future: Bugs

Posted by Eric Niiler Thu Oct 27, 2011 04:52 PM ET | 0

Strange microorganisms that feed off ammonia or hydrogen sulfides produce fuels to run vehicles. Read more

Nissan Eyes 1.5 Million Electric Cars by 2016

Posted Mon Oct 24, 2011 01:17 PM ET | 0

The car company says it wants to be the world's largest player in zero-emission vehicles. Read more

Nanotech-Enhanced Fuel Cells to Provide Cleaner Coal

Posted by Emad Hanna Tue Jul 5, 2011 02:49 PM ET | 0

"Nano islands" keep coal fuel cells clean and functional. Read more

Nanotech-Enhanced Fuel Cells to Provide Cleaner Coal

AAA to Deploy Electric Car Chargers

Posted by Emad Hanna Fri Jul 1, 2011 12:17 AM ET | 0

AAA moves to make electric cars more 'mainstream' by providing roadside charging assistance. Read more

Live Out of Your Car in Style

Posted by Emad Hanna Thu Jun 23, 2011 12:14 PM ET | 0

Mini-home combines a 100-square-foot pod with an electric car that doubles as a living room. Read more

VW Hovercraft Bring Us One Step Closer to the Jetsons

Posted by Emad Hanna Wed Jun 15, 2011 09:08 AM ET | 0

This car can drive over rocks, sand, ice and water at speeds of up to 65 mph with no carbon emissions. Read more

VW Hovercraft Bring Us One Step Closer to the Jetsons

Project Icarus: An Interstellar Mission Timeline

Posted Mon May 9, 2011 12:08 PM ET | 0

Guest contributor Andreas Tziolas overviews a potential mission to another star. Read more

First Practical Artificial Leaf Makes Debut

Posted by Jessica Marshall Tue Mar 29, 2011 01:43 PM ET | 0

In a milestone toward sustainable energy, scientists devise a way to mimic the way leaves convert sunlight into fuel. Read more

Synthetic Gasoline For $1.50/Gallon and No Emissions

Posted by Tracy Staedter Thu Jan 27, 2011 11:24 AM ET | 0

Hydrogen encapsulated in micro-beads can be used in combustion engines and could upend fossil fuels. Read more

Cold Fusion Claims Resurface

Posted by Benjamin Radford Fri Jan 21, 2011 07:16 PM ET | 0

An Italian team of researchers claims to have discovered cold fusion. It will either change the world or be another fruitless and premature "breakthrough." Read more

Diesel: The Fuel of the Future?

Posted by Eric Bland Tue Nov 9, 2010 05:40 PM ET | 0

Once written off as being too loud or too dirty, diesel may get a new lease on life as a more environmentally friendly source of energy. Read more