Difference between revisions of "Green transporation mediums"
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'Ballard Power systems'<br> | |||
Manufactures and researches fuel cell batteries and technology. Has a portfolio of products ranging from UPS (uninterupted power supply) modules, industrial motors to fuel cell powered automobiles and buses. | Manufactures and researches fuel cell batteries and technology. Has a portfolio of products ranging from UPS (uninterupted power supply) modules, industrial motors to fuel cell powered automobiles and buses. | ||
Revision as of 12:38, 18 March 2006
Description:
Hybrid fuel / electric cars have been around for a few years now. They are more expensive to purchase and maintain when compared to the standard petrol engine vehicles. Withing the last 5 years,however, we have seen a move towards more enviromentally friendly solutions for our transporation needs. These include hydrogen fuel cells, solar energy, biofuels and more traditionally bicycles.
Enablers:
o Kyoto Protocol
o Geo political events
o Hydrogen fuel cells
'Ballard Power systems'
Manufactures and researches fuel cell batteries and technology. Has a portfolio of products ranging from UPS (uninterupted power supply) modules, industrial motors to fuel cell powered automobiles and buses.
http://www.ballard.com/be_a_customer/transportation/fuel_cell_modules
Solar energy
Biofuels
Hybrid