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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Nikola eventually began producing trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells and sold 200 in the first nine months of last year.
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Neal E. Boudette, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Plug Power – The developer of hydrogen fuel cell systems rose about 6% in Monday’s premarket trading, adding on to its Friday rally of 13%.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
The vessel’s state-of-the-art design includes next-generation wastewater treatment technology; solid oxide fuel cells that ultimately make the ship more efficient; and propellers designed to reduce underwater noise for marine wildlife.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 26 Dec. 2024
Another notable project is the Sierra Nevada Brewery, where fermentation gas powers the fuel cell, while exhaust heat warms the mash.
—David Blekhman, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Neal E. Boudette, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Plug Power – The developer of hydrogen fuel cell systems rose about 6% in Monday’s premarket trading, adding on to its Friday rally of 13%.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
The vessel’s state-of-the-art design includes next-generation wastewater treatment technology; solid oxide fuel cells that ultimately make the ship more efficient; and propellers designed to reduce underwater noise for marine wildlife.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 26 Dec. 2024
Another notable project is the Sierra Nevada Brewery, where fermentation gas powers the fuel cell, while exhaust heat warms the mash.
—David Blekhman, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Fuel cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuel%20cell. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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