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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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On the capital expenditure side, AC Transit is investing in both battery electric buses and hydrogen fuel cell buses.
—Marc Joffe, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Other stocks that could gain an edge from a Harris presidency include fellow electric vehicle charging station operator ChargePoint and hydrogen fuel cell developer Plug Power , JPMorgan argued.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
Hydrogen fuel cells provide a reliable and clean power source for both backup and primary operations, significantly reducing dependence on traditional fossil fuels.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
According to Hyundai's estimates, the Initium can drive more than 400 miles (650km) on a single refuel — about 30 miles further than its production Nexo fuel cell SUV.
—Umar Shakir, The Verge, 1 Nov. 2024
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First Known Use
1922, in the meaning defined above
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“Fuel cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuel%20cell. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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fuel cell
noun
: a device that continuously changes the chemical energy of a fuel (as hydrogen) into electrical energy
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