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New nanoscale engineering breakthrough points to hydrogen-powered vehicles

03-05-2007 · EurekAlert!

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory have developed an advanced concept in nanoscale catalyst engineering -- a combination of experiments and simulations that will bring polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells for hydrogen-powered vehicles closer to massive commercialization.

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