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The facts about Fuel Cells


Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe.
Above - Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe.

This Fact Sheet will address the following issues – the main differences between a fuel cell and solar cell; the basic components of a fuel cell; the different kinds of fuel cell systems; the history and development of this technology; current uses and applications; the advantages and disadvantages of fuel cells; their use in Australia; and Perth’s hydrogen buses.

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  The basic fuel cell.
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Fuel Cells
What is a
fuel cell?
 
The basic
fuel cell
 
What are the different types
of fuel cells?
 
The history and development
of fuel cells
 
How are fuel cells used today?  
What are the advantages of
fuel cells?
 
What are the disadvantages of Fuel cells?  
Fuel cells in Australia  
Perth's hydrogen buses  
Conclusion  
useful References  
 

 

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