Germany

Aussie FC Company Opens Plant in Germany

October 6th

Australian energy company Ceramic Fuel Cells Ltd (CFC) has opened its large-scale fuel cell manufacturing plant in Germany. CFC is developing solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology to provide energy efficient and low-emission electricity from natural gas and renewable fuels.

The company is currently making fuel cell "modules", which appliance companies can integrate into various products.

First Flight, Powered by Fuel Cell

July 9th

On July 7th in Hamburg Germany the first flight occurred, the first powered by a fuel cell. The Antares DLR-H2 left the ground at 1pm Germany time. She has a wingspan of 20 meters, 8 meters broader than the Wright Flyer of 1903.

Basically Antares is a standard motorized glider retro-fitted with a fuel cell drive. She has a cruising range of 750km (466miles.) Top speed is 170kph (106mph.).

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