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ITM Power plc, a U.K. company, has introduced a hydrogen
home refueling electrolyser that promises to produce enough hydrogen overnight to take a duel fuel
Ford Focus 25 miles. Eight years in development, the electrolyser uses a
polymer membrane (also known as PEM which stands for both Polymer Electrolyte Membrane or Photon Exchange Membrane) intsead the more expensive platinum-plated membrane. Electrolysers and fuel cells traditionaly employ a platinum-plated membranes which are considered a cost impediment to wide adoption of hydrogen powered vehicles.
Company CEO Jim Healthcote said that the system has moved out "research and feasibility" so the company can begin ta...
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