XFUEL Corp. (La Jolla, CA) announced that it is now producing prototypes of its aluminum-alloy-air fuel cell modules for various consumer products. According to the company, the modules will be longer lasting than any existing battery and much less in cost. XFUEL will commence commercial production of the modules in September 2002.
The new aluminum-alloy-air fuel cell modules feature a high energy density of 350Wh/Kg in weight and 350Wh/l in volume; a high current density of 0.1A per square centimeter; a peak current density of 0.3A per square centimeter; and major cost advantages in terms of cost per kilowatt-hour. The XFUEL module produces trace amounts of hydrogen, does not require expensive precious metals as a catalyst, lasts over 40,000 hours of continuous usage, is PH neutral and 100 percent non-toxic, and can be easily and safely produced on-site by mixing XFUEL’s proprietary electrolyte additive with water to reduce the weight and transportation costs.
The company claims that the fuel cell modules feature major advantages over other fuel cell technologies, including a lower capital cost for power generation, more efficient and stable electrochemistry, a near-constant voltage in closed circuits during current increases, a near-room-operating temperature during short circuit when the peak current reaches 0.3A/sq-cm, and a power unit that stops in open circuit.
For more information, contact Steve Banyan at (858) 456-4501.
