This 16th international meeting continues the Knowledge Foundation’s event series on the advancement of fuel cell technology. This symposium targets end-users, developers and manufacturers of fuel cell devices across fuel types, system architectures,
and power ranges. This year's event focuses on fuel cell systems development for automotive, consumer and stationary applications and will focus on the technical advancements, strategies for commercialization and regulatory updates from the government,
academic and industry stakeholders. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear the latest developments from these key players within the industry on how they are achieving success.
Final Agenda
Thursday, March 24
7:30 am Symposium* Registration and Morning Coffee
8:00 Organizer’s Opening Remarks
Craig Wohlers, Executive Director, Conferences, Cambridge Enertech
8:05 Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
Allison Fisher, Ph.D., Visiting Professor, University of Central Florida
8:10 Featured Presentation: Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy - The Future is Now
Morry Markowitz, President, Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association
An overview of the growing impact the fuel cell and hydrogen industry is making on the stationary power, transportation, material handling and other major industry sectors.
8:40 Novel Anion Exchange Membranes for Hydrogen and Hydrazine Alkaline Fuel Cells
Kenji Miyatake, Ph.D., Professor, Clean Energy Research Center, University of Yamanashi, Japan
Molecular design, synthesis, and characterization of novel anion exchange membranes composed of perfluoroalkyl chains and phenylene rings with ammonium groups will be reported. The membranes exhibit high hydroxide ion conductivity and function well in
alkaline fuel cells.
9:10 Advances in MEA Development: Automotive Application, Low PGM, Durability, Materials by Design Approach
Madeleine Odgaard, CEO, IRD Fuel Cells, LLC, Denmark
The prime focus of the work presented is development of high-performing MEAs aimed for automotive applications through materials R&D and process optimization. The aim is to fulfill OEM requirements with respect to cost, performance and durability.
Development of low-PGM-loading electrodes with catalysts based on stable support materials is addressed in the work.
9:40 Coffee Break with Poster Viewing
10:10 High Energy Density Solutions for Energy Generation, Hydrogen Generation, and Energy Storage
Chris D’Couto, Ph.D., President and CEO, Neah Power
Neah will discuss the porous silicon architecture that it uses for its non-air fuel cell and how it is leveraging that to create a manufacturable, high energy density lithium battery. Neah will also discuss the recently released Formic acid reformer technology
that has demonstrated one of the highest energy density for hydrogen generation from a safe, liquid source.
10:40 An Appreciation of Solid Hydrogen Storage and Release
Allison Fisher, Ph.D., Visiting Professor, University of Central Florida
An overview of solid hydrogen fuel cartridges will be presented with emphasis on the areas where chemistry plays a significant role. The journey will begin with the fuel and focus on active R&D efforts to understand and optimize solid hydrogen material
properties for safe storage and dehydrogenation when fuel is needed. A non-proprietary description of current and future solutions for these balance of plant components will also be presented.
11:10 Sponsored Presentation (Opportunity Available)
11:40 Enjoy Lunch on Your Own
1:20 pm Chairperson’s Remarks
Andrew Burke, Ph.D., Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California, Davis
1:25 Development of Heavy Duty Fuel Cell Modules for Mass Transport Applications
Mauricio Blanco, Ph.D., Research Engineer, Strategic Technology Planner, Ballard Power Systems
Ballard has seen an increase in market demand and customer engagement for fuel cell buses in China, the USA and Europe. Ballard’s high performance FCvelocity®-HD modules have demonstrated exceptional reliability while clocking millions of kilometers
on the road, principally in bus fleets. This talk will describe Ballard’s development and collaborative research activities to support the durability of heavy duty fuel cell systems.
1:55 Natural Gas as a Bridge to Hydrogen Fuel Cell Light-Duty Vehicles
Andrew Burke, Ph.D., Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California, Davis
In this paper, detailed comparisons are made between various types of light-duty vehicles fueled with natural gas and hydrogen. Detailed computer simulations of the vehicles are presented for several driving cycles and the energy (MJ) and volume (L) of
fuel required to meet the 400 mile range target for each vehicle using natural gas and hydrogen are compared.
2:25 Fuel Cells for Unmanned Systems Propulsion
Paul Osenar, President, Protonex Technology Corporation
Protonex has worked extensively in the development of high performance power systems based on its groundbreaking fuel cell technology for a variety of unmanned platforms including numerous demonstrations for UAV, UGV and UUV systems. This presentation
will highlight the advances that Protonex has made in its fuel cell based power systems for unmanned systems.
2:55 Refreshment Break with Poster Viewing
3:30 Methanol Vapor Fuel Cell for Optimum Light Weight Power
Walt Robb, Ph.D., CEO, MeOH Power
When light weight is desired, a fuel cell that needs only 0.8 gram per watt hour, and uses a very safe fuel, is very hard to beat. Reducing the weight of the fuel cell is important, and not requiring a pumped loop for Carbon Dioxide extraction is huge
advantage.
4:00 Fuel Cell and Battery Hybrid for Energy Storage - Battery for Rapid Response and Fuel Cells for Range Extension for Storage
Pinakin Patel, Director, Research & Special Systems, FuelCell Energy, Inc.
The high efficiency and fuel flexibility of SOFC technology also makes it attractive for select portable power applications. This presentation will focus on advances in hybrid battery and fuel cells for energy storage.
4:30 Fuel Cells for Industrial Vehicles
Gus Block, Director, Nuvera Fuel Cells
In December 2014, Nuvera Fuel Cells, Inc., manufacturer of fuel cell systems and hydrogen generation and refueling equipment, was acquired by the operating company of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (NYSE: HY). Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, a leading
lift truck manufacturer, has begun rapid development of Nuvera’s fuel cell technology across large parts of the Hyster® and Yale® product lines. This presentation will describe Hyster-Yale and Nuvera’s progress in the commercialization
of motive power products for industrial trucks.
5:00 Close of Symposium & Close of International Battery Seminar & Exhibit