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Technologies that use solar energy to produce hydrogen gas.

A rare earth material used in hydrogen fuel cells to facilitate energy conversion. Platinum is expensive, difficult to procure and refine, and its extraction and refinement process produces waste that can poison water supplies.

Electrochemical devices that convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity to power electric motors in aircraft.

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A market research and consulting project funded by the DOE to identify cost-effective and efficient means of hydrogen fuel production, with a focus on renewable energy sources such as solar energy.

A new hydrogen-powered vehicle from Toyota, powered by a single hydrogen fuel cell designed by the company. It is slated for a limited release in 2015.

A production fuel cell vehicle launched by Toyota, designed as the world's first production fuel cell vehicle from the ground up. The vehicle produces no harmful emissions and is considered one of the most efficient and cleanest vehicles currently available.

Vehicles developed by Mercedes-Benz that utilize hydrogen fuel cells for power. Initial plans for mass production by 2015 were delayed.

A pioneering fuel cell vehicle (FCV) from Toyota, mentioned as part of Japan's leadership in hydrogen transport.

Prototype hydrogen fuel cell vehicle concept developed by Toyota.