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TECHNOLOGY | 09.05.2023

The fuel cell is catching up

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Compared with hydrogen-powered vehicles, electric cars are considered the more energy-efficient option. That could soon change, however, as a Japanese invention is helping hydrogen technology catch up as a vehicle powertrain.

The reason is a fuel cell developed by a research team at Nagoya University. Its electrolyte membrane is six times as conductive as that of previous polymer electrolyte membrane (PEMEL) fuel cells. According to the online magazine Basic Thinking, the invention will make hydrogen-powered vehicles more efficient as well as safer and more durable.

In Japan, fuel-cell vehicles are far more popular than in Europe, where they remain a niche. The Japanese researchers’ invention could change that, making hydrogen-powered fuel-cell vehicles a more attractive alternative to internal combustion engines in Europe as well.

In any case, a great deal of research is being conducted in the field of hydrogen technology. Hydrogen vehicles require valuable metals such as iridium, platinum, and rare earths. We enable private buyers to invest in the latter, including tax-free purchases and tax-free gains after a holding period of one year.

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