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Lead-acid battery
Traditional battery technology previously used in golf carts at the University of the Western Cape, now being replaced by fuel cell systems.
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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology
A technology that combines hydrogen and oxygen in a clean, electrochemical process to generate power, releasing only water vapor as a byproduct.
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Lithium-ion battery
A hybrid lithium-ion battery buffer is used to smooth power fluctuations and handle peak loads in conjunction with the hydrogen fuel cell.
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Often mentioned with · Locations

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Often mentioned with · Projects

Fuel Cell Golf Cart Project
A research initiative to develop and test a hydrogen fuel cell system installed in a golf cart at the University of the Western Cape, evaluating fuel cells as a viable alternative to battery-powered campus transportation.
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Often mentioned with · Facilities

University of Buffalo
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Often mentioned with · Products

Domestically-Produced Hydrogen Fuel Cell
The first hydrogen fuel cell comprised entirely of domestic South African components, announced by HySA in October 2012, representing a major milestone in the country's fuel cell industry development.
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Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Golf Cart
A golf cart equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell energy system, developed as a demonstration of fuel cell viability for clean campus transportation. The system has proven to be an adequate replacement for lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries.
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Often mentioned with · People

Bruno Pollet
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Often mentioned with · Research studies

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Development and Testing for Campus Transportation
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Fuel cells find progress in South Africa
The South African government has been investing heavily in hydrogen fuel cell and catalyst manufacture, recognizing the country's abundant platinum reserves as an opportunity for a domestic fuel cell industry.

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