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WashU fuel cell breakthrough targets data centers that keep draining the grid
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a new catalyst for low-temperature fuel cells that significantly improves durability and performance, potentially enabling data centers to generate their own electricity from hydrogen. The breakthrough involves a novel carbon nanostructure that allows platinum-cobalt nanoparticles to remain stable and highly ordered at high temperatures, retaining 85% of their performance after extensive testing. While still in the laboratory phase, this development could reduce the strain on the energy grid caused by increasing data center electricity consumption.
Toyota's still trying to make hydrogen fuel cells happen
Toyota is partnering with Daimler and Volvo by joining their joint venture, cellcentric, to develop and produce fuel cell units. This collaboration aims to create leading fuel cell systems for heavy commercial vehicles, despite a broader industry trend away from hydrogen fuel cell technology. Toyota President and CEO Koji Sato expressed gratitude for the opportunity to contribute to a hydrogen society.