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The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Group provides users with news and information on the advances in natural gas, biofuel, battery-electric, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles.

Clean Fuel Cell Energy is a source for the latest fuel cell information and laboratory needs.

CSA International, a leading provider of product testing and certification services, tests products for compliance to national and international standards, and issues certification marks for qualified products. This site provides users with daily news updates in the fuel cell industry.

The Energy Blog presents energy topics for discussion.

Fuel Cell Market is an interactive communications platform that aids the commercialization of fuel cells and sustainable energy technologies.

Fuel Cell Today is an Internet-based publication that discusses fuel cell technology with the aim of accelerating its commercialization.

Business Partners

American Electric Power, one of the largest electric utilities companies in the United States, is a member of a strategic alliance that supports President Bush’s FutureGen Initiative, which aims to create a near zero-emission power plant and hydrogen production facility.

Battelle Memorial Institute is one of the largest not-for-profit, private research and development institutions in the world, providing energy, environmental and safety consulting and technology services to governmental and industrial clients.

Dana Corporation is the leading supplier of automotive drivetrains, chassis, structural and engine technologies. Dana is committed to developing the next generation of fuel cell components, operating five facilities worldwide dedicated to fuel cell technology.

Edison Materials Technology Center serves materials and manufacturing members by facilitating the development, deployment and commercialization of materials and processing technology.

First Energy Corporation is a diversified energy company involved in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity.

HydroGen Corporation is a manufacturer of multi-megawatt fuel cell systems utilizing its proprietary 400-kilowatt phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC) technology.

Keithley Instruments Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets complex electronic instruments and systems for the purpose of high-performance production testing, process monitoring, product development and research.

NASA - Glenn Research Center develops cutting-edge technology that advances aviation and space exploration, specializes in power, propulsion, communications and microgravity science.

NexTech Materials is a leading developer and manufacture of solid oxide fuel cell and fuel processing components and materials.

Parker Hannifin Corporation is the world’s leading manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems. It is helping the fuel cell industry reach its goal of commercialization by establishing a centralized fuel cell business unit dedicated to providing engineering and manufacturing expertise to lower costs.

SOFCo-EFS Holdings Ltd. develops planar solid oxide fuel cell components for stationary and mobile power systems, as well as gaseous and liquid fuel processors that support a broad range of fuel cell applications.

Collaborators

Contained Energy develops direct carbon fuel cells (DCFC) - fuel cells that use carbon rather than hydrogen as fuel.

GrafTech International is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and providers of high quality graphite based products for customers worldwide in the fuel cell market.

Academic Institutions

Case is the founding institution and lead partner of WFCG. In addition to housing numerous fuel cell labs across campus, WFCG’s headquarters are located on Case’s new west quad.

Cleveland State University partners with Case Western Reserve to prepare research proposals related to fuel cell technology.

Cuyahoga Community College offers programs and curriculum to support workforce development for the fuel cell industry.

Ohio State University is a part of the Wright Fuel Cell Group’s multi-discipline collaboration. The university’s Center for Automotive Research (CAR) unveiled the state’s first hydrogen refueling station in May 2006.

Stark State College of Technology is home to a multi-million dollar Fuel Cell Prototyping Center where emerging fuel cell companies work on pre-commercialization prototyping, and classrooms are dedicated for fuel cell technology track programs.

University of Toledo’s Clean and Alternative Energy Center (CAEC) serves as an innovation hub and launch pad for emerging clean and alternative energy companies and as a technology commercialization center.

Publications

Alt Fuels Advisor focuses on industry news and technical developments in battery-electric, hybrid, fuel cell, natural gas, propane, hydrogen and biofuel vehicles.

Battery Power Products & Technology is a magazine dedicated to new power management products.

Biofuels Journal focuses on product and supplier news, industry events in the alternative and biodegradable fuel industry.

Chemistry of Materials covers issues relating to material sciences, providing a molecular-level perspective in the areas of chemistry, chemical engineering and material science.

Fleet & Fuels delves into issues regarding intelligence and dealmakers in the alternative fuel marketplace.

Fuel Cell Industry Report is the one source stop for news of technical and business developments in all types of fuel cells in addition to analyzing important events and developments in the industry.

Fuel Cell Magazine discusses market reports, research and development, prototypes and marketing information pertaining to the fuel cell industry.

Fuel Cell Quarterly covers a vast array of topics pertinent to fuel cell technology including industry news, technology developments, research and careers.

Fuel Cell Technology News reviews topics regarding fuel cell development and manufacturing, specifically, the major types of fuel cells, new applications in the industry, regulations, patents, public policy news and profiles of industry leaders.

Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Progress publishes worldwide news on the research, development and use of battery electric, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles.

Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Letter narrows in on the hydrogen energy field, covering issues in science, business, economics and the politics of hydrogen and fuel cells in the United States and abroad.

New Fuels & Vehicles Report is a trade publication on alternative fuel vehicles.

Renewable Fuels is a weekly publication on alternative fuels worldwide. It covers the latest business intelligence on corporate moves, refinery updates, oxygenation strategies, capital spending and strategic alliances.

Government Agencies

The Environmental Protection Agency, Alternative Fuels is the government entity created to protect human health and the environment is playing a leading role in the federal government’s growing efforts to accelerate the development of fuel cell technology by encouraging the progress in the application of fuel cells to power vehicles.

The National Energy Technology Laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy is the only U.S. national laboratory devoted to fossil energy research. The lab implements an array of energy and environmental research and development programs with returns on investments for years to come.

The National Research Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation is a Canadian applied research organization dedicated to supporting the country’s fuel cell and hydrogen industry.

The Ohio Department of Development, Fuel Cell Initiative promotes economic opportunities to improve the profits and prosperity of Ohio’s future by providing financial, informational and technical assistance to those making investments in Ohio.

The Ohio Third Frontier Project is an initiative introduced in 2002 that makes the state’s largest-ever commitment to expanding high-tech research capabilities and promoting innovation to create high-paying jobs in Ohio.

The U.S. Department of Defense’s Engineer Research and Development Center develops innovative science and technology solutions to support warfighting, infrastructure, environmental, water resources and disaster operations. The entity has been a valuable asset for evaluating and installing fuel cell power plants for stationary applications.

The U.S. Department of Energy is a government entity with the mission of advancing the national, economic and energy security of the United States by promoting scientific and technological innovation.

The U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is the lead federal agency for establishing activities in hydrogen and fuel cells research and development.

The U.S. Fuel Cell Councilis dedicated to fostering the commercialization of fuel cells in the United States, with membership comprised of the world’s leading fuel cell developers, manufactures, suppliers and customers.

Organizations

Entrepreneurs for Sustainability is a network of 2,700 leaders working to ensure the principles of sustainability are in action in northeast Ohio.

Green Energy Ohio is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting environmentally and economically sustainable energy policies and practices in Ohio

NorTech is a technology-based economic development organization that is focused on continuous improvement of Northeast Ohio’s technology environment and economy.

Ohio Fuel Cell Coalition is a collective group of industry, academic and government leaders whose goal is to strengthen Ohio’s fuel cell industry to become a global leader in technology and applications.

PolymerOhio is a networking organization committed to the growth of Ohio’s polymer industry, with a membership consisting of Ohio polymer companies, leading polymer academic institutions, economic development agencies and service providers.

Project Lead the Way Ohio encourages Ohio students to pursue a career in engineering through dynamic partnerships.

Team NEO (Northeast Ohio) is a private sector-led regional economic development organization, which was created to understand the needs of the key industries of the region and develop public-private partnerships to address problems and provide solutions.

The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency by promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection.

Studies

Stationary Fuel Cells: Future Promise, Current Hype, is a study released by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.

The 2002 Taratec’s Report, which was delivered to the Ohio Department of Development’s Technology Division, details the State of Ohio’s fuel cell capabilities.

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