Day: 19 March 2024

Metal vs Graphite Bipolar Plates: IDTechEx Takes a Look at This Key PEM Fuel Cells Debate

Vijay Raman

Author: Dr Conor O'Brien, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx   Bipolar plates are crucial components in proton exchange fuel cells, representing a substantial portion of the value of the fuel cell stack. IDTechEx predicts that their market value will surpass US$2.5 billion by 2034. The choice between metal and graphite materials for bipolar plates is a significant consideration, with each option having distinct advantages depending on the specific application. Whether considering compact passenger cars or heavy-duty applications, such as marine, trends are emerging for the dominant bipolar plate material in each…

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Electric vessel maker Candela closes record funding round of €24.5M

Vijay Raman

Candela, the leading maker of sustainable, electric hydrofoil vessels, today announced it has closed the largest funding round in the company's history, to expand production of its game-changing P-12 ferry. A key partner in the 24.5 million EUR round is Groupe Beneteau — the largest global boat maker.   Globally, waterborne transport emits 3% of global GHG emissions. Still, electrification has been slow to take off across leisure and commercial vessels, due to conventional ships and boats being inefficient at high speed. Candela’s innovative, computer-stabilized hydrofoil craft have disrupted the…

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Indian Air Force conducts emergency landing operation on National Highway 16

Vijay Raman

Indian Air Force fighter and transport aircraft conducted operations at an Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) airstrip on National Highway 16 near Addanki in Bapatla district. During the activation Su-30 and Hawk fighter aircraft successfully overshot, while An-32 and Dornier transport aircraft landed and later took off from the strip. The activation demonstrated a high level of coordination and interaction between civilian agencies such as National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), district administrations, state police and IAF to conduct complex multidisciplinary activities. Earlier, such activation was held on 29 December 2022. The 4.1 km…

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Ranked: The top medical tourism countries

Vijay Raman

Compare the Market Australia study reveals the international surgery hotspots Türkiye topped medical tourism interest globally out of 18 sampled countries Overseas cosmetic surgeries were most popular based on online search volume However, an Australian health insurance policy can pay a benefit towards the cost of medically necessary treatments locally A study by Compare the Market Australia has found Türkiye as the international travel hotspot for medical surgeries. The health insurance comparison experts studied the average monthly global online search volume of 18 countries for key cosmetic, organ and dental-related surgeries. The Middle…

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