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A Japanese company has invented an electric-powered and environmentally friendly car with an electric engine that runs on water.
The basic power generation mechanism of the new system is said to be similar to that of a normal fuel cell. The key to the system is its membrane electrode assembly, which contains a material that's capable of breaking down water into hydrogen and oxygen through a
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...chemical reaction.
Genepax, the Japanese company unveiled the 300W eco-friendly car with a
demonstration on 13 June 2008 in Osaka, Japan. The cost of the energy generator
(not including the car), once it gets into mass production, is said to be about
$5,000 (US). The technology is explained in this
diagram.
The big question is, what is the cost of the the metal hydride that is consumed in the process?
More info here: Tech-On Japan Wikipedia Genepax Popular Mechanics Reader Comment
More info here: Tech-On Japan Wikipedia Genepax Popular Mechanics Reader Comment
