Viaspace Inc (VSPC.OB), a leading technology company, discussed the benefits relating to the recent US Department of Transportation approval for Methanol Fuel Cells and Cartridge use on airplanes earlier today.
This decision would allow for any airplane passengers to be granted the ability to carry micro fuel cells and methanol fuel cell cartridges without reservation on their flight. Passengers would be able to power their notebook computers and other electronic devices for an extended period of time through the use of such devices. A strain for traveler is short electronic battery life, and this measure effectively counteracts such an unwanted facet of travel.
The proposed rules, already passed by one body of legislation, were made available in the Federal Register on September 20, 2007. This rule, once finalized, would make US transport regulations consistent with global regulations adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization.
The CEO of Viaspace stated “This is a major step toward commercialization of micro fuel cells, and will help the entire fuel cell industry move forward. Fuel cells are important part of global alternative energy and green energy strategies,” reports VIASPACE CEO Dr. Carl Kukkonen. “Our subsidiary company Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Corporation produces fuel cartridges for micro fuel cells. These disposable methanol fuel cartridges provide the liquid energy source which the fuel cell converts into electricity to power a notebook computer or mobile phone”
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