Markets: Other

Recreational Markets

In the recreation industry the gasoline powered portable generator is used in motor homes, travel trailers and boats. These generators are noisy, polluting and create objectionable noise. A viable DMFC would easily displace this market.

Military Power Supplies

The US Military has been testing various hybrid power systems. The military requires systems that have low noise and heat signatures and that can be used in the field as power supplies and as battery recharging systems. It is expected that fuel cells will satisfy these rigorous requirements. SymPowerco has already established the required connections to actively pursue these opportunities.

Tractor Trailer Trucks

The Canadian and US governments are both interested in DMFC power supplies for long-haul tractor/trailers. To allow time for drivers to rest, these trucks are forced by regulations to park for several hours. During this time the tractors' diesel engines are often running, wasting millions of gallons of diesel fuel per year. The DMFC may eventually be required by regulation so that the tractor cabs and trailers retain power for lights, heat, air conditioning and refrigeration without requiring the engine to be running. It has been indicated that the governments may be willing to provide development funding for this purpose.

SymPowerco’s research indicates that the markets for its FE DMFC power systems are extensive and will include markets for power supplies from 50 to several thousand Watts.