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Dana adds Japanese team for FCV R&D US autoparts manufacturer Dana Corporation is to start developing fuel cell vehicle technologies in Japan, according to a report in the Nihon Keizai Shimbun. The company will set up a special team at its development facility in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture by the end of 2003, to jointly develop automotive components for FCVs with Toyota and Honda.
Dana plans to expand its research team from an initial 15 staff for what will be the company's fourth global development facility for fuel cell technology. Engineers at its three existing Fuel Cell Support Centers in the US, Germany and Canada are working on more than 50 fuel cell projects with residential, commercial and automotive partners.
In Tennessee technology is being developed for composite bipolar plates molded to net shape, manifolds and integrated seals. German engineers are developing metal bipolar plates with special coatings, high-temperature flow field channels, high-temperature seals and heat shields. In Ontario engineers are developing thermal management for fuel processors, water condensers, pre-heaters and complete cooling modules with integral fans and motors. The Japanese team will develop parts for stacks or power generation components, hydrogen supply equipment and electric drivetrain components.
The California Fuel Cell Partnership in Sacramento has started to gather information from those interested in helping to test and operate fuel cell electric vehicles and related infrastructure in real-world conditions, via a new web-based questionnaire. Information is sought on fleet use, typical routes, experience, on-site support facilities and funding resources.
The questionnaire allows managers of public or private-sector vehicle fleets to submit information and express interest in serving as an FCV fleet demonstration site. CaFCP's automotive members, which have already begun introducing limited numbers of vehicles into real day-to-day applications, may use the data as a source of potential fleet participants.
Automakers will select sites based on specific criteria and expectations, including experience with alternative fuels, community commitment, and willingness to dedicate resources.
To access the questionnaire, go to: www.fuelcellpartnership.
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