Historians can be relied on to give some perspective and objectivity to a subject, and that's exactly what C Co ol ll le ec ct ti in ng g t th he e H Hi is st to or ry y o of f F Fu ue el l C Ce el ll ls s does. Part of the Electricity and Modern Physics Collection at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History, this on-line presentation gives a clear picture of the development of fuel cell technology. With engaging writing, unfortunately so rare on the net, there is a 'general overview of fuel cells for casual visitors', and a summary of fuel cell developments over the past 150 years. There are also introductions to the main types of fuel cells, and a brief look to the future. The Smithsonian seeks historical materials relating to fuel cells and hopes to gather information from people in the field.
F Fu ue el l C Ce el ll ls s 2 20 00 00 0, a Breakthrough Technologies Institute (BTI) project, is one of the most complete sites available for fuel cell information. BTI is a nonprofit organization that promotes the development and commercialization of energy technologies and processes. The site holds latest news, press releases, and industry reports alongside teaching material, conference details, a booklist, and a careers center. A Fuel Cells Directory and links to various institutions allow contacts to be made with others in the field.