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14 Feb 2003

President Bush Views Methanol Fuel Cell Technology

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The Methanol Institute
The Methanol Institute comments on US President George W. Bush's proposed fuel cell initiative.

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"Today (Feb 6th 2003), President Bush got a first-hand experience using methanol as a hydrogen carrier, placing a call back to the White House using a phone powered by MTI MicroFuel Cells latest direct methanol fuel cell system prototype," stated Methanol Institute President and CEO John Lynn. "Fuel cells run on hydrogen, and liquid methanol offers a convenient and safe way to carry hydrogen in a cartridge for your cell-phone or in the fuel tank of your car. IdaTech is already taking orders for its fuel processor, and for field trials of its fuel cell system, and MTI MicroFuel Cells plans to commercialize its direct methanol micro- fuel cells systems starting in 2004. By using methanol as a hydrogen carrier fuel, we don’t have to wait decades for fuel cell technology to succeed in the marketplace."

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