Energy Visions Inc. (EVI, Toronto, Canada) announced that it has begun development of its proprietary, flowing electrolyte, direct-methanol fuel cell (FE-DMFC) stack. Working with Hibar Systems Inc., EVI has now commenced engineering refinement of its fuel cell stack design for its prototype hybrid FE-DMFC/rechargeable battery portable power supply.
Hibar, a leader in battery manufacturing equipment, precision metering pumps, and process and dispensing systems, will produce stack component prototypes for EVI. The National Research Council Canada has awarded EVI a grant through its Industrial Research Assistance Program for approximately CDN$160,000 in partial support of the project.
