SymPowerco Corp. announced its intention to pursue specific alternative power supply markets with what it describes as its unique Flowing Electrolyte Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (FEDMFC). These markets include small vehicle hybrid power systems, industrial power supplies and consumer products.
SymPowerco believes that the entry to market of 50 to 500W FEDMFC in hybrid power systems with service runs of greater than 2000 hours would be disruptive to current portable and mobile power supply markets. It is stated that the FEDMFC could allow small electric vehicles to operate, for the first time, with convenience and economics comparable to vehicles powered by internal combustion engines, but in a far more environmentally benign manner.
SymPowerco believes that its FEDMFC offers the potential for significant advantages in cost, efficiency, durability and consumer friendliness compared to standard PEM-type Direct Methanol Fuel Cells.