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Fuel cell wheelchair.


Suzuki, a leading maker of powered wheelchairs, is assessing demand for a methanol reformer A methanol refomer is a device used in chemical engineering, especially in the area of fuel cell technology, which can produce pure hydrogen gas and carbon dioxide by reacting a methanol and water (steam) mixture.

 fuel cell-powered electric wheelchair called "MIO (Modular I/O) A hardware interface for HP printers that is primarily used to plug in an internal print server and network adapter. MIO has been superseded by EIO. See EIO. ." With a 4-liter tank good for approximately 25 miles, LCD fuel level and power source display, large-capacity Lithium-ion battery Lithium-ion batteries (sometimes abbreviated Li-ion batteries) are a type of rechargeable battery commonly used in consumer electronics. They are currently one of the most popular types of battery for portable electronics, with one of the best energy-to-weight ratios, no , and easy refill capability, the MIO should allay user fears of being stranded. The blue rubber tires may not make it to production.

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Title Annotation:OBJECTS OF INTEREST
Publication:Automotive Design & Production
Date:Dec 1, 2006
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