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Fuel Cell Application, Codes and
Standards, and Environmental Effects
There are a host of fuel cell applications from portable devices to transporta-
tion to large-scale stationary power systems. The fuel cells are being used as
• Stationary power—for utilities, factories, emergency power for hos-
pitals, communications facilities, banks, and computer installations
• Propulsion/transportation—for cars and buses but also in boats,
trains, planes, scooters, and bicycles, as well as highway road signs
• Diverse military applications—for dismounted soldiers and auxil-
iary power for vehicles
• Domestic power supplies—for individual residences