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Water Powered Cars

Genepax Generates Electricity with Water & Air

— June 16, 2008 — Autos
Genepax Co Ltd has unveiled a new breakthrough fuel cell system “Water Energy System (WES),” that uses water as a fuel and does not emit CO2.

The system uses Genepax's membrane electrode assembly (MEA), which contains a “material capable of breaking down water into hydrogen and oxygen through a chemical reaction.”

During a press conference at the Osaka Assembly Hall on June 12, 2008, Genepax demonstrated a fuel cell stack with a rated output of 120W and a fuel cell system with a rated output of 300W. In the demonstration, Genepax powered the TV and the lighting equipment with a lead-acid battery charged by using the system.
Trend Themes
1. Water-powered Cars - Water-powered cars offer a clean and renewable source of energy to power our transportation, disrupting the traditional reliance on fossil fuels.
2. Fuel Cell Technology - Fuel cell technology, like Genepax's 'Water Energy System (WES)', uses alternative sources of energy and allows for greater innovation and sustainability in the transportation industry.
3. Renewable Energy - Developing renewable energy sources, such as Genepax's WES, opens up opportunities for a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly future across various industries.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Water-powered cars can disrupt the traditional reliance on oil and spark innovation in the automotive industry towards greater sustainability.
2. Energy - Fuel cell technology presents an opportunity for the energy industry to shift towards the use of alternative and renewable sources of energy, with potential benefits for both the environment and business profits.
3. Environmental - The adoption of renewable energy sources, such as Genepax's WES, offers disruptive innovation opportunities for various industries towards a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly future.
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