1: Basic Research to Support Automotive Industry Fuel Cell Initiatives

Compact reformer technology for using hydrocarbon fuels as hydrogen source for fuel cell auxiliary power

2: Technical Options for Advanced Synthetic And Biofuels

Diversify feedstock options (coal, hydrocarbons) for on-demand, localized production of synthetic fuels Strengthen Michigan's farm economy by demonstrating the feasibility of biomass as feedstocks for synthetic fuels and hydrogen

3: Novel Chemical Energy Conversion and Storage Concepts

Nanotubes for high-energy rechargeable batteries Opportunistic chemical energy harvesting concepts coupled with production of value added chemicals

4: Distributed Power Generation, Control, and Power Electronics

Evaluation of dual use of fuel cell vehicles for both transportation and power generation Synergy among fuel cells, energy dense storage systems, and flexible power converters Multivariable and reconfigurable dynamic energy systems