Geoff Ballard, 75; geophysicist expanded use of fuel cells
Monday, August 11, 2008 - 02:21
in Physics & Chemistry
Geoff Ballard, the Canadian entrepreneur who transformed pollution-free fuel cells from an exotic power source used in the space program to an everyday engine used in industry, buses and, perhaps soon, in cars, died Aug. 2 at Lions Gate Hospital in Vancouver from complications of liver disease. He was 75.
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