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Data Centers Will Eat 12% of US Electricity by 2030. This Platinum Fuel Cell Fix May Help

Researchers may have figured out how to help hydrogen fuel cells become a more practical energy source for data centers and other energy-intensive technologies.

Data Centers Will Eat 12% of US Electricity by 2030. This Platinum Fuel Cell Fix May Help

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