What is the expected life of a Gore MEA?
Field trials have resulted in lifetimes of more than 10,000 hours, but the life of any MEA depends on system design and operation. In automotive applications, for example, 5,000 hours is the equivalent of more than 100,000 miles; in a residential application, 5,000 hours is less than one year. Gore’s goal for the stationary markets is 40,000 hours with products currently in development.