Hyundai to start hydrogen vehicle trials in Guangzhou this year (www.koreaherald.com)
Hyundai Motor Group plans to expand operations at its HTWO Guangzhou facility -- its first overseas hydrogen fuel cell system production plant -- by initiating pilot projects for commercial hydrogen fuel cell vehicles this year.
China dominates U.S. in bid for hydrogen transportation supremacy (www.autonews.com)
Following its lead in battery electrics, country seeks to dominate another aspect of new-energy frontier
Shift to hydrogen networks: EU Parliament adopts laws for new gas era (www.euractiv.com)
The European Parliament adopted a new set of laws on Thursday (11 April) to transition Europe's gas markets and infrastructure to hydrogen and pave the way for the eventual creation of an independent hydrogen grid development body.
Alpine Is Taking A Hydrogen-Combustion Sports Car To Spa-Francorchamps Next Month (www.carthrottle.com)
A track-ready version of the Alpenglow will turn three laps of the famous circuit ahead of the WEC’s 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
New spectrometer helps identify alternative catalyst materials for affordable hydrogen fuel cells (phys.org)
Fuel cells are quickly becoming a viable, clean energy alternative to commonly used fossil fuels, such as gasoline, coal, and oil. Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy resources that release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Fuel Cells - Bloom Energy to Receive up to $75 million in Federal Tax Credits for Fremont Manufacturing Plant - Hydrogen Central (hydrogen-central.com)
Bloom Energy Inc. (NYSE:BE), a leading provider of clean energy solutions, was recently awarded up to $75 million in tax credits by the Department of Energy, Department of Treasury, and the Internal Revenue Service under the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project 48C initiative.
Germany’s €2.2bn push for hydrogen and electrification in industry approved by EU (www.h2-view.com)
Germany’s €2.2bn ($2.4bn) plans to decarbonise industry with green hydrogen and electrification have been approved by the European Commission.
French Hydrogen Taxi-Rental Firm HysetCo Raises €200 Million to Expand Refueling Network (www.bloomberg.com)
HysetCo SAS, a startup that rents hydrogen-powered electric vehicles to hundreds of taxi drivers around Paris, raised nearly €200 million ($218 million) to expand its operations beyond the French capital.
Japan pushes for hydrogen trains on local lines, revamping safety rules (asia.nikkei.com)
JR East aims to commercialize hybrid version from 2030 in decarbonization effort
AVL's 150kW/liter Hydrogen ICE | Professional Motorsport World (www.pmw-magazine.com)
Hydrogen may not be flavor of the month for car makers, either in fuel cell or ICE form. Despite this, one area in which it will almost certainly play a key role in decarbonization is racing. The heat of competition is where AVL, best known for its test benches, measurement devices, simulation tools and a long history of engine...
MAN reveals an initial series of 200 hydrogen combustion-powered trucks (www.h2-view.com)
MAN Truck & Bus has launched a limited series of hydrogen combustion-powered trucks for customers in a select number of countries.
'Groundbreaking' hydrogen meals-on-wheels van tested (www.monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk)
THE world’s “first Hydrogen-powered meals-on-wheels vehicle” has been undergoing trials with Monmouthshire Council.
AtkinsRealis to Lead $3B Canada Green Hydrogen Project First Design (www.enr.com)
Quebec project is intended to produce 70,000 metric tons annually of green hydrogen to supply the province’s developing industrial decarbonization hub.
“Massive new industry:”Fortescue opens 2GW factory to build its own hydrogen electrolysers (reneweconomy.com.au)
Andrew Forrest’s iron ore and energy giant Fortescue Metals has officially opened its 2GW hydrogen electrolyser factory in Gladstone, Queensland, using in-house technology that it says heralds a massive new manufacturing industry for Australia.
Tokyo bets big on hydrogen with moves to boost commercial fuel cell vehicles (mainichi.jp)
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is doubling its budget for hydrogen-related initiatives from fiscal 2024, seeing them as key to combating climate change. While previously supporting fuel cell vehicle (FCV) purchases and the establishment of hydrogen fueling stations, the focus is shifting to promote the adoption of hydrogen...
Air Liquide’s hydrogen station is “dressed” and ready for the Paris Olympics (www.hydrogenfuelnews.com)
An official supporter of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Air Liquide has designed and installed a hydrogen station for the event. It is located in the heart of the city at Place de l’Alma, a few short steps away from the Eifel Tower.
OC Baton Rouge is paving the way for a sustainable hydrogen economy with plans to produce 10-15 tons of carbon-negative hydrogen daily by 2029.
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Bradford hydrogen energy hub plans approved (www.bbc.com)
The HyBradford facility at the former Birkshall gas storage site is expected to open in 2025.
Roll embossing: New system revolutionizes production of bipolar plates (www.fraunhofer.de)
Climate-friendly fuel cell systems, which are set to power machines such as vehicles in the future, are still rare and expensive these days. There are several reasons for this, including the complex and costly process used to produce bipolar plates — a key component in electrolyzers and fuel cells, which are needed for many...
Japan, U.S. in talks to bolster hydrogen supply chain together (asia.nikkei.com)
Joint incentives to lower costs as race for clean fuel heats up
India’s green hydrogen push presents a $125 billion investment opportunity by 2030: Avendus Capital (www.pv-magazine-india.com)
Avendus Capital’s latest report on green hydrogen estimates cumulative investments of $125 billion by 2030, across the value chain spanning electrolyzer production, renewable energy generation, and green hydrogen and green ammonia production in India.
EV maker Nikola beats first-quarter deliveries estimates for hydrogen trucks (www.reuters.com)
Nikola surpassed estimates for deliveries of its hydrogen big rigs in the first quarter, a sign it was making progress in its pivot to the technology from battery electric trucks after some missteps that battered its share price.
Japan eyes hydrogen production using next-gen nuclear reactor (asia.nikkei.com)
The Japanese government plans to start field testing clean hydrogen production using nuclear power as soon as 2028, Nikkei has learned, with the move following a successful safety test of a next-generation reactor last week.
Honeywell wins contract to develop hydrogen fuel cell power system for U.S Army soldiers (www.ajot.com)
System to accommodate a soldier’s on-the-move power needs