Honda today began operation of a stationary fuel cell power station on its corporate campus in Torrance, Calif., marking the company's first step toward future commercialization of zero-emission backup power generation. The initiative leverages Honda's hydrogen fuel cell technology expertise and contributes to the company's global goal to achieve carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities by 2050. Watch a video of Honda's stationary FC power station at https://honda.us/StationaryFuelCell.
Honda’s Zero Emission Stationary Fuel Cell Provides Back Up Power to a Data Center
Publish Date: 3/3/2023
Bipartisan Southeastern senators push for hydrogen hub
Publish Date: 3/2/2023
State OKs $2M for GM, Honda fuel cell operation
Publish Date: 2/28/2023
General Motors Co. and Honda Motor Co. are moving forward with their joint-venture fuel cell operation slated for Brownstown Township, six years after the companies first announced their plans to create an industry-first fuel cell manufacturing operation in Michigan.
On Tuesday, the Michigan Economic Development Corp.’s Michigan Strategic Fund board awarded a $2 million state grant for the $48.9 million project that could create up to 70 total new jobs. The MSF board in 2017 approved a $2 million grant but the companies weren’t able to meet certain timing requirements to receive it, according to the MEDC.
HYZON ANNOUNCES COLLABORATION WITH HYLIION
Publish Date: 3/2/2023
SEPTA to Spend $17M on Electric Fuel Cell Buses
Publish Date: 2/28/2023
“Over the last two decades, SEPTA has led the transit industry in transitioning to hybrid buses, and that has resulted in a fleet that is cleaner and more efficient to operate,” said SEPTA Board Chairman Pasquale Deon, in a statement. “With this pilot program for fuel cell electric buses, we will similarly be on the cutting edge of zero-emission technology.”
The new vehicles are expected to be put into use in the city by the summer of 2024.
Transatlantic policymakers give hydrogen a clear mandate: Scale now
Publish Date: 3/1/2023
The sweet spot for developing US green hydrogen production to export to Europe will be in the next five years, argues clean energy think tank RMI.
Utah creates advisory council to guide lawmakers in hydrogen-related decision making
Publish Date: 2/23/2023
Does the Green Hydrogen Economy Have a Water Problem?
Publish Date: 8/17/2021
These numbers suggest that water supply will not be the limitation for electrolyzers, and we should instead continue to focus on technological improvements for the energy efficiency of electrolyzers, which is currently the limiting factor and has the potential for significant advancements. While the concern about the “water problem” is much more prevalent in the journalistic community than among scientists, journalism can have a significant influence on the acceptance of hydrogen as a growing market. It is therefore essential that we rigorously characterize the true water requirement of electrolysis technology, without the influence of water needs for the current non-renewable infrastructure, to get a clear idea of the impact hydrogen can have on a renewable energy future.
A Gold Mine of Clean Energy May Be Hiding Under Our Feet
Publish Date: 2/27/2023
U.S., Ukraine collaborating on pilot using Small Nuclear to generate Carbon-Free H2 and Ammonia
Publish Date: 11/14/2022
The Ukraine Clean Fuels from SMRs pilot project will provide a demonstration of carbon-free power generation in that war torn, energy-strapped nation. The planned commercial-scale production of hydrogen and ammonia would be the first of its kind
Daimler Truck is one of the Hydrogen Council's 13 founding members. Here, Martin Daum, CEO, answers our questions.
Publish Date: 2/24/2023
We as Daimler Truck strive to lead sustainable transportation with a clear commitment to two drive technologies: battery-electric and hydrogen-powered trucks and buses. As a result, we invest in hydrogen technology on a grand scale.
By 2026, cellcentric, our joint venture with Volvo Group, will put in operation one of Europe’s largest production facilities for fuel cells. Moreover, in the second half of this decade, our Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck will hit the road, undergoing rigorous testing already.
Panasonic to sell pure hydrogen fuel cell generators in China; Company hopes to tap global demand for zero-emission energy in offices, factories
Publish Date: 2/26/2023
700 hydrogen-powered buses in Incheon by end of 2024
Publish Date: 2/22/2023
Airgas to Pilot Hyzon Motors Zero-Emissions Heavy Duty Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks
Publish Date: 2/24/2023
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, has signed an agreement with Hyzon Motors, a global supplier of zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cell powered commercial vehicles, to pilot two heavy duty hydrogen fuel cell trucks, including one 100 kW fuel cell truck and the first Hyzon 200 kW hydrogen fuel cell powered truck to be tested commercially.
These two trucks will be the first heavy duty hydrogen fuel cell powered trucks within the Air Liquide Group globally and are slated to be tested in various cylinder delivery routes in the Los Angeles, California area.
Tracking the hydrogen market: from policy to project pipeline: A slowdown in the hydrogen project pipeline at the end of 2022 was counterbalanced by record electrolyser manufacturing announcements
Publish Date: 2/23/2023
Loop Energy Partners with Canadian Power Solutions Provider to Develop Zero-Emission Gensets
Publish Date: 2/23/2023
Ronn Motor Group Has Finalized the Feasibility and Engineering of New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Class 3-6 Delivery Platform Design
Publish Date: 2/23/2023
The RONN truck line will include cab-over, box delivery, cutaway delivery, walk-through parcel delivery, and drop roof walk-through parcel delivery trucks. RONN Motor Group anticipates delivering proto-types Q4 2023 and showcasing the vehicles to US fleets Q2 of 2024.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Funding for Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Corridors, Expansion of EV Charging in Underserved Communities
Publish Date: 2/15/2023
The selected projects include:
- CALSTART: East Coast Commercial ZEV Corridor. This project will launch an intensive strategic planning effort to spur the deployment of commercial medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure through the development of an East Coast Commercial ZEV Corridor along the I-95 freight corridor from Georgia to New Jersey.
- Cummins Inc.: MD-HD ZEV Infrastructure Planning with Focus on I-80 Midwest Corridor. This project will develop an extensive two-phase MD-HD EV Charging and H2 Fueling Plan for the Midwest I-80 corridor serving Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio, to support 30% of the MD-HD fleet using ZEV technologies by 2035.
- GTI Energy: Houston to Los Angeles (H2LA)–I-10 Hydrogen Corridor Project. This project will develop a flexible and scalable blueprint plan for an investment-ready hydrogen fueling and heavy-duty freight truck network from Houston to LA (H2LA) along I-10, including the Texas Triangle region, and in the process develop methodology for future corridor plans across the country.
DOE: Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs Notifications
Publish Date: 2/23/2023
Hydrogen is having a moment; Clean hydrogen technologies are required to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
Publish Date: 2/23/2023
...the DOE encouraged 33 teams to flesh out their plans and formally move forward in vying for government support. It’s likely that others will decide to move forward with their plans, too, even if they aren’t selected to receive some slice of the $7B in public funding available to support these projects. Pre-applicants requested over $60B from the DOE; if all of these projects were to materialize, they would bring over $150 billion in private capital to the task of building regional clean hydrogen hubs.
$20 million in Hydrogen Funding Awarded by the Hydrogen Centre of Excellence
Publish Date: 2/23/2023
One of the successful projects is the proposed Bremner 100 per cent Hydrogen Community in Strathcona County, Alberta. Together, ATCO and Qualico are studying the logistics, technology requirements and other considerations involved in safely and affordably developing 100 per cent pure hydrogen communities – an important step towards eliminating carbon emissions that are produced when we heat our homes and use hot water. Findings will demonstrate feasibility and contribute to designing this unique community. A future home to 85,000 residents and to commercial and industrial businesses, Bremner will be Sherwood Park’s newest community, a Canadian first, and globally, the largest scale project of its kind.
Forvia plots major hydrogen growth in North America: The supplier has bold plans for hydrogen growth in North America as it weans itself from internal combustion.
Publish Date: 2/22/2023
Methanol, hydrogen and battery progress for passenger ships
Publish Date: 2/23/2023
Progress has also been made for deploying hydrogen in the passenger ship sector. A new Norwegian consortium is looking to develop the hydrogen value chain for a Northern Xplorer cruise vessel.
The Consortium partners comprise zero-emissions cruise venture Northern Xplorer, hydrogen provider and owner of infrastructure Norwegian Hydrogen, high-capacity hydrogen transfer system supplier HYON, ship designers Multi Maritime and hydrogen storage system provider Hexagon Purus Maritime.
The partners signed an MoU in January with the goal of developing a complete hydrogen value chain for Northern Xplorer’s first zero-emissions cruise ship featuring fuel cells and electric propulsion and making pollution-free hydrogen available to the wider maritime market.
Toyota to supply its fuel cell modules to European truck company Hyliko
Publish Date: 2/22/2023
Globally, Toyota is already working with multiple truck partners to integrate fuel cell technology in heavy-duty transport. The ZANZEFF “Shore to Store” project in US, which started back in 2019, recently proved that fuel cell electric trucks can match diesel performance and provide a zero-emissions alternative ready for commercial deployment.
Fuel cell bus market set to grow at CAGR of 67% in a ten year period, study says
Publish Date: 2/9/2023
The North American hydrogen buses market holds a significant market share. Rising initiatives by private companies and government bodies to foster the growth of emission-free vehicles in the region are propelling the market development of hydrogen-powered buses, Future Market Insights states.