Why Hydrogen May Be Renewable Energy's Best Bet; Wind, solar and lithium ion each have their own shortcomings and are not enough to meet the demands of the future.
Fuel cell trucks poised for more fleet buy-in; As pilot tests for hydrogen-powered trucks ramp up in the U.S., trucking companies will have to decide if fuel cells are right for their fleet
“We have definitely seen an increase in interest from customers in the past year,” Amy Adams, Cummins' vice president of Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Technologies, told FleetOwner.
“The attractive parts of the fuel-cell vehicle for now is that it's much more similar to your operation of a diesel vehicle or natural gas vehicle–15 minutes for a fuel up,” Adams said.
Cummins will begin testing fuel cell trucks with four major fleets by the end of the year, Adams said.
California can — and should — lead the world on clean hydrogen
With sustainability and renewable energy becoming more crucial with each day, it makes sense to ask: Why isn’t the U.S. on the list of 30 countries advancing low-carbon economies by leveraging clean hydrogen projects?
Fortunately, that may change with a new administration in Washington. President Biden’s infrastructure-focused American Jobs Plan, which is going through Congress now, includes investments in new hydrogen demonstration projects.
Racing for Hydrogen: How Gas Giants Are Vying to Stay Relevant
Japan targets 1,000 hydrogen stations by end of decade
The plan to increase the stations sixfold from the current level is part of Tokyo's goal to have all new car sales be electric by the middle of the next decade. Hydrogen vehicles employ fuel cells to power electric motors and would be included in this target.
Japan targets 1,000 hydrogen stations by end of decade
The plan to increase the stations sixfold from the current level is part of Tokyo's goal to have all new car sales be electric by the middle of the next decade. Hydrogen vehicles employ fuel cells to power electric motors and would be included in this target.
"We want to become number 1 in the world in hydrogen technologies": BMWi and BMVI are launching 62 large-scale hydrogen projects
Federal Minister of Economics Altmaier: “We want to become number 1 in the world in hydrogen technologies. To do this, we are pooling our strengths in Europe and initiating massive investments in the future technology hydrogen with the first joint European hydrogen project.
Federal Transport Minister Scheuer: “We are making Germany a hydrogen country.
Investments totaling 33 billion euros are to be triggered, including over 20 billion euros from private investors.
Decarbonising end-use sectors: Practical insights on green hydrogen
Featuring several case studies on pioneering green hydrogen projects and first-hand interviews, this white paper by the Coalition provides insights from a renewable energy industry perspective on the growth opportunities of green hydrogen and what is needed from policy makers to accelerate its adoption worldwide.
Hydrogen-Powered Trains Have Arrived; Railways are using the gas to clean up diesel routes. As predictable customers, they can help bring down the costs of green hydrogen for other sectors.
Yet that isn’t the case for rail transport. Hydrogen-powered trains built by France’s Alstom have already carried passengers over 110,000 miles on trial operations in Europe. The total lifetime cost of ownership is already comparable for trains running on diesel, hydrogen fuel cells or electrified lines, according to a report by consulting firm Roland Berger.
Fuelling a clean and bright future: CSIRO and partners launch $68M Hydrogen Industry Mission
Over the next five years, more than 100 projects worth $68M have been planned by partners including: Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (DISER), Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) , Fortescue Metals Group, Swinburne University, the Victorian Government, the Future Fuels CRC, National Energy Resources Australia (NERA), and the Australian Hydrogen Council, along with collaborators Toyota and Hyundai.
Sinopec to launch first green hydrogen project in 2022
Green Hydrogen Seen Fueling Heavy Trucks, Buses by 2030
Hyundai Motor Upgrades Design and Performance of XCIENT Fuel Cell Truck for Global Expansion
Hyundai also plans to present XCIENT Fuel Cell to the North American market this year. Hyundai is in talks with several local governments and logistics businesses in the U.S. to establish potential joint operations of hydrogen-powered trucks for various purposes. The company is also planning to host XCIENT Fuel Cell roadshows and other events open to the general public.
China is another nation that has strong interest in heavy-duty trucks powered by hydrogen. Hyundai is carefully reviewing multiple options to introduce its fuel cell technology to corporate and government customers in China.
North America’s first commercial hydrogen fuel cell, zero-emission e-ferry
Hyundai, Kia plan $7.4B U.S. investment in EVs, hydrogen and mobility
Hyundai also said it is working with public and private partners to expand the U.S. hydrogen ecosystem. Later in 2021, Hyundai said it "will proceed on a demonstration project in preparation for commercialization of fuel cell electric trucks."
The right to hydrogen
This became visible this very week when John Kerry visited Berlin in order to prepare a joint approach with the Europeans towards the next big climate conference: The former US- Vice-President mentioned green hydrogen continuously at the same level as electrification.
California: Petition calls on Gov. Newsom to invest in hydrogen fuelling infrastructure
Cummins Selects Spain for its Gigawatt Electrolyzer Plant & Partners with Iberdrola to Lead the Green Hydrogen Value Chain
British Airways sees ‘significant’ role for hydrogen in decarbonising aviation
British Airways (BA) sees hydrogen-powered 19-seater aircraft becoming cost competitive with its current fossil fuel model from 2027, and hydrogen-powered 72-seater and 180-seater aircraft becoming cost competitive with its current operations from 2030 onwards.
That’s what Carrie Harris, Head of Sustainability at British Airways, told the Westminster Energy Environment & Transport Forum’s Growing the hydrogen market in the UK virtual event today (May 26).
Daimler Disagrees With Tesla and VW’s Batteries-or-Bust View
Air Liquide supports Daimler Truck AG with Liquid Hydrogen for heavy-duty long-haul fuel-cell Truck prototype tests
In parallel with this project, Air Liquide will support the development of a new open and global liquid hydrogen refueling standard together in a large industry working group (sLH2 “subcooled“ liquid hydrogen).
Hydrogen potential atlas: Africa could become the world's energy supplier;
These are the most important results at a glance:
In West Africa alone, a maximum of 165,000 TWh of green hydrogen could be produced annually. For comparison: That corresponds to 110 times the amount of green hydrogen that Germany will probably have to import in 2050.
Of these 165,000 TWh of hydrogen, around 120,000 TWh could be produced annually for less than 2.50 euros per kilogram. For comparison: studies assume that the cost of one kilo of hydrogen in Germany will still be around 3.80 euros in 2050.
Solar energy can be generated most cheaply in the northern regions of West Africa, and wind energy in the southern regions. Because of the low you electricity production costs of solar energy under 2 cents per kWh in the north of West Africa, the costs for the production of green hydrogen are particularly low here. For comparison: The electricity production costs with renewable energies in West Africa are around 30% lower than in Germany.
It is possible to meet West Africa's local energy needs - without significantly reducing the energy requirements for the production of green hydrogen.
Building a green hydrogen-based economy is associated with high social and economic benefits in both urban and rural regions of West Africa. This makes hydrogen technologies interesting for African decision-makers from politics and business - and increases the likelihood of a quick entry into the hydrogen economy.
Pacific Northwest renewable hydrogen action plan to develop a hydrogen economy
The Policy Pillar – US: California’s only scientist in state Legislature wants the government to pay more attention to hydrogen
“If we’re going to subsidise electric, which makes sense to me, we’ve got to subsidise hydrogen as well. I think it’s definitely something that we need for the future, hydrogen for vehicles. Everyone agrees hydrogen is the best option for heavy-duty, it’s a no-brainer, but I think it’s extremely important for light-duty too.”
Role of Hydrogen Energy in a Nutshell! New Video!
The Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles has produced a new video, in cooperation with private companies and government agencies, which succinctly details the creation of a hydrogen energy sector and the creation of a Hydrogen Society, both in Japan and in collaboration with partners in Southern California and Los Angeles. An exciting example of how our nations are, in real time, undeniably improving the world together.