The Policy Pillar – US: Hydrogen Forward playing a key role in unlocking hydrogen’s potential
On when we might see a US hydrogen strategy, Kraus said, “The federal structure in the US makes it unique when compared to other markets, globally. Support for a national hydrogen strategy in the US will look different than it does in Europe and Asia. Think of where the US renewable industries were 20 years ago – with a concerted policy of tax credits and incentives at state and federal levels, wind and solar were able to gain a foothold and really blossom into the sizable and growing industries they are today.
“The path forward for hydrogen will be similar, though it will be able to deliver on some of its benefits in a much shorter time horizon. Marshalling the resources of the US government to bring together experts across agencies to create a national hydrogen strategy could also deliver on this promise sooner by showing commitment to a hydrogen economy for business and investors.”
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Leading CEO's ask Newsom to dedicate $500 million in hydrogen infrastructure funds as part of zero-emission vehicle plan
In a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom, executives of 25 multi-national companies today called for major new investments in hydrogen infrastructure in the Golden State.
“At this still early stage in market development, the signal California sends on hydrogen will impact private investment decisions. But in the medium- to long-run, hydrogen must and will stand on its own legs and be viable without external support,” wrote the executives in their letter to the governor.
They noted “The early stages of any technology curve must have some support, much as was seen in the early days of wind and solar power.”
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Toyota’s Path to Carbon Neutrality
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) will make up 15% of U.S. sales by 2030
Electrified vehicles including BEVs will make up 70% of U.S. sales by 2030
Global sales of approximately 8M electrified vehicles by 2030 of which 2M will be BEVs and FCEVs
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A Closer Look at Toyota's Hydrogen Powered Heavy-Duty Trucks
Toyota and Kenworth have rolled out hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric heavy-duty trucks in Southern California. These 18 wheelers emit nothing but water and will greatly reduce the environmental impact of drayage operations at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. This video follows Toyota team member Jose Gonzalez as he shares highlights of these new trucks.
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Hydrogen-Powered Yachts Will Take Center Stage at the 2021 Monaco Energy Boat Challenge
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Advanced Clean Energy Storage Project Invited to Submit Part II Application for up to $595 Million Financing from U.S. Department of Energy for Proposed Hydrogen Hub and Long-duration Renewable Energy Storage Project
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Port of Corpus Christi to produce 'green hydrogen,' hopes to reduce carbon footprint
The port on Tuesday announced it has entered into a nonbinding Memorandum of Understanding with Ares Management Corp. to develop renewable energy infrastructure on port-owned property.
It's there that officials for the nation's third-largest port based on tonnage plan to eventually produce green hydrogen and provide renewable power for its customers and its own use.
“As the Energy Port of the Americas, we are working to find new ways to operationalize our commitment to decarbonization," port CEO Sean Strawbridge said in a statement. "This project not only brings a new type of economic activity to our gateway, but it will directly meet the needs of our current customers, many of whom use hydrogen in their production processes."
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Hydrogen Europe reacts to false accusations
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Nikola and Total Transportation Services Inc. Sign LOI for 100 Nikola Trucks; California port drayage company is committed to a zero-emission fleet
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Bavarian Economic Affairs Minister Hubert Aiwanger and BMW Group Board of Management Member Dr Andreas Wendt impressed by Landshut Lightweight Construction and Technology Centre’s expertise in manufacturing components for hydrogen propulsion
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Nel ASA: Enters collaboration with First Solar
Nel Hydrogen Electrolyser, a division of Nel ASA, has entered a collaboration with leading solar company First Solar, Inc., to develop integrated photo voltaic hydrogen power plants.
“With our environmentally advantaged, responsibly-produced CadTel technology, we are well-positioned to address the market need for large-scale green hydrogen with the lowest carbon solar electricity available today,” said Mark Widmar, chief executive officer, First Solar. “We are excited to collaborate with Nel, a leader in the production, storage, and distribution of hydrogen from renewable energy sources, to develop integrated PV-hydrogen power plants. As solar energy becomes mainstream, this is an excellent example of how we will power the new alternatives.”
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Ballard and Linamar Form Strategic Alliance to Develop Fuel Cell Solutions for Light-Duty Vehicles
In particular, there is growing demand for FCEVs that can operate on long duty cycles – without payload compromise – and be rapidly refueled in order to maximize fleet utilization.
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Forget Batteries, This New Lightweight Hypercar Will Be Powered Entirely by Hydrogen; A top speed in excess of 200 mph could be on the cards.
“The Apricale is our trojan horse—the attention-grabbing icon for a business focussed on developing hydrogen powertrain solutions, for the automotive, aerospace, marine and distributed power industries,” Viritech said in a statement.
Viritech, which was co-founded by ex-Formula One engineer Matt Faulks, will develop the Apricale at the MIRA Technology Park in Nuneaton, England. The first deliveries are expected to begin in 2023, and they won’t come cheap. Buyers can expect to fork out around $2.1 million (£1.5 million) per car. But, hey, think of all the money you’ll save on fuel.
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This New Sailing Catamaran Will Be Powered By Yachting’s First Hydrogen; French builder Fountaine Pajot will soon introduce zero-emissions, zero-noise hydrogen power to the cruising world via its Samana 59.Fuel Cell;
Fountaine Pajot will be the first shipyard to integrate hydrogen as an alternative energy solution on its catamarans. The French builder said that, as part of its Odyssea 2024 plan, it has chosen EODev’s hydrogen generator, REXH2, to power its Samana 59 sailing multihull. Equipped with the latest-generation Toyota fuel cells, the generator is designed to perform in harsh maritime environments.
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BMW, Hyundai, Stellantis, Toyota urge European Commission to expand Europe’s network
“The undersigned OEMs are dedicated to further develop the fuel cell passenger car and light commercial vehicle market. This in turn, will require an expansion of the established (and proven) 700bar refuelling network. The combined roll-out of a common hydrogen infrastructure offering both refuelling options for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, as well as heavy-duty trucks, can create enormous synergies.”
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Energy Observer makes port at California’s Long Beach
Bill Elrick, Executive Director at California Fuel Cell Partnership, said, “Hydrogen has a unique role to play in the energy transition as a unifier of renewables and technologies like fuel cells.
“Energy Observer is a real-world working laboratory and showcases some of hydrogen’s best attributes.”
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Daimler Truck AG and Volvo Group fully committed to hydrogen-based fuel-cells – launch of new joint venture cellcentric
Martin Daum, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler Truck AG and Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, says: “Hydrogen-powered fuel-cell electric trucks will be key for enabling CO2-neutral transportation in the future. In combination with pure battery-electric drives, it enables us to offer our customers the best genuinely locally CO2-neutral vehicle options, depending on the application. Battery-electric trucks alone will not make this possible…”
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ENGIE announces development of a 2 GW renewable energy portfolio and total exit from coal by 2025 in Chile
The entire plan involves an investment of EUR 1.5 billion by 2025. It will enable ENGIE to reduce CO2 emissions by 80% from its energy production activities in Chile by 2026.
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Zero Emission Industries Awarded $2 Million CEC Grant To Create a First-Of-Its-Kind Hydrogen Fuel Cell Boating Vessel
he company announced today that it was awarded a $2 million grant by the California Energy Commission (CEC) to design, build and test a first-of-its-kind hydrogen fuel cell powered small-fast harbor craft.
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Honda Commits to Selling Only EVs and Fuel-Cell Vehicles by 2040
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Hydrogen demand could increase sevenfold by 2070; The demand for green hydrogen is likely to increase enormously in the coming decades. A PwC study shows that imports are becoming increasingly important for Germany.
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Nikola Energy and TravelCenters of America to Deploy Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure; Nikola announces first two heavy-duty hydrogen fueling stations
The first two stations will be constructed at existing TA-Petro locations in California and are targeted to be commercially operational by Q1 2023. These stations are expected to accelerate adoption of hydrogen fuel-cell-powered commercial electric trucks. Paired with the expected 500-mile range of the previously-announced Nikola Tre fuel-cell electric vehicle, the launch stations will enable operations of zero-emission heavy-duty commercial vehicles in and around the greater Los Angeles region and north through California’s Central Valley.
The two hydrogen fueling stations under consideration for development by Nikola and TA-Petro will provide for an open fueling network available to any truck customer and will follow a common industry standard for heavy-duty fueling protocols, ensuring compatibility across all hydrogen fuel-cell truck manufacturers.
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Chevron, Toyota Pursue Strategic Alliance on Hydrogen
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SoCalGas to Partner with SunLine Transit Agency to Test Innovative Technologies that Reduce Cost of Hydrogen Production
The research project, called “H2 SilverSTARS,” will produce renewable hydrogen to fuel SunLine’s fleet of 17 hydrogen fuel cell electric buses and support further expansion. The combination of new technologies will make it possible to provide renewable hydrogen made from RNG at natural gas fueling stations—or any location near a natural gas pipeline. The goal is to produce emissions-free renewable hydrogen for fuel cell electric cars and other vehicles at a price competitive with gasoline.
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Hyundai Rotem unveils S. Korea’s first hydrogen tram; The city of Changwon plans to use the hydrogen-powered trams for its city rail service
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