This new level of maturity for hydrogen shows that we have hit an important threshold of realisation. The urgency to act on climate change has resonated across sectors and geographies, prompting substantial action on the ground to maximise hydrogen’s contribution to the decarbonisation of our economies. In the newly published Hydrogen Council Hydrogen Insights[1] report, developed in collaboration with McKinsey, we investigate key market trends, the investment commitments of Hydrogen Council members, and the industry’s efforts to deliver the cost reduction benefits of industrial scale-up. This provides valuable guidance about the role that hydrogen will play as the industry continues to grow.
Time to Accelerate The >$300 Billion Hydrogen Pipeline
Publish Date: 3/18/2021
America's 'Huge' Hydrogen Opportunity
Publish Date: 3/17/2021
Now is the time for the U.S. to take a leadership role at this critical juncture in the energy transition. Proactive involvement of the public sector and private industry as we head into this decade of clean power, clean water and clean industrial applications is crucial to accomplishing the many climate goals that companies and governments have set out to achieve – many by 2030.
The U.S. is rich in diverse resources across its regions, each of which has a unique position in the hydrogen value chain - ranging from hydrogen production, distribution to end use. We should heed Secretary Kerry’s words and embrace the “huge opportunities” that hydrogen presents to meet our climate goals, create additional good-paying domestic jobs and take advantage of our innovative culture to achieve cost competitiveness and scale in what will certainly be a key molecule in the transition to a more sustainable world.
Hydrogen may power the future of commercial trucking
Publish Date: 3/14/2021
For this reason, developing a dependable, long-lasting hydrogen fuel cell for trucks is the focus of a new Department of Energy consortium called the Million Mile Fuel Cell Truck, known as M2FCT, which is co-led by Los Alamos National Laboratory and kicked off at the beginning of the new year. Funded by the Department of Energy’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office within the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office, M2FCT will focus on fuel cell durability, performance, and cost to better position fuel cell trucks as a viable option in the long-haul trucking market.
Because of the impracticality of testing hydrogen fuel cells for a million hours to recreate wear on the engine, researchers in Los Alamos will use accelerated stress testing to reproduce the punishment on fuel cells from driving. This sped-up stress test generally involves adding heat and gases that speed the deterioration process. Already, the research has produced a couple of insights, including that altering the microscopic structure of the platinum catalyst can reduce the metal’s deterioration. Los Alamos scientists also introduced a benign material into the fuel cell chamber that can capture the harmful chemicals that typically degrade the membrane, extending the fuel cell’s life.
England to update bus services with a £3 billion plan involving hydrogen technology
Publish Date: 3/15/2021
Green hydrogen filling station fueled by Cornell research
Publish Date: 3/12/2021
Hydrogen’s Role in Japan’s Carbon-Neutral Future
Publish Date: 3/12/2021
Energy Observer forges ahead with its round the world Odyssey
Publish Date: 3/12/2021
Next up on the itinerary will be California, a hotbed of innovation and an accelerator of ecological transition in North America: a sea passage spanning nearly 3,000 nautical miles with two stopovers scheduled in Los Angeles and San Francisco, health conditions permitting.
After a stopover in the Golden State, the crew is expected to embark on its first Transpacific passage, with an unmissable stopover in Hawaii before journeying to Tokyo Bay for the Olympic Games.
Sinopec Accelerates Hydrogen Energy Development to Build World-leading Clean Energy Chemical Company ; 1,000 Hydrogen Refueling Stations be Built in Next Five Years
Publish Date: 3/12/2021
Since 2020, China has successively issued the "Notice of Launching Demonstration Applications of Fuel Cell Vehicles" and the "New Energy Vehicle Industry Development Plan (2021-2035)", and supporting plans and policies to promote hydrogen energy R&D, production, storage and transportation and application have been introduced by local authorities across China. As of the end of 2020, China has an inventory of 7,352 fuel cell vehicles, 128 hydrogen refueling stations have been built with 101 already put into operation, ranking second worldwide only to Japan.
Sinopec currently produces 3.5 million tons of hydrogen per year. In 2020, Sinopec started to advance and accelerate the construction of an integrated hydrogen energy industry chain across various fields – capital operation, technology R&D, production storage and transportation, network distribution and social cooperation.
DOE will spend billions on electric vehicle R&D in jobs fight with China, Granholm says
Publish Date: 3/12/2021
Linde Launches Low-Carbon Gases Product Line in the U.S. and Europe
Publish Date: 3/12/2021
Linde (NYSE: LIN; FWB: LIN) announced the launch of Linde Green, a new product line of atmospheric gases produced with 100% renewable energy.
The Linde Green portfolio includes low-carbon liquified oxygen, nitrogen, and argon. Instead of using conventional power during the energy-intensive air separation process, Linde will be solely using certified carbon-free sources, such as wind, hydro-electric, and solar, at select locations in Europe and in the U.S.
AES Technology Wins Green Hydrogen Energy Storage Project From the State of California
Publish Date: 3/10/2021
The California Energy Commission has selected the Advanced Electrolyzer System (AES) technology for hydrogen energy storage. AES will recover hydrogen from waste syngas sources using excess electricity. “This is a Win-Win solution for California State by creating higher Value from Waste,” said Pinakin Patel, President of T2M Global. The Phase 1 of the AES project is $1.2 million to validate lower cost hydrogen production. It will open a pathway for a potential demonstration of $6 million hydrogen energy storage to enhance microgrid resiliency in California, a multi-billion dollars market.
The Advanced Electrolyzer System (AES) is a world-class system created by the team led by Pinakin Patel at T2M Global. Its proprietary technology allows for much lower cost production of hydrogen with no greenhouse gas emissions. AES is the only technology capable of producing high purity green hydrogen at highly competitive costs. AES targets <$5/kg H2, a significant and material improvement from the $10-15/kg H2 levels currently in the market place. The significant cost savings through AES should promote the adoption of hydrogen technology to accelerate growth in sectors such as the fuel cell vehicles and renewable energy sectors.
Ballard Fuel Cells to Power Canadian Pacific Hydrogen Locomotive Program
Publish Date: 3/9/2021
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Mike Graff, head of Air Liquide's US operations, is bullish on hydrogen
Publish Date: 3/9/2021
Hyzon Motors building nation’s largest fuel cell material facility in Bolingbrook for hydrogen-powered electric trucks
Publish Date: 3/8/2021
Expected to begin operation in the fourth quarter, the 28,000-square-foot facility will have the capacity to help produce up to 12,000 hydrogen fuel cell-powered trucks annually. Hyzon is planning to hire up to 50 full-time employees in Bolingbrook this year, with the hopes of expanding its facilities and its workforce down the road, the company said Monday.
Opinion: The Biden Administration’s Hydrogen Opportunity
Publish Date: 3/8/2021
Though the first 100 days of the Biden administration will be a flurry of activity, our nation must prioritize U.S. climate policies and establish a clear strategy for hydrogen investment through infrastructure, development and deployment.
Steve Angel is the CEO of Linde, and Tom Linebarger is the chairman and CEO of Cummins. Hydrogen Forward is an initiative led by 11 companies committed to working with stakeholders in the public and private sector to advance hydrogen for a cleaner, stronger U.S. economy.
From Smoke to Water: How Toyota Engineers in California are Helping to Clear the Air with Hydrogen
Publish Date: 3/5/2021
Now, that same technology is being adapted for industrial use with the introduction of the Hydrogen Drive modular system. The technology is complex, but the idea behind Hydrogen Drive is simple – package nearly everything you need to create clean, emissions free electricity into a standardized kit that can provide power to various mobile platforms or act as a stationary generator.
US first: Tacoma Power’s electrofuels tariff goes into effect from April
Publish Date: 3/5/2021
Rachel Fakhry, Policy Analyst for Climate and Clean Energy Programs at the Natural Resources Defense Council, commented, “Tacoma Power’s proactive and first-of-its-kind initiative will test the ability of flexible loads like green hydrogen to help integrate high levels of renewables on the electric grid by reducing renewable curtailment and improving grid reliability.”
Editorial: To save the planet from climate change, gas guzzlers have to die
Publish Date: 3/1/2021
What will it take to throttle back the gas burners and expand exponentially the number of vehicles that run on electric batteries, hydrogen fuel cells or other non-fossil energy sources? Political will, strong government thumbs on the scale to favor zero-emission vehicles over gas burners (an all-out ban on their production and sale is likely too radical for the world, but it would certainly help), and increased spending on developing and producing clean energy sources, battery technologies and charging capabilities.
James May has written the best battery vs hydrogen electric car summary we've read
Publish Date: 3/2/2021
Hydrogen Is ‘Jump Ball’ in Global Clean-Energy Race, Kerry Says
Publish Date: 3/2/2021
The U.S. oil and gas industry should embrace “huge opportunities” in producing and transporting hydrogen, with the potential for that cutting-edge energy source to fuel long-haul trucks and supply power globally, presidential climate envoy John Kerry said Tuesday.
SENATOR SCHUMER SAYS FEDERAL DOE HELP NECESSARY TO BUILD NEW NATIONAL GREEN HYDROGEN FUEL SUPPLY CHAIN, STARTING WITH PLUG POWER PRODUCTION FACILITY AT STAMP
Publish Date: 2/25/2021
ADL’s British-built H2.0 next generation hydrogen bus to deliver up to 300 zero-emission mile range
Publish Date: 2/26/2021
Alexander Dennis Limited (“ADL”), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (“NFI”), one of the world’s leading independent global bus manufacturers, today announced that its next generation double deck hydrogen bus will deliver a zero-emission range of up to 300 miles. It will be powered by a Ballard fuel cell power module through the efficient Voith Electrical Drive System (VEDS).
Hopium confirms its hydrogen sedan prototype coming in June 2021
Publish Date: 2/23/2021
The model, equipped with revolutionary proprietary technologies, promises unmatched performances for a hydrogen vehicle: 500+ hp and 1000+ km of range (629+ miles) for a record filling time of only 3 minutes. Forward-looking, it will combine hyperconnectivity, safety and ergonomics in a cabin that is both sporty and comfortable, while meeting the environmental challenges of our era.
Southeast Hydrogen Energy Alliance Launches; E4 Carolinas Supports Former South Carolina Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Alliance Regionalizing
Publish Date: 2/26/2021
The Alliance will serve as the regional connector for companies and organizations surrounding hydrogen energy opportunities while also being a resource to inform regional stakeholders on the benefits and opportunities of hydrogen technologies through seminars, workshops and events. The Alliance will support and advise E4 Carolinas in conducting a regional inventory of the hydrogen energy assets and activities in the Southeastern U.S. and will collaborate in creating a plan for regional hydrogen development and deployment.
Ryan O’Flanagan talks AccelerateH2 and hydrogen FCEVs with H2 View
Publish Date: 2/26/2021
You were driving the Hyundai Nexo first. What was your experience like with that car? Do you have any memorable moments?
The Nexo was cool. That’s the only car in my life I’ve ever gotten compliments on, which is interesting. I’ve also never driven a car that would warrant a compliment.
I started doing this this campaign, and they’re telling me, ‘It’s a sweet car, people are going to be jealous.’ And it’s like yeah, yeah, yeah that’s just something people say. But I actually did, twice people have complimented the car when I’ve driven through a place.
It’s fun, it’s interesting. I’ve never driven a cool car before in my life. It’s got a cool dash, it’s a real futuristic car, it’s a fleeting experience, but it’s cool.