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Hydrogen car created by Bosch and Ligier to debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in June
The Ligier JS2 RH2 hydrogen car created by Bosch and Ligier engineers has passed its speed test, reaching a top speed of more than 280 km/h;
On Saturday, 15 June 2024, during the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Ligier JS2 RH2 will take part in the world debut of the first demonstration lap designed for hydrogen racing cars, Electric motor news reported.
The Ligier JS2 RH2 with hydrogen engine is based on the Ligier JS2 R, a racing car originally designed for a 3.7-liter gasoline engine. In the course of the development of the H2 demonstrator, the vehicle had to be extensively modified.
The 3.0-litre V6 engine with biturbo charging already produces 420 kilowatts. It is based on a series-production gasoline engine that the experts at Bosch Engineering have converted to the use of hydrogen. In particular, the ignition and the entire injection system were adapted. By systematic application, a high power of 443 kW, a torque of 650 Nm and a very good response of the engine in transient operation could be achieved. The H2 tanks are designed for a system pressure of 700 bar and are made of carbon. In order to find the best possible package of tanks, 1-D driving simulations were carried out with rides on racetracks. The best possible package was a concept with three tanks: one behind the passenger cell and two on the side of the vehicle sills on the left and right. Volume of a tank 53,4 l, size 368/878 mm.
Press release https://shorturl.at/LSWl8
First H2 filling station on the Bavarian Lower Main
The Aschaffenburg public utility company opened the first hydrogen filling station (H2 filling station) in its transport operations on the Bavarian Lower Main. They celebrated another significant milestone in the implementation of hydrogen mobility (H2 mobility) in the region. The H2 gas station is one of only around 110 gas stations in Germany.
The costs for the H2 filling station amounted to around 4 million euros. The municipal utilities received around 1.9 million euros in funding from the Bavarian State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy. In addition, the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport contributed 3.8 million euros in funding as part of the “Guideline for the promotion of alternative drives for buses in passenger transport” for the purchase of the H2 buses.
The municipal utilities were able to invest a total of 13.5 million euros in the future-oriented mobility technology hydrogen. Jürgen Herzing and Stefan Maunz paid special thanks to the sponsors for this.
Press release https://shorturl.at/j8BS0
Honda to Debut Class 8 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Concept at ACT Expo 2024
Honda will debut a Class 8 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Concept at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo on May 20, showcasing the start of a new demonstration project aimed at future production of fuel cell powered products for the North American market, the company announced. Honda is seeking new business collaborations as the company expands its hydrogen business to achieve its global goal of zero environmental impact, including carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities by 2050.
Class 8 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Concept Specifications
| Total length/width/height | 8,000 mm / 2,400 mm / 4,000mm |
| GCW | 37,273kg (Tractor Weight Target : 12,918kg, Load Weight Target : 24,355kg ) |
| Top Speed | 70 mph (Estimated) |
| Driving range | 400 miles at GCW (Estimated) |
| Fuel Cell System Output | 240kW combined (80kW x 3 FC systems) |
| Hydrogen Tank | High pressure 700bar Hydrogen Tank 82kg-H2 |
| Vehicle Battery | 120kWh High Voltage Battery |
Press release https://shorturl.at/xZ6JJ
British IVe to test its hydrogen fuel cell-powered vans at Teesside Airport
Sustainable vehicle manufacturer Innervated Vehicle Engineering (IVe) aims to demonstrate the viability of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered van for a range of commercial uses as part of the Teesside International Airport Hydrogen Refuelling Hub consortium, the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) reported.
The project runs for a minimum of six months and will see the completion and testing of two hydrogen fuel cell-powered vans, each with a payload capacity of 1,500kg and a potential journey range of 600km.
Working with two market-leading operators across the retail sector as part of the demonstration, the vehicles will be retrofitted with IVE’s hydrogen fuel cell and powertrain technology to replace the existing diesel engine.
Press release https://shorturl.at/WeP6m
Ohmium Collaborates with HYGRO for 5.4MW Green Hydrogen and Wind Turbine Pilot Project in the Netherlands
Ohmium International , a leading green hydrogen company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, is launching a collaboration with HYGRO, a Dutch provider of green hydrogen, beginning with a new hydrogen production and distribution project in North Holland.
The innovative pilot project will pair Ohmium PEM electrolyzers with HYGRO wind turbines at the EWEF Wind Park in Wieringerwerf, producing green hydrogen for distribution to fueling stations throughout the region. The wind turbines will also be directly connected to the electricity grid. Co-locating the PEM electrolyzers with the wind turbines enables stable, consistent and reliable electricity supply to the grid, despite fluctuating wind conditions.
The pilot project, launching in 2025, is for 5.4MW of PEM Electrolyzers, with potential for future expansion. Ohmium and HYGRO share complementary technologies and synergistic goals. Ohmium’s PEM electrolyzers and electrochemical solutions are designed for industry and transportation applications, while HYGRO aims to develop a competitive integrated hydrogen production and distribution system, leveraging its iBundle and pulsed power technologies for a “wind & solar to wheel” value chain.
Press release https://shorturl.at/3jqzG
Rheinmetall acquires subsidies totaling around €7.7 million for hydrogen and electrification projects
The technology group Rheinmetall has acquired subsidies from the German federal government and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) totaling around €7.7 million for the development of innovative products and solutions in the area of hydrogen and electrification. The three projects launched in tandem with various partners from industry and science are aimed at increasing the competitiveness of hydrogen as a cutting-edge technology and accelerating the advance of sustainable mobility. Depending on the project, the programme company NOW GmbH or PTJ Projektträger Jülich act as coordinators.
Describe more in press release https://shorturl.at/bdD3E
NW Natural and Modern Hydrogen Unveil Clean Hydrogen Production in Portland
Innovative methane pyrolysis technology, which is online at NW Natural’s Central Portland facility, produces clean hydrogen and captures solid carbon
NW Natural and Modern Hydrogen welcomed more than 100 guests and employees to an official unveiling of a new project that is producing clean hydrogen while capturing solid carbon.
Equipment designed by Modern Hydrogen and installed at NW Natural’s Central Resource Center in southeast Portland uses a process called methane pyrolysis. Solid carbon being captured from this process is collected and incorporated into Modern Hydrogen’s proprietary, performance-enhancing asphalt products.
Press release https://shorturl.at/TliMj
Giengen an der Brenz in southern Germany welcomes its first green hydrogen refuelling station
Mint Hydrogen, a developer and operator of green hydrogen refuelling stations, inaugurated its first refuelling location on the premises of the JET Mobility Hub on the A7 federal motorway in the presence of local dignitaries and representatives from JET Tankstellen Deutschland GmbH. This represents a significant milestone for Mint Hydrogen in its plans to roll out a hydrogen refuelling network, with sites along major transport routes across Germany.
The hydrogen refuelling station, located on the premises of the new JET Mobility Hub at Frostelstraße 2, is situated at the A7 motorway entrance. Companies in the Giengen Industrial Park and the surrounding area have easy and fast access to an emission-free energy source.
Press release https://shorturl.at/4oHyP
FEST to offer the first cascadable 5 MW PEM electrolyser from German production with the BOSCH PEM stacks
German FEST and Bosch have signed a framework agreement for cooperation at HANNOVER MESSE, the FEST announced. This agreement forms the basis for the integration of BOSCH PEM electrolysis stacks into FEST GmbH electrolysers.
BOSCH and FEST’s industrial experience form the technological basis for FEST GmbH’s highly efficient electrolysis plants in standardised container design.
Following the PEM electrolysers (gEL400/2 MW, gEL600/3 MW) that have already been put into operation several times internationally, FEST GmbH is now producing the first electrolyser to be supplied with integrated BOSCH PEM stacks in the 1.25 MW class.
As a result of a further development based on this, FEST will offer the gEL1000 with 5 MW output to the hydrogen market in the third quarter of this year – the first cascadable 5 MW PEM electrolyser from German production with German PEM stacks of the BOSCH brand. The aim is to create hydrogen capacities of up to 100 MW of electrical power.
Press release https://shorturl.at/7uzVY
Saerbeck Bioenergy Park has installed Enapter’s electrolyzer
Our MW-sized AEM Nexus 1000 in Saerbeck is now supplying a combined heat and power (CHP) system powered by 100% green hydrogen, the Enapter announced.
The Saerbeck Bioenergy Park is just a stone’s throw away from our Enapter Campus. It’s already home to a clean energy mix of wind, solar and biomass with a total capacity of ~33 MW of electrical power.
The bioenergy park therefore produces twice as much energy as the municipality of Saerbeck needs – it also supplies the Enapter Campus with 100% locally-made clean energy.
As part of the HyCore research project with the University of Applied Sciences Münster (FH Münster), our megawatt-class electrolyser container, the AEM Nexus 1000, has also been located there since mid-2023.
Powered by local wind and solar energy, the large-scale electrolyser produces onsite green hydrogen for RnD purposes. There is also a hydrogen pipeline to the Enapter Campus.
Press release https://shorturl.at/axE34
KEYOU and ENERTRAG announce cooperation at groundbreaking ceremony for Electrolysis Plant in Osterweddingen
Munich-based hydrogen mobility provider KEYOU and one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, ENERTRAG, announced their cooperation at the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of an electrolyzer near Magdeburg. Partners plan to build a hydrogen mobility hub in Osterweddingen, using ENERTRAG’s green hydrogen production and KEYOU’s hydrogen trucks.
In Osterweddingen, near Magdeburg, the energy transition is entering the next phase: groundbreaking ceremony in the local industrial area marked the start of construction of an electrolyser from ENERTRAG, which will enable local industrial companies to cover their hydrogen needs in the future. ENERTRAG will produce green hydrogen, with the electrical energy required for the electrolysis coming exclusively from renewable sources – in this case from the company’s own wind farms. In the medium term, the hydrogen will also be fed into the ONTRAS hydrogen pipelines. In a first expansion phase, a 10 MW PEM electrolyser is planned to produce around 900 tons of green hydrogen per year. The electrolyser will be operated as a back-up system to compensate for fluctuations in electricity generation from wind and solar power, thus reducing the load on the electricity grid.
Describe more in press release https://shorturl.at/CMUV5
Plug to Revolutionize Middle-Mile Delivery with Class 6 Fuel Cell Electric Truck Integration
Plug Power Inc., a global leader in hydrogen solutions for the green hydrogen economy, has announced its latest innovation: the integration of a Class 6, medium-duty fuel cell electric truck. The integration involves a commercial Class 6 chassis cab with an industry proven electric propulsion system powered by Plug’s cutting-edge ProGen fuel cell technology and seamlessly integrated with an industry proven electric propulsion system.
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) are powered by hydrogen and are more efficient than conventional internal combustion engine vehicles. Plug’s ProGen technology generates no harmful tailpipe emissions, emitting only water vapor and warm air.
Designed specifically for middle-mile deliveries, this vehicle is engineered for unprecedented range benchmarks of up to 500 miles, a significant advantage compared to battery electric vehicles. This extended range not only enhances operational efficiency but also reduces the need for frequent downtime associated with battery recharging, resulting in saved time and resources.
Press release https://shorturl.at/pBOV5
Wolftank Group secures record hydrogen order worth EUR 15.5 million
Wolftank Group, specialist for environmental and energy technologies with a focus on emission reduction, has received the next major order for hydrogen refueling systems from TPER, the company announced. The contract is worth EUR 15.5 million, making it one of Wolftank’s largest hydrogen orders to date. The Italian public transport provider has commissioned the installation of hydrogen refueling systems for buses in the cities of Bologna and Ferrara. Wolftank Group will plan, build and commission these high-tech facilities.
Since the beginning of 2023, TPER, the operator of local public transport in the Emilia Romagna region, has chosen the Wolftank Group as its operational-industrial partner due to its expertise in integrated hydrogen tank systems . A first partial contract worth EUR 9.5 million was already awarded in June 2023 .
Press release https://shorturl.at/acjnT
RWE announces large scale green hydrogen plant in Grangemouth, Scotland
RWE, the UK’s leading electricity generator and one of the country’s leading renewable energy companies, announced that it plans to develop a groundbreaking green hydrogen project at Grangemouth. This initiative underscores RWE’s commitment to driving forward the hydrogen economy and contributing to Scotland’s decarbonisation goals. Tackling emissions by diversifying and boosting renewable energy infrastructure and usage is a key part of the Scottish Governments ‘Just Transition’ and RWE’s Grangemouth Green Hydrogen plant will accelerate the move to a sustainable economy.
RWE will supply the first hydrogen produced to INEOS Grangemouth, assisting them in significantly reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. Once developed, consented and operational, the initial capacity is anticipated to be up to 200MWe, potentially producing up to 3.6 tonnes of hydrogen per hour, with ambitions for potential expansion to 600Mwe at a later date. This project will reduce INEOS’s carbon emissions and will offer other industrial users the chance to transition to green hydrogen, putting Grangemouth at the heart of decarbonisation in Scotland.
Press release https://shorturl.at/lstY5
Ballard to showcase its latest generation FCmove®-XD hydrogen fuel cell engine at ACT Expo 2024
“Built for Heavy-Duty Trucks, our latest generation FCmove®-XD hydrogen fuel cell engine is here”, the company announced in its LinkedIn. “The high-efficiency engine enables low Total Cost of Ownership, is scalable up to 3 modules to deliver 360kW as one engine, its latest stack design allows for a higher operating temperature of up to 95°C, delivers durability, and so much more.
Join us for the highly anticipated showcase at ACT Expo 2024 and meet our team to learn all about FCmove®-XD’s class-leading power density and efficiency for heavy-duty vehicles.
Booth 1821, ACT Expo 2024, Las Vegas Convention Center, NV (U.S.)May 21 – May 23, 2024
Press release https://shorturl.at/jkvXZ
ITM Introduced NEPTUNE V, the new full scope 5MW containerised electrolyser plant
Designed against the highest safety and quality standards, and building on the learnings from our operational electrolysers around the world, NEPTUNE V is engineered to outperform, the company announced.
NEPTUNE V provides 5MW of reliable, highly efficient hydrogen production capacity, and is now available to customers at a competitive price of: EUR 4,995,000 | GBP 4,350,000, the ITM stated.
Press release https://shorturl.at/jnsF0
thyssenkrupp nucera Significantly Increases Sales in the Green Hydrogen Business
Despite difficult conditions in the market for green hydrogen, thyssenkrupp nucera significantly increased sales in the alkaline water electrolysis (AWE) business in the second quarter and first half of 2023/2024, the company announced.The supplier of leading global technologies for highly efficient electrolysis plants also made significant progress in implementing its growth strategy and completing customer projects.
thyssenkrupp nucera has successfully started the preparatory work for the commissioning of CF Industries’ water electrolysis plant in Louisiana, USA. The US company is a leader in nitrogen products such as ammonia. “CF Industries’ plant is the world’s first of our high-performance 20 MW (megawatt) electrolyzers, which will soon start producing green hydrogen on an industrial scale as planned. We are thus opening a new chapter in the history of green hydrogen at thyssenkrupp nucera,” Dr. Werner Ponikwar, CEO of thyssenkrupp nucera.
Press release https://shorturl.at/lsCF2
McPhy signs a contract with the VALOREM Group for the supply of a 1 MW McLyzer electrolyser and a McFilling 350 station
McPhy and the VALOREM Group sign an equipment supply contract as part of the “Rouen Vallée Hydrogène” project to support the energy transition in Normandy, the McPhy announced. The second contract provides for 8 years’ maintenance of all the equipment. These contracts are part of the “Rouen Vallée Hydrogène” (RVH2) project, which aims to create a renewable hydrogen ecosystem within the Rouen Normandy metropolitan area by the 1st quarter of 2026. RVH2 is a winner of the ADEME Call for Projects and the European CEF AFIF programme, and is supported by the Normandy Region.
The signing of this agreement marks a decisive step in the development of the RVH2 project, bringing to fruition the production and distribution of renewable hydrogen for mobility and industry throughout the region.
Press release https://shorturl.at/diKPT
Dovetail to begin ground testing a new iteration of integrated hydrogen fuel cell powerplant in June
“We expect to begin ground testing a new iteration of our integrated hydrogen fuel cell powerplant as early as June, marking a critical step toward certifying the system as a retrofit for the Beechcraft King Air”, the Dovetail Electric Aviation announced in its LinkedIn.
“Our hybrid powerplant combines a hydrogen fuel cell with a 250-kW electric motor, power electronics, and controls, significantly enhancing flight power capabilities.
The first flight of our hybrid aircraft could take place as soon as late 2025, highlighting the rapid progress we are making in developing this technology.
Alongside our hydrogen efforts, we are also advancing our battery-electric propulsion system for the Cessna Caravan. We expect a prototype of a full-size battery module within the next two months, which is crucial for achieving our first flight early next year.
Press release https://shorturl.at/josQW
Japan and British companies to construct the world’s first bioship powered by hydrogen and metan derived from biomass
Leading Japanese companies, NYK Line (NYK), NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers (NBP), TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. (“TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING”) and British renewable energy business, Drax Group (Drax), have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop both the world’s first biomass-fuelled ship (bioship) and the technology that could power it.
The biomass fuel plant would use a gasifier to combust biomass at high temperatures and create and contain gases including carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and methane. These gases would then be used to power a generator which could propel the bioship and also provide a proportion of its internal power.
Biomass is playing a growing role in Japan’s transition from fossil fuel power generation to low carbon and renewable electricity, and the country’s demand for biomass pellets, sourced primarily from North America and composed of sawmill and forestry residues, is increasing.
Drax produces biomass pellets in both the US South and Canada. The company has a longstanding relationship with NBP which transports its pellets to Japan.
These pellets are currently shipped through smaller handysize bulkers, which, due to the limited size of their fuel tanks, have proved challenging to switch to lower emission fuels, such as ammonia.
Press release https://shorturl.at/dgQT3
Hydrexia and Lestari Form Strategic Partnership for Hydrogen Development
Hydrexia Holding Limited (Hydrexia), a leading integrated hydrogen solution provider in China and Lestari H2GaaS Sdn Bhd (LHSB), a renewable energy and hydrogen technology commercialization arm of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) in Malaysia announced that the two companies have entered into a Technology Collaboration and Commercialization Agreement (TCCA) to leverage the technological and market strengths of each other to better serve the hydrogen development needs in Sarawak, Malaysia.
Under the framework of TCCA, both companies set forth key cooperation initiatives which include joint technical collaboration and commercialization of hydrogen application technology in a phased approach. The planned technical collaboration will focus on hydrogen applications in the areas of purification, storage and transportation, and refueling station. Both companies will jointly explore hydrogen application project opportunities to meet the local hydrogen development needs by integrating Hydrexia’s hydrogen technology products across the hydrogen industry value chain.
Press release https://shorturl.at/divLP
World Energy GH2 and Vortex Signes MoU to Explore Hydrogen Storage in Newfoundland & Labrador
Vortex Energy Corp., announced that World Energy GH2 (“World Energy”) and Vortex have agreed, by way of a memorandum of understanding (“MoU”), to explore green energy cavern storage solutions in Newfoundland and Labrador. The MOU was signed in Rotterdam, Netherlands at the Canadian Pavilion during the World Hydrogen Conference.
Recognizing the immense potential of Newfoundland and Labrador as a hub for renewable energy development, World Energy and Vortex have agreed to leverage their collective expertise, resources, and technologies in the pursuit of sustainable energy storage solutions.
Press release https://shorturl.at/aenIW
Maris Fiducia team up with HAV Hydrogen, Norwegian Hydrogen and Ankerbeer for zero emission bulk shipping
Maris Fiducia Norway has entered into cooperation agreements with maritime technology company HAV Hydrogen and the hydrogen producer and distributor Norwegian Hydrogen with the objective of developing, building and operating hydrogen-powered dry-bulk vessels in Europe.
The vessels are designed by the Dutch ship designer Ankerbeer. Upon successful realization of the project, the vessels will go on hire through a zero-emission time charter agreement with Schulte & Bruns, establishing a commercial operation for vessels operating on hydrogen fuel, proving the feasibility of hydrogen technologies for shipping. The vessels shall be classed by DNV and registered in the NIS register.
Press release https://shorturl.at/fnwyU
Cepsa Selects thyssenkrupp nucera as Preferred Supplier of a 300-MW Electrolyzer for Green Hydrogen Plant in Spain
• thyssenkrupp nucera has received an award to provide a basic engineering design package, utilizing scalum® modules, for a new green hydrogen plant
• Integration of a 300-MW electrolyzer featuring alkaline water electrolysis technology into the first phase of Cepsa’s green hydrogen project in southern Spain, located at its energy park in Huelva
• Cepsa’s selection of thyssenkrupp nucera as a preferred supplier represents an important step for the development of the Cepsa-led Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley in southern Spain, one of the largest projects of its kind in Europe
• thyssenkrupp nucera’s technology to produce green hydrogen is about to be used again in a gigawatt electrolysis plant
Dortmund / Rotterdam, 13 May, 2024 – thyssenkrupp nucera is the preferred supplier of a
300-megawatt (MW) electrolyzer for Cepsa’s green hydrogen plant in Spain. Under an agreement announced at the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam, the Spanish energy company Cepsa has awarded the electrolyzer specialist a contract to provide a basic engineering design package. thyssenkrupp nucera, one of the world’s leading supplier of high-efficiency alkaline water electrolysis technology, will assist in the design and engineering of the facility through to the Final Investment Decision (FID). The project will use 15 of thyssenkrupp nucera’s standardized scalum® electrolyzer units with a capacity of 20 MW each.
The first phase of the project is a green hydrogen production plant at Cepsa’s La Rábida Energy Park in Palos de la Fronter (Huelva) as part of their partnership with Fertiberia. With a production up to 47,000 tons green hydrogen per year, it will form part of Cepsa’s wider plans to develop 2 gigawatt of green hydrogen capacity in southern Spain by 2030.
Press release https://shorturl.at/xJMY9
Fokker Next Gen and airBaltic sign MoU to develop a liquid hydrogen combustion powered commercial aircraft
Fokker Next Gen N.V., a pioneering liquid hydrogen powered commercial aircraft manufacturer that plans to produce aircraft both in the Netherlands and in Latvia, and Air Baltic Corporation AS (airBaltic), Latvia’s national airline, are pleased to announce this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets the stage for a collaborative future in aviation, the Fokker Next Gen announced. This memorandum will leverage the insights of airBaltic to contribute to the development of the Fokker Next Gen liquid hydrogen combustion powered commercial aircraft. From airBaltic’s perspective, this is an opportunity to investigate hydrogen aircraft fit for the airline’s routes.
Press release https://shorturl.at/mnU45
