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Bureau Veritas has awarded “AiP” to Genevos for their newly launched 250 kW Hydrogen Power Module
Classification society Bureau Veritas (“BV”) has awarded Approval in Principle (“AiP”) to Genevos for their newly launched 250 kW Hydrogen Power Module (“HPM-250”) marine fuel cell.
The HPM-250, deployed to meet the growing demands of zero emission coastal and offshore vessels, is on track to secure Type Approval in 2025.
Genevos has reached a new milestone in their development strategy with the launch of a next-generation marine fuel cell, the HPM-250. This high-power solution has been developed in response to the increasing availability of green hydrogen, the strong advances in emissions regulations, and the building environmental pressure to reduce underwater noise for the protection of marine life.
The AiP awarded by BV confirms that Genevos are on course for achieving Type Approval in 2025 for the 250 kW power system, enabling clients to benefit from a fully-integrated and validated marine certified system: a plug-and-play solution made safe and simple for integrators and OEMs. This modular drop-in solution offers high scalability and redundancy, whilst operating with no vibration, reducing maintenance requirements and conforming to zero emission regulations.
The energy intensive and long offshore operational times demanded by cargo ships, offshore workboats, and coastal ferries contribute significantly to the footprint of the maritime sector. As a confirmed supplier for several flagship projects including offshore service vessels, high-speed passenger vessels, and fishing vessels, Genevos is playing a key role in demonstrating how marine fuel cells can significantly reduce the impact of commercial operations across the maritime sector.
Press release https://shorturl.at/cypvx
Feasibility Analysis of Hydrogen and Battery Electric Locomotives in California
CARB staff (California air resources board) analyzed the feasibility of using current battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell zero emission (ZE) locomotive technologies from the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) to Barstow, a high-traffic freight route in California. For a train to complete a trip from POLA to Barstow, there must be sufficient power and energy supplied from the locomotives throughout the trip. To determine the number of current ZE locomotives required to pull 130 double stacked railcars from POLA to Barstow, power and energy required to complete the trip needed to be calculated while taking into account length of trip, track grade, rolling resistance, and drag. Once the power and energy required to complete the trip were calculated, staff were able to determine the minimum number of ZE locomotives required to supply the power and energy needed. The ZE locomotive models being evaluated in this analysis are Wabtec’s FLXdrive Heavy-Haul battery electric locomotive, Progress Rail’s SD70J-BB battery electric locomotive, and CPKC’s hydrogen fuel cell locomotive with a tender car to carry hydrogen fuel. These models were chosen as they are rated for line haul operation and could be used by Class I railroads.
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A world-leading vehicle manufacturer is testing custom-made cell material from Smoltek
Smoltek Nanotech Holding AB announces that one of the world’s largest vehicle manufacturers is testing custom-made prototypes of a cell material that can significantly reduce the amount of iridium in an electrolyzer cell. The custom-made prototypes delivered by the subsidiary Smoltek Hydrogen have the potential to reduce the iridium load in electrolyzer cells by 95% compared to today’s commercial materials, which is a prerequisite for large-scale production of fossil-free hydrogen.
The prototypes are based on Smoltek’s unique and patent-protected carbon nanotechnology, where the objective is to reduce the iridium load in the anode electrode in electrolyzer cells by 95% (which corresponds to 0.1 mg iridium/cm2), compared to today’s commercial materials (which use 2.0 mg iridium/cm2). Smoltek Hydrogen has already proven in long-term tests that the company’s cell material can produce the same amount of hydrogen at only 0.2 mg iridium/cm2, which makes it hopeful of reaching the final goal of 0.1 mg iridium/cm2.
Press release https://shorturl.at/596K0
Norwegian Hydrogen has announced plans to develop hydrogen infrastructure in Norway
MAN Truck & Bus Norge AS premiered the hTGX, a groundbreaking hydrogen-powered truck, in Lillestrøm, Norway, the Norwegian Hydrogen reported. The event was a resounding success with around 100 industry professionals joining.
As close collaboration partners for MAN and the truck owners, our CEO of Norwegian Hydrogen Jens Berge and Managing Director of VIREON Per Øyvind Voie presented plans for the rollout of hydrogen infrastructure in Norway and its critical role in achieving our ambitious climate goals, the company announced.
MAN’s experts from Norway and Germany elaborated on MAN’s motivation and strategy for launching their hydrogen truck in Norway.
Press release https://shorturl.at/MP9Nf
Symbio in partnership with Michelin presents its first Hydrogen Fuel-Cell heavy-duty truck
Two years after announcing the “H2 Central Valley Express” project, Symbio unveils a hydrogen-fueled, regional-haul Class 8 truck developed and integrated by Symbio in California and outfitted with next-generation EV specific tires that offer improved fuel economy and reduced wear from Michelin.
The Symbio “H2 Central Valley Express” project aims to develop and demonstrate a hydrogen fuel cell truck that matches the performance of a 15-liter diesel truck providing a zero-emission solution for demanding regional-haul trucking operations.
Symbio has designed, developed, and integrated a heavy-duty long-haul truck ready fuel cell powertrain, powered by Symbio’s fuel cell technology, into a Freightliner Cascadia class-8 tractor. The diesel engine has been replaced with Symbio’s 400 kW StackPack fuel cell system consisting of four packaged sub-systems of Symbio’s proprietary stack technology proven in the field with more than 5 million miles (8 million km) on-road experience. The heavy duty 400kW power system’s control strategy is optimized to deliver superior energy balance and power, meeting the functional requirements of the diesel truck. With a 70kg hydrogen tank onboard, the fuel cell truck is capable of over 450 miles per fueling event.
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CMB.TECH and Damen ink agreement for four hydrogen-powered tugs
CMB.TECH and Damen announced their collaboration on hydrogen-powered ASD Tugs. Built by Damen, these vessels use CMB.TECH’s innovative dual fuel hydrogen technology that will significantly reduce emissions.
The collaboration for the first four vessels was signed on 23 May at Albwardy Damen in Sharjah. The signing took place during the 27th International Tug & Salvage (ITS) Convention in Dubai.
Earlier that day, classification society Lloyd’s Register presented CMB.TECH and Damen with an approval in principle (AiP) for the hydrogen solution that will be installed in the tugs.
The dual fuel hydrogen ASD Tugs 2812 FF-H2, with 80-tonnes bollard pull, that meet the most stringent IMO Tier III and EU Stage V standards, are a new step in the parties’ cooperation. The vessels will feature four highspeed dual fuel hydrogen engines, designed to minimise NOx and CO2 emissions. They will also have modular storage systems for compressed hydrogen, ensuring safe storage below deck. Each tug can carry up to 16 hydrogen bottles, storing a total of 736kg of pressurized hydrogen at 350 bar.
While these tugs will primarily run on hydrogen, they’re equipped to switch to traditional fuel if hydrogen isn’t available and can operate on 100% traditional fuel if needed. The tugs feature a total of 160m3 fuel holds.
Press release https://shorturl.at/fJJxl
Fortescue’s hydrogen-powered haul truck prototype drives on hydrogen for first time
Fortescue’s hydrogen-powered haul truck prototype, dubbed “Europa”, has reached the significant milestone of having operated off hydrogen for the first time, the company said.
This development marks a major step in Fortescue’s mission to decarbonise heavy industry as well as the Company’s partnership with Liebherr Mining.
Delivered in collaboration with Liebherr, Europa is a T 264 Liebherr haul truck and contains a 1.6MWh battery (developed in-house by Fortescue WAE) and 500 kilowatts of fuel cells. The prototype can store over 380 kilograms of liquid hydrogen.
Fortescue Metals Chief Executive Officer, Dino Otranto said: “Following the success of our battery electric haul truck prototype at site, we’re thrilled to now have Europa up and running on hydrogen. This is a huge achievement for the team and brings us another step closer to having a fleet of zero emissions* trucks at our sites by the end of this decade.
Press release https://shorturl.at/RvqIb
Everfuel opens of first hydrogen bus depot in Germany
Everfuel A/S is pleased to announce the opening of the hydrogen refuelling station at the Frankfurt municipal bus company In-der-City-Bus’ (ICB) bus depot in Germany.
The depot station is owned by the bus operator ICB and will service 23 zero emission fuel cell buses used for daily city and municipal public transportation. Everfuel developed and constructed the refuelling station and will supply hydrogen to ICB on a minimum three-year contract. The hydrogen will be delivered by Everfuel’s hydrogen trailers.
Press release https://shorturl.at/txCfj
Hydrogen France presented hydrogen industry projects for April
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Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Seven orders from Hydrogen Refueling Solutions an initial 1 tonne/day HRS40 station as part of the corridor H2 project in Occitanie.
Alfa Laval dedicates a new production line to printed circuit heat exchangers (PCHE) at the Alfa Laval Vicarb factory in Fontanil-Cornillon
Provence-Alpes-Côtes d’Azur
KEM ONE entrusts Clemessy with the piping for its electrolysis unit, to reduce its energy bill
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Grand Est
Verso Energy | The European Commission recognises CarlHYng as a ‘Project of Common Interest
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Lhyfe and Swiss Steel Group subsidiary Ugitech sign an MoU to decarbonise the steelmaker’s operations using green hydrogen
Provence-Alpes-Côtes d’Azur
GravitHy signs a letter of intent with EDF to secure part of the electricity supply to its future plant in Fos-sur-Mer (France)
Hauts-de-France
H2V to set up a green hydrogen gigafactory at Saint-Saulve near Valenciennes in two phases, the first for 2029 and the 2nd for 2031
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Grand Est
With the mosaHYc project, ENGIE has reached the first milestone in its goal of building 700 km of hydrogen transport networks in Europe by 2030
Provence-Alpes-Côtes d’Azur
GRTgaz | The 1st list of Projects of Common Interest (PCI) under revised TEN-E officially published
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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Hynamics inaugurates its second renewable hydrogen production and distribution station, BelHYnov in Belfort.
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
HYmpulsion INAUGURE SA NOUVELLE STATION HYDROGÈNE À VÉNISSIEUX
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Occitanie
SAFRA | Launch of France’s 1st fleet of retrofitted hydrogen-powered buses
Normandie
Transdev | NOMAD CAR H2 Diesel coach converted to hydrogen is on the road
𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 France
Hydrogen Refueling Solutions secures Infrastructure Funding For Its Test Area Unique In Europe For Hydrogen Mobility
Hydrogen mobility pioneer HYSETCO raises c.200 million euros to advance transport decarbonization solutions from a group of investors led by Hy24
Paris-based HyLight (YC S23) raises €3.7 million to decarbonise aerial inspection with hydrogen-powered airship drones
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FillnDrive | VCID Certified by OIML for Legal Metrology Standards
Hyliko | 1st hydrogen retrofitted HGVs to be approved in France : a new stage in the decarbonization of road haulage.
Press release https://shorturl.at/ZN4TV
Volvo to launch hydrogen-powered trucks
Volvo Trucks is developing trucks with combustion engines that run on hydrogen, the automaker reported. On-road tests with trucks using hydrogen in combustion engines will begin in 2026, and the commercial launch is planned towards the end of this decade. Trucks that run on green hydrogen provide a significant step for Volvo to achieve its net zero goal and support customers to reach their decarbonization targets.
Volvo will launch trucks with combustion engines that can run on green hydrogen. These trucks provide a significant step to decarbonize heavy transport.
Trucks that run on green hydrogen instead of fossil fuels provide one way to decarbonize transport. Hydrogen trucks will be especially suitable over longer distances and in regions where there is limited charging infrastructure, or time for, recharging of batteries.
Press release https://shorturl.at/sv3uY
Airbus takes superconductivity research for hydrogen-powered aircraft a step further
Airbus UpNext, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airbus, has launched a new technological demonstrator to accelerate the maturation of superconducting technologies for use in electric propulsion systems of a future hydrogen-powered aircraft.
Known as Cryoprop, the new demonstrator will integrate and mature a two megawatt-class superconducting electric propulsion system cooled by liquid hydrogen via a helium recirculation loop and developed by Airbus teams in Toulouse, France, and Ottobrunn, Germany.
Cryoprop will confirm the potential of superconducting technologies for future aircraft applications, assessing all aspects related to safety, industrialisation, maintenance and operations. This demonstrator will also give Airbus the opportunity to develop high-level, in-house expertise and foster a new ecosystem to accelerate the introduction of new products in areas such as superconducting cables, motors, cryogenic power electronics and cryogenic cooling systems.
Press release https://shorturl.at/tFCsc
OPW Clean Energy Solutions Expands Model CV Valve Product Line for Hydrogen Market
ACME Cryogenics, part of OPW Clean Energy Solutions and Dover, announced that it has developed new 6″ and 8″ valves for its Model CV Valve product line. These additions satisfy the growing customer demand for hydrogen valves with larger bore sizes.
The ACME Model CV valves possess design and operational benefits that make them both ideal for the handling of hydrogen and compatible for use in applications that require a vacuum-jacketed valve and piping system. All Model CV valves are compliant with ASME B31.3 and CSA B51 regulations that govern the use of valves in industrial applications with various pressure and temperature ratings. Model CV valves are rated for hydrogen-handling use in a wide range of markets and industries, including aerospace, food and beverage, electronics, vehicle refueling, industrial manufacturing and medical.
Press release https://shorturl.at/cGolX
BOSCH announces details of its R&D centre developing fuel cell systems
The SOFC fuel cell systems we have developed offer many benefits, including their high electrical efficiency of around 60 percent, the Bosch reported. What’s more, the process heat that is generated when the gaseous fuels are converted into electricity can also be extracted and used – doing so opens up the possibility of achieving overall efficiency of up to 90 percent. A pilot project that is being conducted in the energy facility of our Research and Development Center in Schwieberdingen is also testing how efficiently these systems work in part-load operation when they are used as elements of integrated energy management.
In Schwieberdingen, more than 6,000 research and development associates are shaping the mobility of the future, focusing particularly on the advanced development of vehicle drives and fuels, electromobility, and the associated supply infrastructure. They are also developing control units and software platforms. Powerful IT infrastructure requiring commensurately high levels of energy is installed at the site.
Press release https://shorturl.at/WCIRl
Hyundai and Plus Announce Collaboration to Demonstrate First Level 4 Autonomous Fuel Cell Electric Truck in the U.S.
Hyundai Motor Company and autonomous driving software leader Plus unveiled the first Level 4 autonomous Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric truck in the U.S. at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, the largest advanced clean transportation technology and fleet event in North America.
A result of the collaboration between Hyundai Motor and Plus, Hyundai Motor’s XCIENT Fuel Cell truck, equipped with Plus SuperDrive™ Level 4 autonomous driving technology, is on display at the Plus ACT Expo booth (#2044).
The Level 4 autonomous XCIENT Fuel Cell truck is undergoing initial autonomous driving assessments in the U.S., making it the first-ever Level 4 self-driving test on a Class 8 fuel cell electric truck to take place in the country. The collaboration seeks to show that autonomous hydrogen fuel cell trucks can help make trucking safer, more efficient, and more sustainable.
Press release https://shorturl.at/DqFK7
Nikola and AiLO Logistics Announce Order for 100 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Trucks
The 2024 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo marks another step in decarbonizing the trucking industry for Nikola Corporation via the HYLA brand and AiLO Logistics, a major drayage carrier operating in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. It is announced that AiLO has placed a 100-truck order of Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (“FCEVs”) from Tom’s Truck Centers, a member of the Nikola sales and service dealer network. Deliveries are scheduled for 2025.
As part of AiLO’s ongoing efforts to advance sustainable logistics services, the company’s drayage division is poised for expansion. This includes incorporating 100 Nikola hydrogen FCEVs into their operations to meet the growing demands of the port industry.
“Nikola trucks are on the road today, and the biggest test of our trucks is measured by our customers and their repeat orders,” said Ryan Clayton, Global Head of Sales, Nikola Corporation. “Having a prominent and mission-driven customer in AiLO not only purchase trucks for 2024 but double their order for 2025 is an honor for our organization and a testament to their drive to make a difference. We are glad to support with Class 8 vehicles as well as our HYLA energy infrastructure.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/LzbpJ
Enapter’s H2PowerBox will be trialled at various client locations throughout 2024
H2PowerBox is a state-of-the-art standalone hydrogen power solution.The turnkey trailer-mounted system is a collaborative effort involving Australian engineers from the Clayton Hydrogen Technology Cluster (Clayton H2), GreenRen Power and Deloitte Emissions Solutions.
Placed on site, the H2PowerBox is a portable, low-footprint solution for remote and off-grid energy users that can be monitored remotely and left to generate continuous power – with minimal maintenance requirements and no need for diesel refuelling.
H2PowerBox can be used for many different applications such as:
– Telco towers
– Winery, brewery and agriculture operations
– Construction, lighting, road and rail
– Healthcare facilities and emergency back-up power
– Festivals and events
The H2PowerBox will be trialled at various client locations throughout 2024, setting the stage for full-scale commercial production in 2025.
Press release https://shorturl.at/K655W
Plug, Airbus, Delta, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Study Feasibility of Hydrogen Hub at World’s Busiest Airport
Plug Power Inc., a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the green hydrogen economy, Airbus, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), and Delta Air Lines have joined forces to study the feasibility of a hydrogen-based hub at the world’s busiest airport in support of advancing a more sustainable future of travel.
The study, which was preliminarily launched earlier this year, will help define the infrastructure, operational viability, and safety and security requirements needed to implement hydrogen as a fuel source for future aircraft operations at ATL. It will also contribute to the understanding of hydrogen supply and infrastructure requirements at airports around the world.
The use of hydrogen to power future aircraft could ultimately eliminate aircraft CO2 emissions in the air, while also decarbonizing air transport activities on the ground. This study reflects the partners’ ambition to use their respective expertise to support the decarbonization of the aviation industry.
Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically advanced solutions in aerospace. Airbus is currently developing the first hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft with the ambition to enter into service in 2035 and promoting the Hydrogen Hubs at Airports concept.
The study in Atlanta is scheduled for completion at the end of 2026.
Press release https://shorturl.at/S4lwB
Ballard launches 9th generation fuel cell engine for heavy-duty vehicles
Ballard Power Systems unveils its 9th generation, high-performance fuel cell engine, the FCmove®-XD, at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The FCmove®-XD delivers the highest volumetric power density in the industry for heavy-duty applications, featuring an engine volumetric power density of 0.36 kW/L and gravimetric power density of 0.48 kW/kg. The scalable 120 kW fuel cell engine integrates DC/DC regulated output, enabling up to three modules to operate as one system with a single interface, capable of delivering a combined 360 kW of zero-emission power output.
With a design life of 30,000+ hours of operation – or over one million miles in truck operation at typical duty cycles – the FCmove®-XD engine is developed to deliver class-leading durability and low total cost of ownership.
Enabled by an innovative “open architecture” design and other new design advances, the powerful and compact FCmove®-XD enables several important performance improvements (as compared to our prior-generation engine), including:
- 120 kW power output from our latest high-performance single stack;
- 33% reduction in total parts count, significantly improving reliability and reducing costs;
- Ultra-high peak system efficiency at >60%, enabling improved fuel consumption (lower total cost of ownership) and efficient heat rejection;
- Wide operating temperature range, up to 95°C;
- Integrated power controller incorporates DC/DC converter, air compressor inverter, and a power distribution unit, along with proprietary software controls, enables improved engine operation and efficiency;
- Rapid up and down transient times, with an innovative hot stand-by mode enabling rapid power increase;
- Improved manufacturability with >50% assembly time reduction;
- Easier access to parts for faster and lower-cost field maintenance;
- Compliance with applicable safety codes and standards;
Press release https://shorturl.at/fdsR5
ZM Trucks debuts with hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
North America’s newest zero-emissions commercial truck brand, ZM Trucks, debuts at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Las Vegas May 20-23. As the western expression of ZO Motors, ZM Trucks presented five models in the Class 4, 5, 6 and “baby8” segments, expected to be on sale before the end of 2024.
Among the presented models are hydrogen cars:
ZM8 FCEV – A market proven Class 6 Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle with over 2,500,000 miles already accumulated.
Range: 186 mi / 300 km
Payload: 13,560 lbs. / 6,150 kg
Fuel Cell Power: 110 kW
Hydrogen Storage: 26 lbs. / 12 kg
Rapid Refueling: 5 min
ePTO: 15kW + 30 kW
ZM22 FCEV – A Class 8 Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle with the same proven e-Axle as the battery electric ZM22 and supported by a 60 kWh in-frame HV battery.
Range: 311 mi / 500 km
Payload: 34,720 lbs. / 15,750 kg
Fuel Cell Power: 200 kW
ePTO: 20kW + 60 kW
Hydrogen Storage: 66 lbs. / 30 kg
Rapid Refueling: 11 minutes
Photo of ZM Trucks
Press release https://shorturl.at/2PVK3
Ohmium Selected to Provide 10MW PEM Electrolyzers for First Green Hydrogen Project in Croatia
Ohmium, a leading green hydrogen company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, announced that it was selected to equip the first green hydrogen project in Croatia. Ohmium was selected to serve as the PEM electrolyzer supplier for IVICOM, a leading Croatian engineering and construction company, on a project to build a 10MW green hydrogen plant at the INA Rijeka Refinery.
The project will pair Ohmium’s PEM electrolyzers with a new solar power plant to produce green hydrogen to help decarbonize INA’s Rijeka Refinery and supply sustainable fuel for Croatia’s growing transportation market. The green hydrogen project and affiliated solar plant are supported by the Croatian government’s Recovery and Resilience Facility, which incorporates measures to improve the sustainability and diversity of EU members’ energy supplies. The project also advances Croatia’s National Hydrogen strategy goals, which are to install 70 MW of hydrogen production facilities by 2030, and ramp up to 2750 MW by 2050, to help achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
Press release https://shorturl.at/kpICC
Amp Energy finalises agreements for development of the leading hydrogen project in Australia
Amp Energy announced it has finalised all required commercial agreements for the development of the Cape Hardy Advanced Fuels Precinct – one of the leading green hydrogen, green ammonia and advanced fuel projects in Australia. The agreements, which were executed with Iron Road Ltd, include the purchase of a 630-hectare parcel of land at Cape Hardy as well as finalised royalty structure and common user infrastructure agreement. Amp will continue to build upon development progress made since announcing the Strategic Framework Agreement with Iron Road Ltd in April 2023 to bring advanced fuel production capacity to Cape Hardy.
The Cape Hardy Advanced Fuels Precinct will provide production at scale with up to 10 GW of planned electrolyser capacity. Development will be structured to initially bring 1 GW online with incremental stages to reach 10 GW of total capacity. The project will both cater to the domestic Australian market, supporting the Australian Government’s net zero goals, while also featuring global export capabilities. To facilitate distribution, Cape Hardy will be equipped with Australia’s first purpose-built advanced fuels export terminal.
Press release https://shorturl.at/sltzc
Accelera launches next-gen hydrogen and electric solutions for commercial vehicles
Accelera™ by Cummins, the zero-emissions business segment of Cummins Inc., has launched the next generation of several of its cutting-edge decarbonizing technologies that are shaping the future of clean transportation. New versions of its hydrogen fuel cell engines, a high efficiency eAxle, and its next-generation batteries are among the new products Accelera unveiled at this year’s Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo on May 20 in Las Vegas.
“Accelera is leading the charge toward a more sustainable future, and I’m excited to celebrate the launch of our new zero-emissions fuel cell, eAxle and battery products,” said Amy Davis, President of Accelera. “Through constant innovation, real-world testing in the field and collaboration with customers and partners to tailor solutions, we continue to improve our next-generation technologies, helping accelerate adoption and the shift to zero.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/ko9at
Coolergy S.L. and Aurora Engineering S.r.o., join forces in the development of hydrogen-powered rolling stock
Coolergy S.L., Spain, and Aurora Engineering S.r.o., Czech Republic, announce their intention to merge to join forces in the development and promotion of hydrogen-powered rolling stock.
The development of hydrogen-related technologies for rail applications to replace diesel as a primary type of fuel is becoming increasingly essential in Europe and begets a serious challenge for Design & Engineering.
The Coolergy S.L. team has a wealth of experience in the development of cryogenic technologies for various types of transport, incl. for shunting locomotives and trucks. In addition, Coolergy S.L. creates the entire chain for its clients – from the production and liquefaction of hydrogen, through transportation of liquid hydrogen to consumption points, to cryogenic fuel systems for specific types of transport.
Aurora Engineering s.r.o. specializes in the development of different types of railway machinery and equipment, modernization and retrofitting of existing rolling stock.
Currently, both companies are working together to convert TGM4 diesel locomotives to hydrogen under a contract implemented in several Baltic countries.
The Locomotive Retrofit Project assumes the modernization of 12 locomotives and the construction of a hydrogen production and liquefaction plant with a capacity of up to 2 tons of liquid hydrogen per day.
The joint company plans to actively develop the modernization of 1520 gauge diesel locomotives in Finland, Ukraine and the Baltic states, and deliver new railway equipment, including railway ferries, fueled by liquid hydrogen.
The merger will make it possible to deliver a significant fleet of liquid hydrogen-powered locomotives in the nearest future and ensure zero emissions on the railways in Northern and Eastern Europe.
Press release https://coolergy.eu
thyssenkrupp Uhde and Johnson Matthey join forces to offer an integrated solution for blue ammonia technology
thyssenkrupp Uhde and Johnson Matthey (JM) announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly offer a fully integrated low carbon (blue) ammonia solution, building on a nearly 25-year ammonia relationship between the companies.
By joining forces thyssenkrupp Uhde and JM can access the blue ammonia market together offering proven technologies combining the uhde® ammonia process and JM’s hydrogen expertise through its LCHTM technology, which will enable the production of blue ammonia with up to 99% CO2 capture.
thyssenkrupp Uhde has licensed, engineered, or constructed over 130 ammonia plants worldwide since 1928 and is market leading in plants greater than 3,000 metric tonnes per day with its unique uhde® dual pressure technology. JM’s LCH technology, which utilizes JM’s autothermal reformer alone, or in conjunction with JM’s gas heated reformer, has been selected for several of the world’s first large scale blue hydrogen projects including bp’s H2Teesside, a 700-megawatt low carbon hydrogen production plant, and the H2H Saltend project with Equinor and Linde for a 600-megawatt low carbon hydrogen production plant.
Press release https://shorturl.at/E83Wb
Embraer, Eve and Groupe ADP agree to develop electric and hydrogen technologies in aviation
Embraer, Eve Air, and Groupe ADP (Aéroport de Paris) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which focuses on innovation and sustainable development, aiming to prepare the future of low-carbon aviation in and around the Airport of Paris-Le-Bourget, strengthening Embraer’s operations and its facility at Paris-Le Bourget airport, Europe’s leading business aviation airport. This MoU covers the creation of new capabilities to enhance Embraer’s aircraft maintenance operations, to prepare for the future Energia family, and to support the development of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations with eVTOLs.
With this collaboration, Paris-Le Bourget consolidates its status as an innovative aeronautical cluster and a pioneering airport in decarbonized aviation.
As part of this plan, Embraer Services & Support intends to design and then transfer its current facilities to a new maintenance building to optimize its capacity, while aiming for the most advanced standards in low-carbon construction and energy self-sufficiency. The new aircraft maintenance facility is expected to more than double the unit’s capacity.
For Eve, the company intends to work with Groupe ADP to prepare the necessary environment for eVTOL operations, including service and support activities such as training, maintenance, ground handling services, and facilitate potential demonstration flights for public-private initiatives.
Finally, Groupe ADP intends to provide its expertise to support future operations of the Energia aircraft family at Paris-Le Bourget, with the study of a hydrogen infrastructure. Embraer’s Energia program was updated last year with two concept aircraft models of 19 and 30 seats, with hybrid-electric and hydrogen-electric propulsion.
Press release https://shorturl.at/D1KPr
Hydrocell presents control unit for hydrogen and electric marine drives
Hydrocell will present at the Salone Nautico Venezia (May 29 – June 2, 2024) the project for the refitting of the boat “Nobody’s Perfect,” a 17-meter-long ship built in Bordeaux in 1978. The “Nobody’s Perfect” will feature the first hydrogen propulsion system controlled by a control unit developed by Hydrocell.
Imagine a fuel cell as the heart of the drive, and Hydrocell offers with “HYMAR control” a high-tech brain capable of adapting and controlling any type of propulsion system, the company reported.
The innovation of Hydrocell, a South Tyrolean company, lies in the ability to combine propulsion systems with different characteristics. The solution proposed by Hydrocell can adapt to any drive because it is modular and integrable. An “intelligent” ECU capable of analyzing the different characteristics of each engine guarantees perfect and efficient control. In this way, all the advantages of hydrogen can be exploited: greater range and faster refueling, no emissions, lower investments with greater range.
Press release https://shorturl.at/bDWk8
