OFCHC Global Spotlight April 19, 2024 | |
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NREL Analysis Shows Snapshot of the Clean Supply Chain of the Future
NREL.gov | April 8
Vast amounts of worldwide emissions can be traced back to the supply chains that provide us with the goods we need. Some studies estimate that they generate up to two-thirds of global carbon emissions.
Now, researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), in collaboration with industry partners, have demonstrated the potential for a zero-tailpipe emissions supply chain—one that transports goods from the nation’s busiest ports to their final destinations without producing vehicle emissions—all while using today’s technology.
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Why Reliable Hydrogen Supply Plays a Critical Role in the Adoption of Fuel Cell Technologies
Morgan Lewis | April 12
As the hydrogen industry continues to develop and evolve, many industries, including the manufacturing, transportation, construction, industrial, and retail industries have transitioned parts of their operations to incorporate hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.
The demand for hydrogen exists. More and more companies use hydrogen fuel cell powered material handling equipment such as forklifts, airport tugs, and wheel loaders.
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Hydrogen Is Coming to the Rescue -- Zero-emission emergency vehicle prototype was designed to save lives and the environment
Spectrum.IEEE.org | April 16
A consortium of U.S. federal agencies has pooled their funds and wide array of expertise to reinvent the emergency vehicle. The hybrid electric box truck they’ve come up with is carbon neutral. And in the aftermath of a natural disaster like a tornado or wildfire, the vehicle, called H2Rescue, can supply electric power and potable water to survivors while acting as a temperature-controlled command center for rescue personnel.
The agencies that funded and developed it from an idea on paper to a functional Class 7 emergency vehicle prototype say they are pleased with the outcome of the project, which is now being used for further research and development.
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E-Mobility: GB Standards for Hydrogen Refuelling Nozzles and Fuel Cell Test Methods
China-Certification.com | March 28
As we have reported in the past, at the end of 2023, the State Administration for Market Supervision and Regulation of China (SAC) announced the approval of 423 new or revised national GB standard standards, as well as two lists for the revision of national standards. In the list of new standards, which was published on December 28, 2023, the new standards also include those for the field of electromobility. Two standards specifically concern the area of test methods for the performance of fuel cells for electric vehicles and for hydrogen nozzles for fuel cell electric vehicles. Hydrogen-related products in the field of e-mobility often require CCC certification. Pressure vessels in particular usually also require a Chinese Manufacture License (SELO approval).
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Red Bull and AVL Collaborate on lightweight, high-power fuel cell system
automotivetestingtechnologyinternational | April 16
Red Bull Advanced Technologies, the high-performance arm of Red Bull Racing Group, is partnering with mobility technology company AVL to develop what the companies call the “next generation of ultra-high-power density fuel cell technology”. The target is to create a solution that is two-thirds lighter than conventional fuel cell systems, making them applicable to high-performance automotive, motorsport and aviation industries.
The collaboration combines AVL’s industry portfolio of PEM fuel cell technology and Red Bull’s experience and methodologies in lightweight design, construction and aerodynamics.
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FuelCell Energy supports Californian bio-generation project
Gasworld | April 12
Renewable energy company Ameresco will utilise FuelCell Energy’s carbonate fuel cell technology in its California-based bio-generation project, which will convert on-site biofuel into clean electricity.
Designed for the Sacramento Area Sewer District (Sacramento Sewer), the site will deploy a 2.8MW carbonate fuel cell platform. The platform produces power and uses fuel heat from biogas and has the potential to also produce green hydrogen.
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Realistic expectations of hydrogen and its impact on electric power generation
Data Center Dynamics | April 3
As the data center landscape evolves rapidly, so does the interest, intrigue, and potential investment in clean and renewable energy sources. Hydrogen has emerged as a promising solution to address escalating demands for sustainable energy and efficient operations of data centers.
Understanding the basics of hydrogen is essential in analyzing the potential impact of various regulatory, manufacturing, and supply chain-related factors on its market adaptation as a source of clean energy.
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Ballard announces orders for 70 hydrogen fuel cell engines for delivery to Wrightbus in 2024
PR Newswire | April 16
Ballard Power Systems today announced multiple purchase orders totaling 70 FCmove®-HD hydrogen fuel cell engines from its customer Wrightbus, a UK-based bus manufacturer deploying hydrogen-powered buses in the UK and Europe. Ballard expects delivery of the fuel cell engines to occur in 2024, and the buses to enter into service in 2025. The hydrogen fuel cell engines will power single- and double-decker buses in the UK and Germany.
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Nissan wants to build first solid-state battery cells in 2025
Electrive | April 17
Nissan has provided an update on its commercialization plans for solid-state batteries. In the pilot plant currently under construction in Yokohama, Nissan wants to complete the first solid-state cells in 2025 - but series production is not expected until later.
According to the Japanese company, solid-state cells “have the potential for approximately twice the energy density of conventional lithium-ion batteries, significantly shorter charging times due to superior charging and discharging performance and lower costs due to less expensive materials”.
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167th Airlift Wing celebrates reopening of Fuel Cell Maintenance Hangar
WDTV | April 5
The 167th Airlift Wing celebrated the long-awaited reopening of its fuel cell hangar in a ceremony held April 5th, 2024. Amongst its attendees were local, state, and federal representatives and staff, leadership of the West Virginia National Guard, and Airmen from across the wing.
Design for repairs to Hangar 305 were completed in March 2021; a two-year undertaking, in and of itself. Construction began February of the following year with the unit taking full occupancy February 2024.
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