The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. As a leading IoT provider, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, Industry 4.0, and connected mobility. Bosch is pursuing a vision of mobility that is sustainable, safe, and exciting.

Click here to learn more about Bosch.

The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) is composed of more than 130 companies from across the globe representing dedicated to the development and promotion of safety standards in the industrial, medical, and food gases industry.

Click here to learn more about the Compressed Gas Association.

Parker Hannifin specializes in motion and control technologies. For the last 100 years, Parker Hannifin has engineered technology for the fuel cell and hydrogen energy markets, such as fluid connectors, sealing technology, filtration systems, and pumping solutions.

Click here to learn more about Parker Hannifin.

Michelin, a South Carolina-based company, is a leading mobility company that designs and distributes the most suitable tires for its clients. Michelin also provides digital services, maps, and guides to enrich travel plans and create unique experiences.

Click here to learn more about Michelin.

This month, the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association launched its latest campaign, focused on informing Federal policymakers and stakeholders on the current and future advantages of hydrogen energy and fuel cell technology such as job creation, reducing emissions, and decarbonizing challenging energy intensive industries.

On April 5, FCHEA members Plug Power, Chart Industries, and Baker Hughes have become the cornerstone investors in the FiveT Hydrogen Fund, a private infrastructure fund solely for developing clean hydrogen projects. The fund wants to raise €1 billion (~$1.2 billion) from financial and industrial investors to establish itself in the market and allow for further investment opportunities. Plug Power has committed €160 million (~$190 million), and Chart Industries and Baker Hughes will each commit €50 million (~$60 million). It is run by Pierre Etienne Franc, former VP of Hydrogen Energy at Air Liquide. 

Click here for the full press release from Plug Power.

On April 23, FCHEA member Honda announced its target for 100% zero emission vehicle sales in North America by 2040. This goal includes both fuel cell and electric vehicle sales. Honda stated that it views hydrogen as a key component in achieving carbon neutrality. Honda aims to reduce cost of fuel cell vehicles and further the idea of a hydrogen society by expanding the applications of fuel cells.

Click here for the full press release from Honda.

On April 8, FCHEA member Michelin announced its 2030 strategy. In this strategy, hydrogen mobility was included. Michelin aims to become a world leader in hydrogen fuel cells through its joint venture with global automotive supplier Faurecia.

Click here for the full press release from Michelin.

On April 22, FCHEA member Nikola announced a collaboration with TravelCenters of America, an operator/franchisor of full-service travel centers. This collaboration will lead to the installation of two hydrogen fueling stations for heavy-duty trucks at two current TA-Petro sites. The two locations are in California and are expected to be commercially operational in the first quarter of 2023. 

Click here for the full press release from Nikola.

On March 30, FCHEA member Bloom Energy announced it has started portfolio planning for more than 40 megawatts (MW) of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) to be distributed throughout the Northeast. The new portfolio is in conjunction with a Community Distributed Generation (CDG) program. The initial projects will be located in New York state, adding to the 7.5 MW already installed in Staten Island, New York.

On April 21, FCHEA member Toyota along with Chevron announced their plans to work together on the development of large-scale commercial hydrogen applications. The two companies identified hydrogen-related public policy, understanding current and future market demand, and joint research and development as priority areas in their collaboration.

Click here for the full press release from Toyota.

On April 15, FCHEA member Cummins announced its fuel cells powered the world's first hydrogen-powered aircraft, the DLR-HY4. The hydrogen-powered aircraft can seat four people and has completed 30 two-hour test flights. Research has shown the aircraft has the possibility of being scaled up to 1.5 megawatts (MW) capacity, allowing for the aircraft to carry 40 passengers and travel 2,000 kilometers.

On March 30, Plug Power and Canadian company Brookfield Renewable Corporation announced plans to build a renewable hydrogen production plant powered by Brookfield Holtwood hydroelectric facility. Plug Power projects the plant will produce 15 metric tons of 100% emission-free liquid hydrogen per day. According to Plug Power, construction will begin in the first quarter of 2022 and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. The plant will be located in south-central Pennsylvania on the Susquehanna River and will create 25 green energy jobs.

Click here for the full press release from Plug Power.

On March 24, FCHEA member Nel received an order for four additional H2Station units for light-duty vehicle fueling in California. The order was placed by Iwatani, a fully integrated supplier of hydrogen. The value of the purchase was over NOK 40 million (~$4.6 million). These modules will be delivered to the fourteen additional units that were purchased in 2020. 

Click here for the full press release from Nel.

On April 22, FCHEA member Hyundai announced its expansion of NEXO Fuel Cell SUV availability with the opening of the first Hyundai NEXO dealer in San Diego County, Hyundai Escondido. This dealership is the fifth in California. NEXO's are currently being leased for $379 a month for 36 months and includes complimentary hydrogen fuel for three years.

On April 9, FCHEA member BayoTech announced its partnership with biogas, biomethane, and renewable hydrogen plants specialist BIOVIC. The two companies intend to support the growth and mutual leadership in the renewable gas sector. The companies aim to do this by using BayoTech technology with BIOVIC’s experience with renewable hydrogen plants. 

Click here for the full press release from BayoTech. 

On April 9, FCHEA member Nel announced its collaboration with Wood, a consulting and engineering company, through a framework agreement. The partnership will develop and complete large-scale renewable hydrogen projects that will be located across the globe. 

Click here for the full press release from Nel.

Click here for the full press release from Nikola.

On March 31, FCHEA member Air Products highlighted its partnership with transit bus manufacturer New Flyer of America during its five-city tour of Washington state. The tour of the Evergreen State began on March 22 and showcased an Air Products' mobile fueling station, trained teams how to refuel buses, and allowed drivers to experience a fuel cell bus under real-world conditions.

On April 8, Air Products detailed its continued tour of the Northwest United States with transit bus manufacturer New Flyer of America. The tour made two stops in Oregon, showing the benefits of fuel cell buses that are powered by Air Products’ hydrogen. This leg of the tour showed Oregonians a bus being fueled with Air Products’ hydrogen and a bus being driven under real-world conditions.

Click here for the full press release from Air Products on the Washington tour, and click here for the full press release from Air Products on the Oregon tour.

On April 1, FCHEA member PowerCell received a follow-on order for two 100-kilowatt (kW) fuel cell systems, placed by a U.S. agriculture equipment manufacturer, which will use the fuel cell systems to test electrification of tractors using hydrogen fuel cells. The fuel cell systems will be delivered during the fourth quarter of 2021. 

Click here for the full press release from PowerCell.

Click here for the full press from Nikola.

On March 24, FCHEA member Toyota announced it will be joined by Hino and Isuzu in a new partnership in commercial vehicles. The partnership intends to combine Toyota’s CASE technologies with commercial vehicle foundations of Hino and Isuzu. These companies intend to develop both battery electric and fuel cell vehicles and plan to introduce fuel cell trucks to a hydrogen-based society demonstration in Fukushima, Japan.

Click here for the full press release from Toyota.

On March 26, Plug Power announced its partnership with Alpine F1 Team, a Formula One constructor. This collaboration complements a joint venture signed in January 2021 between Renault Group and Plug Power that looks for hydrogen solutions for on-road vehicles. With this partnership with Alpine F1, the Plug Power logo will be displayed on the A521 car and team racewear.

On March 18, Toyota recognized the W.L. Gore GORE-SELECT Membrane technology with a Project Award for the enhanced performance of the 2021 Mirai. According to FCHEA member Gore, the GORE-SELECT Membrane features a 30% thickness reduction with improved gas permeability and fuel efficiency. Additionally, the membrane has a reinforcement layer that improves mechanical durability.

Click here for the full press release from Toyota.

Click here for the full press release from Nel. 

Click here for the full press release from Plug Power.

On April 22, President Biden announced emissions targets aiming for a 50 to 52 percent reduction from 2005 levels by 2030. The announcement, made during the Leaders Summit on Climate, calls on the entire economy to reduce emissions. Among other solutions, hydrogen was mentioned to the decarbonize industrial sectors of steel and cement production, and hydrogen was identified as a method of powering industrial facilities.

Click here for the full press release from the White House on the emissions reduction targets.

On March 26, FCHEA member PDC Machines partnered with IVYS Inc., a developer of hydrogen infrastructure, to bring the first retail hydrogen fueling station to Australia. The station, owned by Australian joint venture firm ActewAGL, will support a fleet of 20 Hyundai NEXO fuel cell vehicles (FCVs). PDC and IVYS Inc. designed the equipment, which will support the fleet with up to 140 kilograms of hydrogen fuel per week. This value can be increased three-fold by adding a second compressor in the existing infrastructure. Click here for the full press release from PDC Machines.

On March 30, H2 Mobility announced the opening of two new hydrogen refueling stations in the German cities Saarbrucken and Neuruppin. These stations are the newest additions to the 24 refueling stations across Germany. The Saarbrucken station is equipped with FCHEA member Air Liquide technology and has the ability to expand its capacity to accommodate buses.

On April 8, Cummins held a ground breaking ceremony and began construction of its new fuel cell systems production facility in Herten, Germany. The facility will have a 10 megawatt (MW) capacity and will expand to support fuel cell stack refurbishment.

Click here for the full press release from Cummins.

On March 23, FCHEA member Air Liquide announced a plan to accelerate hydrogen development to reach €6 billion (~$7.1 billion) by 2035 as well as invest €8 billion (~$9.4 billion) in the low-carbon hydrogen supply chain. Air Liquide aims to bring its electrolysis capacity up to 3 gigawatts (GW) by 2030. This hastened rate of hydrogen development is part of Air Liquide's new environmental, social, and governance (ESG) Objectives to ACT for a Sustainable Future, which has three areas of focus: abatement of carbon dioxide emissions, care for patients, and trust with employees.

Click here for the full press release from Air Liquide.

On April 22, Bosch announced its views regarding the role of green hydrogen in future endeavors. Bosch made the prediction that the green hydrogen market in the European Union will be worth €40 billion (~$48.2 billion) and also have a 65% annual growth rate. Bosch plans to invest €1 billion (~$1.2 billion) in fuel cell technology to complement the stationary and mobile solutions Bosch is already developing and using.

Click here for the full press release from Bosch.

On April 15, FCHEA member Johnson Matthey announced that it has joined a new European consortium developing higher performance fuel cell components for heavy-duty trucks. This project will provide optimized management of fuel cell powertrains that will exhibit greater performance and higher durability, with an estimated lifetime of at least 30,000 hours. Additional members of the consortium include Bosch, FPT Industrial, and AVL.

Click here for the full press release from Johnson Matthey.

On April 23, Bloom announced an expansion of their global enterprise in hydrogen energy to increase their market competitiveness and deployment, along with appointing several industry veterans to head their strategic efforts. As part of this effort, Bloom Energy also announced the opening of a new office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Click here for the full press release from Bloom Energy.

On April 19, FCHEA member Garrett Motions Inc. announced its plan to host a showcase for its next-generation electric-boosting (E-Boosting) technologies that electrify powertrains, mainly with hybrid and fuel cell vehicles. Some of the products to be highlighted at the showcase include Garrett’s 48-volt electric turbo vehicle and automotive software solutions.

On April 20, Hyundai released a 2021 Earth Day collaboration video with BTS, entitled “For Tomorrow We Won't Wait.” This is their second time teaming up to promote environmental causes, with 2020’s Earth Day video generating over 100 million views on YouTube. Hyundai and BTS have been working since last year to emphasize hydrogen’s importance to the future of the energy sector.

Click here for the full press release from PowerCell.

On April 13, BayoTech announced its partnering with fuel cell systems designer Loop Energy to market hydrogen solutions for fleet vehicles. The collaboration will market compatible infrastructure for the generation and storage of on-site hydrogen. The partnership will specifically utilize BayoTech's hydrogen fuel generation system and Loop Energy's fuel cells.

Click here for the full press release from BayoTech.

Click here for the full press release from BayoTech.

On March 19, Air Liquide announced it completed the first phase of construction for its 25-megawatt (MW) hydrogen electrolysis plants in the Tainan Technology Industrial Park in Taiwan. Upon completion, these plants will supply ultra-high purity hydrogen to the semiconductor industry and emerging hydrogen energy solutions in Taiwan. This project is part of a larger €200 million (~$235.5 million) investment, which will be able to produce up to 5000 Nm³ of ultra-high purity hydrogen per hour. According to Air Liquide, the electrolysis hydrogen plants will save over 35,000 tons of direct carbon dioxide emissions.  

Click here for the full press release from Air Liquide.

Click here for the full press release from Toyota.

Click here for the full press release from PowerCell.

Click here for the full press release from Toyota.

Click here for the full press release from Nel.

On March 18, FCHEA member Black & Veatch announced it entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Enegix Energy, a renewably powered energy grid provider, to conduct a feasibility study key for the development of a Brazilian renewable hydrogen plant. As part of the study, Enegix seeks to have its Base One Facility in Ceara, Brazil, which will produce 600 million kilograms of renewable hydrogen annually.

Click here for the full press release from Black & Veatch.

On March 19, FCHEA member Hexagon extended its strategic alliance with automobile and parts manufacturer Mitsui & Co., Ltd., for an additional five years. The partnership will help Hexagon achieve its goal of zero-emission mobility by compounding Mitsui’s production, logistics, and utilization of hydrogen. The original strategic alliance was signed in 2016.

Click here for the full press release from Hexagon.

Click here for the full press release from Johnson Matthey.

MultHyFuel is happy to announce that on Thursday, 29.04.2021, from 14:00 until 15:30 CEST, the launch event of MultHyFuel will take place. The project focuses on permitting and safety in hydrogen multi-fuel stations and is being coordinated by Hydrogen Europe, in collaboration with Air Liquide, ENGIE Lab CRIGEN, HSE, INERIS, ITM Power, Kiwa, Snam, Shell and ZSW. With the increased deployment of hydrogen refuelling stations (HRS) worldwide, MultHyFuel aims to contribute to the harmonization of existing laws and standards for implementing HRS co-located alongside conventional fuels. The project’s strategy includes practical, theoretical and experimental data acquired by several partners with great expertise in the hydrogen industry, as well as the active and continuous engagement of key stakeholders.

Click here to register for the event.

H2Tech Solutions is a virtual technical conference that will bring together expert engineers, technologists and managers working to advance fuel, chemical and industrial applications for hydrogen. The rapid expansion of interest in hydrogen as an energy source and feedstock is uniting the conventional and renewable energy industries with green transportation and other sectors.

Topics to be covered at H2Tech Solutions include advances in technologies for hydrogen production, storage, liquefaction, and safety; fuel cell and transportation applications; power and utilities applications; midstream, chemical and industrial applications; hydrogen capital projects; expansion of hydrogen infrastructure, transport and distribution; blue/green hydrogen in the energy transition; hybrid technology solutions; decarbonization efforts; and many more.

Click here for more information.

Click here to register for the event.

Click here to register for the event.

The Sustainable Energy Council brings you the inaugural Hydrogen Americas Summit taking place virtually on 8-11 June 2021. Hydrogen is taking an increasingly prominent role in global energy discussions, and Governments, as well as companies worldwide, are announcing strategies to embrace the low-carbon fuel as a key enabler towards climate targets. The Summit convenes Government representatives, hydrogen and energy stakeholders, service providers and end users to identify opportunities, get insights into the latest policy developments and establish new partnerships that will be crucial to drive the Region’s industry forward. The time is now ripe for the economy to run on hydrogen. Join the Sustainable Energy Council at the 1st Hydrogen Americas Summit and ensure you’re part of the growing hydrogen revolution.

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ACT Expo, the advanced transportation technology and clean fleet event in North America, serves as a meeting place for transportation executives looking to gain insight and hands-on access to the fuels, technologies, and vehicles driving the future of transportation. ACT Expo features dozens of product debuts and major announcements from leading OEMs and suppliers, unparalleled networking opportunities with the most influential and progressive leaders in the industry, peer-to-peer learning for progressive fleet operators, and access to the most comprehensive assembly of advanced commercial vehicles anywhere.

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The U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is excited to introduce the EERE Program Information Center—EERE’s new portal for funding opportunities.

Organizations interested in working with EERE can use the EERE Program Information Center to identify and respond to open opportunities—including Funding Opportunity Announcements, Requests for Information, Notices of Intent, Notices of Technical Assistance, and Lab Calls. Watch the EERE YouTube video to learn more! (Note: you must use the Google Chrome web browser to access the EERE Program Information Center)

Click here for more information on the portal.

The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program is announcing the release of its FY 2021 SBIR/STTR Phase I topics. Covering the research and development priorities of all EERE’s Technology Offices, these 12 topics comprised of 49 subtopics solicit innovative research across all three EERE Technology Sectors: Transportation, Renewable Energy, and Energy Efficiency.

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The purpose of the announcement is to solicit innovative R&D concepts to enable medium- and heavy-duty original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers, and fleet partners to develop higher efficiency trucks and freight systems that significantly reduce CO₂ emissions while meeting future criterion emission standards. DOE is seeking vehicle-level efficiency improvements for Class 7-8 regional-haul/long-haul trucks and Class 4-6 vocational trucks as well as system-level freight efficiency improvement (Class 4-8) beyond vehicle hardware. Projects will focus on real world operation with drive-cycle-based fuel economy including representative hub-to-hub routes and last-mile delivery. Predictive models will be developed to guide highest freight efficiency and lowest carbon footprint. Continued engine research will further optimize efficiency, reduce emissions and allow the use of biofuels and hydrogen, including powertrain artificial intelligence (AI) control for hybrid applications. Projects will pursue a focus on electrification, including hydrogen and fuel cell technology (including hybridization strategies such as fuel cell range extenders), battery electric and plug-in hybrid systems. Projects may also utilize automation/connectivity capabilities to further improve freight efficiency. Fleets operators and companies with large captive fleets are encouraged to be integral parts of teams, from analysis to technology development, and may also lead teams, along with vehicle manufacturers or major suppliers.

Click here for more information.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority), in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.Additionally, all bidders (including proposers, and respondents, as applicable) are notified that the Port Authority will ensure that, with respect to any contract/agreement entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises, minority business enterprises and woman-owned business enterprises, as applicable, will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids, proposals and responses, as applicable, in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

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South Coast AQMD is pleased to announce the availability of funds for the 2021 Carl Moyer Program (including the SOON (Surplus Off-Road Opt-In for NOx) Provision). At least $36 million is available for eligible projects including:

Applications are currently being accepted under Carl Moyer Program Announcement #PA2021-05 and SOON Program Announcement #PA2021-04. Paper applications will no longer be accepted! Only applications submitted through the Carl Moyer Online Application System will be accepted for funding consideration.

Click here to access the Carl Moyer Online Portal.

The California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) Clean Transportation Program announces the availability of $8.0 million to support ultra-low-carbon fuel in two funding categories: commercial-scale production facilities and blending infrastructure.

Click here for more information and click here for the request for information.

VALE improves airport air quality and provides air quality credits for future airport development. Created in 2004, VALE helps airport sponsors meet their state-related air quality responsibilities under the Clean Air Act. Through VALE, airport sponsors can use Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds and Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs) to finance low emission vehicles, refueling and recharging stations, gate electrification, and other airport air quality improvements. The VALE program is a Federal Aviation Association (FAA) program.

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The primary goal of the State Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) Clean Fuels Incentive Program (CFIP) is to reduce consumption of imported petroleum through the use of homegrown alternative fuels that will result in a cleaner and greener transportation sector within Maryland, improving the state's economy and environment in the process. With a program budget of $1.3M, there are 2 areas of interest (AOI) under the FY21 CFIP.

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There are $90 million in funds allocated to this category, for which the first installment was allotted $27 million. The first solicitation is scheduled for release pending approval by the South Coast AQMD Board on Friday, August 7, 2020. If approved, applications will be accepted online beginning Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. (PST) and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Both public and private entities that own and operate eligible vehicles may apply. Funding is available to replace the following vehicles with zero emission technologies:

Class 8 only:

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CORE is designed to accelerate deployment of cleaner off-road technologies by providing a streamlined way for fleets ready to purchase specific zero-emission equipment to receive funding to offset the higher cost of such technologies. This project is analogous to the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP), but will specifically target zero-emission off-road freight equipment that is currently in the early stages of commercial deployment.

Click here for more information.