Global Scans · Fuel cells · Weekly Summary

• [New] Joint Initiative for Hydrogen Vehicles across Europe (JIVE) projects will encourage fuel cell bus adoption across EU countries. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The initial prototype testing for the HT-PEM fuel cell module is expected to take place at Siemens Energy's testing facility in Erlangen, Germany, in 2025, with the testing of the first fuel cell module scheduled for completion in 2026. Electric Hybrid Marine Technology
• A Loughborough technology company has unveiled a brand-new hydrogen fuel cell that could make the global roll out of zero emission passenger cars a reality. BBC
• Intelligent Energy predicts that its Drive fuel cell system will cost around £100 per kW by the end of the decade - making it less expensive than EVs and comparable to internal-combustion engine vehicles. CarSifu
• Pajarito Powder opened a new manufacturing facility in 2024 that will enable 200 times as much production of hydrogen fuel cell catalysts and 100 times as much production of green hydrogen catalysts. Yahoo Finance
• The HYLA refueling solutions network is expected to offer Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles and other Class 8 customers a variety of flexible refueling options, including modular and permanent HYLA stations, customer-owned facilities, and partnerships with public truck stops. Automotive World
• IMC's fleet of 50 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks will be on the roads by the end of 2024, in line with pending California regulations mandating that all new drayage trucks registered must be zero-emission vehicles. BizClik Media Ltd.
• Even the least ambitious pathway for hydrogen in our sustainable planet will require a 40-fold scaling in the capacity of electrolysers, fuel cells, carbon capture and storage, and other clean hydrogen infrastructure. Policy Exchange
• In compliance with pending California regulations mandating that all new drayage trucks registered must be zero-emission vehicles in an effort to phase out fossil-fuel trucks from ports by 2035, Nikola's hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles offer an immediate and viable solution. Automotive World
• Germany's Federal Ministry of Digital Infrastructure and Transport will provide up to €8m under the second phase of its National Innovation Programme for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology for the HyTraGen (Hydrogen Tram Next Generation) project. International Railway Journal
• Fuel cells from the cooperation with Toyota will be deployed in the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT, alongside a fuel cell stack and overall system developed by the BMW Group. BMW Group
• If we just focus on the other industrial demand and the stationary applications for green hydrogen that utilise platinum as a catalyst, in 2024 we are expecting hydrogen demand for platinum from stationary fuel cells and electrolysers to increase by more than 120%. Mining Weekly
• India's early adoption of hydrogen fuel cell technology positions it favorably on the global stage, offering immense potential for green fuel adoption in marine transportation. 99Notes Best IAS Coaching Delhi
• Companies and organizations will converge at Hydrogen Village 2024, contributing to the array of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies on display. RE+ Events
• Innovations in hydrogen production, storage and distribution, along with advancements in fuel cell technology, could pave the way for hydrogen to become a key player in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions. Yahoo Finance
• A combination of battery storage and hydrogen fuel cells could help the United States, as well as many other countries, to transition to a 100% clean electricity grid in a low-cost, reliable fashion. pv magazine International
• Proton conducting electrochemical cells, especially protonic ceramic fuel cells, are expected to be a breakthrough technology in next-generation energy conversion systems, primarily because of their high proton conductivity and low activation energy below 600 °C. The Royal Society of Chemistry
• Battery energy storage systems will see increased adoption in 2024, supporting longer runtime demands and integrating with alternative energy sources, such as solar or fuel cells. DigitalNow Asia
• On the geographical front, Asia Pacific is projected to experience the highest growth rate, spurred by an increase in demand for fuel cell vehicles across both private and public transportation sectors. Yahoo Finance
• By 2030 in the Announced Pledges Scenario, as more and more hydrogen is produced through electrolysers powered at least in part via renewables, fuel cell vehicles in some regions can offer near-zero well-to-wheel emissions. IEA
• Some industry insiders believe that cars powered by hydrogen, either by combusting it like gasoline or by incorporating it into a fuel cell, could even overtake the prevalence of battery-powered electric vehicles in the coming years. oilprice.com
• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully generated power from a hydrogen fuel cell in space as part of a test that could help transform manned space missions. gasworld
• The State of NRW in Germany has set a target of 11,000 fuel cell trucks of over 20 tonnes by 2030, while Spain's target of 5,000 fuel cell trucks by 2030 was proposed in the Spanish Hydrogen Roadmap. gasworld

Last updated: 14 April 2024