01 May 2024
BAE Systems will provide its Gen3 propulsion and accessories power management system for the zero-emission fuel cell electric platform
BAE Systems, a leader in heavy-duty electric propulsion, will provide its next-generation electric drive system to GILLIG, a manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses in the U.S., for its new line of H2 fuel cell buses.
Industrialization and the marine fuel cell
With regulators aiming to achieve net-zero emissions for the shipping sector by 2050, the industry—which delivers more than 80% of global trade—is a key target for fuel cell technology. However, while transforming H2 into electricity offers a decarbonization path that attracts investments from bunkering ship owners globally, alternatives to marine fuel cells have proved (so far) more persuasive for shipping’s owner class.
Mining the utilization of H2 in hard-to-abate sectors
Industries such as refining, heavy-duty transportation and electricity generation are often mentioned in connection with H2 utilization; however, the mining sector also has the potential to decarbonize operations by using H2.
29 Apr 2024
Yamaha publicly demonstrates Yamaha H2-powered golf car
Yamaha Motor Corporation gave the first demonstration of a H2-powered golf car at the Yamaha Marine Innovation Center in Kennesaw, Georgia, following a meeting of the Georgia H2 Energy Braintrust.
RONN signs joint venture LoI with Hydrogen Horizons
RONN, Inc. has signed an LoI to form a joint venture (JV) with its long-time friends at Hydrogen Horizons. The purpose of the JV is to work together and further enhance the commercialization of H2 around the globe.
26 Apr 2024
Wrightbus secures further German order for 46 H2 buses
Wrightbus announced a milestone deal to provide 46 H2 buses to Germany, taking a demo bus from Belfast to showcase its reliability and range. The buses ordered by Cottbusverkehr GmbH will serve the city of Cottbus, the second largest city in the state of Brandenburg.
Parker Aerospace joins HyFIVE consortium to advance aviation liquid H2 fuel system development
Parker Aerospace will participate in the HyFIVE consortium of industry and academic partners developing a world-leading liquid H2 fuel system and supply chain supporting zero-emission aviation in the 2030s.
24 Apr 2024
Hiringa launches Australasia's first H2 refueling network
Green H2 company Hiringa Energy, together with its investors and partners, launch Australasia’s first zero-emission green H2 refueling network, Hiringa Refueling New Zealand, to propel New Zealand towards its goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Air Products announces plans to build network of commercial-scale multi-modal H2 refueling stations
Air Products announced it intends to build a network of permanent, commercial-scale multi-modal H2 refueling stations stretching from Edmonton to Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
19 Apr 2024
ORLEN’s H2 mobility project wins grant from the European Union
The Clean Cities Hydrogen mobility in Poland project implemented by ORLEN has been backed by the largest grant ever awarded by the European Union for H2 innovation, totaling €62 MM of non-repayable funding.
18 Apr 2024
The first H2 train carried out tests on the Portuguese railway network
The FCH2RAIL consortium has successfully completed testing in Portugal. The H2 train travelled on the Minho Line between Valença and Nine stations, making it the first H2 train in Portugal.
16 Apr 2024
HyLight raises €3.7 MM to decarbonize aerial inspection with its H2-powered airship drone
HyLight, the pioneer of aerial inspection using H2 airship drones, announced a fundraising of €3.7 MM from VCs and business angels including Y Combinator, Ring Capital, Kima Ventures, Collaborative Fund, and Marc Tarpenning.
