Hydrogen technologies

Johnson Matthey drives world-leading fuel cell performance, increasing power density by 20%

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

LONDON, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Matthey (JM), as part of leading European consortium GAIA, has helped deliver a fuel cell power density of 1.8 W/cm2 @ 0.6V.  This represents a twenty per cent increase versus state-of-the-art technology. This market-leading result marks a significant step forward for fuel cell technology and JM's net zero aspirations.

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  • LONDON, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Matthey (JM), as part of leading European consortium GAIA, has helped deliver a fuel cell power density of 1.8 W/cm2 @ 0.6V.
  • The increased power density will lower overall stack cost, in turn helping to advance the commercialisation of fuel cell powered vehicles.
  • These fuel cell stacks could be powering trucks on our roads in five years' time and will be the best in class fuel cell technology currently available.
  • JM's fuel cell technology has moved the industry forward for over two decades, providing solutions for some of the world's most established fuel cell players and automotive OEMs.

PowerTap Acquires 49% of AES-100 Inc., a Green Hydrogen Technology Company Focused on Fuel Cells for the Transportation Industry

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Significant cost savings through AES should accelerate the adoption of hydrogen technology and promote growth of fuel cell vehicle and renewable energy sectors.

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  • Significant cost savings through AES should accelerate the adoption of hydrogen technology and promote growth of fuel cell vehicle and renewable energy sectors.
  • Raghu Kilambi, Chief Executive Officer of PowerTap stated, PowerTaps hydrogen production technology and the advanced electrolyzer technology have great synergy.
  • Their integration offers a highly competitive modular system for on-site hydrogen production for the emerging multi-billion dollar fuel cell industry.
  • ABOUT POWERTAP HYDROGEN CAPITAL CORP.
    PowerTap Hydrogen Capital Corp., through its wholly-owned subsidiary, PowerTap Hydrogen Fueling Corp. (PowerTap), is focused on installing hydrogen production and dispensing fueling infrastructure in the United States.

Air Products and Cummins to Accelerate Development and Deployment of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks

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Monday, July 26, 2021

Cummins will provide hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains integrated into selected OEM partners heavy-duty trucks for Air Products, as Air Products begins the process of converting its global fleet of distribution vehicles to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

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  • Cummins will provide hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains integrated into selected OEM partners heavy-duty trucks for Air Products, as Air Products begins the process of converting its global fleet of distribution vehicles to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
  • Following a successful demonstration and pilot phase, Air Products plans to convert its global fleet of approximately 2,000 trucks to hydrogen fuel cell zero-emission vehicles.
  • Additionally, Cummins and Air Products will work together to increase the accessibility of renewable hydrogen, including hydrogen infrastructure opportunities that promote the adoption of hydrogen for mobility.
  • Only hydrogen fuel cell vehicles can provide the necessary range, refueling time, and weight requirements to decarbonize this important transportation sector, said Eric Guter , Air Products vice president for hydrogen for mobility solutions.

Global Hydrogen Generation and Batteries Market Report 2021 with Focus on Growth Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, July 26, 2021

The "Growth Opportunities in Hydrogen Generation and Batteries" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Growth Opportunities in Hydrogen Generation and Batteries" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The report also provides information on 3D printed proton exchange membranes for designing and fabricating solid state capacitors used in energy storage devices.
  • The TOE features information on an innovative anode-free battery design that enables development of solid state batteries.
  • The TOE additionally provides insights in solid oxide fuel cells, and the latest insights on the conversion of sewage waste into hydrogen.

Hyundai's XCIENT Fuel Cell Hitting the Road in California

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Monday, July 26, 2021

Debuting last year in Switzerland, XCIENT Fuel Cell has proven its commercial viability through more than one million kilometers of driving in real-world conditions.

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  • Debuting last year in Switzerland, XCIENT Fuel Cell has proven its commercial viability through more than one million kilometers of driving in real-world conditions.
  • Hyundai Motor teamed with public and private partners in the U.S. to operate 30 units of Class 8 XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks, starting from the second quarter of 2023.
  • Hyundai's NorCAL ZERO project, also known as Zero-Emission Regional Truck Operations with Fuel Cell Electric Trucks, will deploy 30 units of Class 8 XCIENT Fuel Cell, with a 6x4 drive axle configuration, to northern California by the second quarter of 2023.
  • Hyundai Motor was able to gain the support of California funding agencies and local communities to demonstrate its hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty commercial vehicles, in large part due to the XCIENT Fuel Cell truck's proven track record in Europe.

Multi-Million Pound Supply Partnership Between Octopus Hydrogen and Luxfer Will Drive Forward UK’s Green Transport Ambitions

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

A multi-million pound partnership between Octopus Hydrogen and Luxfer Gas Cylinders is paving the way to make heavy goods transportation and the aviation industries cleaner and greener.

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  • A multi-million pound partnership between Octopus Hydrogen and Luxfer Gas Cylinders is paving the way to make heavy goods transportation and the aviation industries cleaner and greener.
  • We are working with Luxfer Gas Cylinders to make green hydrogen for mobility a reality.
  • Its an exciting step forward, and were proud to be working alongside Octopus Hydrogen to drive forward innovation.
  • Octopus Hydrogen will bring Octopus Energys unrivalled customer centric approach to the green hydrogen supply market.

Advent Technologies is Nominated to be Part of the First Wave of IPCEI Hydrogen

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

Advent has also been selected by the Ministry to be the Coordinator of Technology Field 2 dedicated to fuel cells and associated technologies.

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  • Advent has also been selected by the Ministry to be the Coordinator of Technology Field 2 dedicated to fuel cells and associated technologies.
  • This joint document will be part of a chapeau document that will justify all eligibility and compatibility conditions of IPCEI.
  • Advent will also be spearheading the Green HiPo project as part of the overall, joint White Dragon project.
  • This is the next crucial step for the creation and development of clean energy hydrogen technologies in Greece.

Accelerating the Global Role of Hydrogen - the Path to a Net-Zero Carbon Future

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

(TSX: DYA) (OTCQX: DYFSF) (FSE: DMJ) has been betting on a hydrogen future for over seventeen years.

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  • (TSX: DYA) (OTCQX: DYFSF) (FSE: DMJ) has been betting on a hydrogen future for over seventeen years.
  • In a recent interview , Jim Payne, CEO of dynaCERT said, "I've always believed in the hydrogens future.
  • From the news: Stephen has served on numerous industry boards throughout his career in Clean Technology and the New Hydrogen Economy.
  • Looking at the global headlines and the strong commitment to a hydrogen future, many potential collaborations are on the horizon.

Upstart Power Announces Expansion of Leadership Team

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

Upstart Power , a leading developer and manufacturer of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) power systems for backup power and distributed generation, announces today the addition of two executives to expand the companys management team and further position the company for success.

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  • Upstart Power , a leading developer and manufacturer of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) power systems for backup power and distributed generation, announces today the addition of two executives to expand the companys management team and further position the company for success.
  • Jeff Gatto is leading Upstart Powers efforts to design, develop, and manufacture an expanding portfolio of Upgen SOFC power systems.
  • The Upgen Power system from Upstart Power works collaboratively with intermittent renewable sources like solar and battery storage and will cycle on when other sources are unavailable, providing 24-7-365, long-duration backup power generation.
  • Founded in late 2018, Upstart Power is a privately held company, funded by investors including TJ Rodgers, Enphase Energy and Sunnova Energy.

Bloom Energy and Heliogen Join Forces to Harness the Power of the Sun to Produce Low-Cost Green Hydrogen

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

Heliogen and Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) today announced plans to produce green hydrogen using only concentrated solar power and water, further accelerating the worlds progress toward a zero-carbon future.

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  • Heliogen and Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) today announced plans to produce green hydrogen using only concentrated solar power and water, further accelerating the worlds progress toward a zero-carbon future.
  • The complementary technologies make for economically viable green hydrogen production, on par with hydrogen produced from photovoltaic solar generation.
  • By coupling our technology with Bloom Energys electrolyzers, we can produce this crucially important fuel at an attractive price point.
  • Industrial companies are particularly well-suited for low-cost, large-scale hydrogen utilization given the substantial energy requirements and notable CO2 emissions.