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Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Headlines

Honda Officially Begins Sales of Clarity Fuel Cell in Japan, Collaborating with GM to Reduce Fuel Cell Costs On March 10, Honda officially began sales of the Clarity Fuel Cell, its next-generation fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) to customers in Japan.  The automaker stated it will sell approximately 200 vehicles in 2016, and that sales for the first year will focus on local governments and companies that Honda works with. Honda Motor Co. President and Chief Executive Takahiro Hachigo speaks during a press conference in the media preview of the Clarity Fuel Cell Source: AP Honda's Power Exporter also went on sale in Japan, which when used together with the Clarity FCEV, allows the vehicle to function as a 'power source on wheels,' capable of providing seven days worth of power to an average Japanese home. Toyota Joins Public Private Partnership to Test End-to-End, Wind-to-Hydrogen Supply Chain On March 14, Toyota announced it had joined a public- private partnership consisting of the Japanese Kanagawa Prefectural Government, the municipal governments of the cities of Yokohama and Kawasaki, and private sector companies Toshiba and Iwatani, to implement an end-to-end low carbon hydrogen supply chain. Diagram illustrating the low-carbon hydrogen supply chain as part of the project Source: Toyota As part of the project, electricity generated by a wind power plant will be used to electroylze hydrogen, which will then be compressed, stored, and transported by truck for use.  The hydrogen fuel will be used in a four separate locations to power 12 total fuel cell forklifts in a variety conditions. Toyota and partners will conduct a feasibility study as part of the project, focusing on hydrogen costs and emissions reductions as part of the hydrogen supply chain.   The project is expected to begin full-scale operations in 2017. For a link to the full press release, including additional project details, click here. Linde Showcases its Hydrogen Technology at 2016 Shell Eco-Marathon On March 3,  Linde announced that it would support this year's Shell Eco-Marathon (SEM) by providing hydrogen fuel for the fuel cell electric vehicl es (FCEVs) at the event.  SEM is a unique competition that challenges students around the world to design, build and drive the most energy-efficient car, including those powered by hydrogen. Linde traiLH2-Gas Mobile Refueling Unit Source: Linde Linde will showcase its mobile hydrogen refueling solution, the "traiLH2™-gas" refueling unit.  The 14-meter trailer features Linde's latest compression technology, and is able to deliver 240 kilograms of hydrogen, or fuel for up to 45 vehicles. Linde will also feature it's innovative hydrogen-powered E-Bike, which can provide peddling assist for over 100 kilometers using only 34 grams of hydrogen. Linde E-Bike Prototype Source: Linde The 2016 SEM events took place March 3-6 in Manila, Philippines, March 22-24 in Detroit, Michigan, and will take place on June 30 - July 3 in London, England. The Detroit marathon featured over 100 teams from across America, including a variety of ultra efficient hydrogen-powered vehicles.  For a link to Shell's SEM website, click here. For a link to the full press release, click here. Daimler to Introduce Citaro F-CELL Fuel Cell Electric Bus in 2018 On March 8, Daimler announced an expansion in its bus business, including the future launch of the Citaro F-CELL fuel cell electric bus (FCEB) in 2018.  The Citaro is based on a joint E-Mobility platform developed by Daimler for fuel cell and battery electric bus powertrains. Daimler Citaro F-CELL FCEB Source: Daimler The automaker stated its next-generation FCEB will be in production and on the roads in 2018, and that the Daimler Group's vehicle divisions are working together to advance emissions-free mobility. For a link to the full press release, click here. Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Breaks Two Distance Records On March 22, the London Hydrogen Network Expansion (LHNE) Project announced it had broken two distance records for hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), using Hyundai's ix35 Tucson FCEV.  LHNE is a government backed project to expand 700 bar hydrogen fueling stations across London and outlying areas. LHNE's Hyundai Tucson FCEV Source: LHNE LHNE project partners broke the record for the longest single distance driven on a tank of hydrogen, 400 miles, as well as the record for longest continuous journey by an FCEV, traveling 6,096 miles over six days. The record was broken as part of Hydrogen Week in the United Kingdom, in order to help raise awareness of hydrogen and fuel cell technology. For a link to the full press release, click here. Hotels Magazine Publishes Article on Hyatt Regency's SOFC Success On March 3, Hotels Magazine published an article, written by the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association, highlighting Bloom Energy's solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) installation at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich, Connecticut. In December of 2015, Hyatt installed a 500 kilowatt (kW) SOFC fed by natural gas, which supplies 75% of the facility's electric load.  The SOFC is expected to result in costs savings, as well as CO2 emission reductions of 40% when compared to utility-purchased electricity. The article breaks down the numerous other benefits of stationary fuel cells, including scalability, silent operation, and reliability. For a link to the full article, click here. Japan Government Announces Push for Hydrogen Fueling Stations, Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles Through 2025 On March 16, the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) announced a plan to support the development of 160 hydrogen fueling stations by 2020, and 320 by 2025.  A report released by METI aims to have 40,000 fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) on the road by 2020. Toyota launched the Mirai FCEV in Japan last year, and Honda recently began selling its Clarity Fuel Cell FCEV in the country as well. The government plans to increase subsidies for technology development to lower station construction costs, as well as lifting a ban on self-service at hydrogen fueling stations, and the implementation of mobile hydrogen fueling stations. For a link to the full article, click here. Earlier this month, Iwatani Corporation announced it was expanding its network of hydrogen fueling stations in Japan to 30 by March of 2017, building 10 new facilities.  For a link to the Iwatani article, click here. NEESC Commissioned Economic Study Reveals Growth of Northeast Region's Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Industry On March 17, The Northeast Electrochemical Energy Storage Cluster (NEESC), administered by the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. (CCAT), released results from an independent Impact Analysis for PLANing (IMPLAN), an economic analysis of the region's hydrogen and fuel cell industry. The study suggested the fuel cell and hydrogen energy industry as experienced growth in the region the last four years, contributing nearly $1.4 billion in in revenue and investment, as well as 6,500 direct, indirect, and induced jobs. Hydrogen and fuel cell companies in the region include Doosan Fuel Cell America, FuelCell Energy, Plug Power, and Proton OnSite. For a link to the full press release, click here. Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Sedan On Display at New York International Auto Show On March 23, Honda unveiled the Clarity Fuel Cell, the automaker's next-generation fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) in New York City.  The Clarity Fuel Cell is already on sale in Japan, and will launch in California later in 2016. Honda Clarity Fuel Cell at the New York International Auto Show Source: Honda The Clarity Fuel Cell features a fuel cell stack 33 percent smaller than its predecessor, a range of over 300 miles, and a refuel time of only three-to-five minutes. The NYIAS runs from March 23 to April 3, 2016. For a link to the full press release, click here. Toyota Wins Green Car Award at New York International Auto Show On March 24, Toyota's Mirai FCEV won the World Green Car Award at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) in New York City, as part of the World Car Awards program. Toyota Official Accepting World Green Car Award at New York Auto Show The World Car Awards are awarded each year by a body of automotive journalists from around the world.  The Mirai FCEV beat out the Chevrolet Volt and Toyota Prius for the top prize. For a link to the full awards website, click here. Hyundai Delivers First Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle in Ontario, Canada On March 11, Hyundai delivered the first Tucson fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) leased to a customer in Ontario, Canada, to Hydrogenics CTO and Co-Founder Joseph Cargnelli. Ontario Hyundai Tucson FCEV Customer Joseoph Cargnelli and Hyundai Officials Source: Hyundai Hyundai has previously delivered Tucson FCEVs in the province of British Columbia in 2015. For a link to the full press release, click here. Honda Delivers First Clarity Fuel Cell in Japan to Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry Shell, Kawasaki Heavy, Iwatani Partner in Hydrogen Shipment Technology On March 14, Shell announced it was joining Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Iwatani in developing technology for shipping hydrogen by sea, enabling steady supply of hydrogen as fuel. Shell will contribute its expertise in hydrogen transportation to develop international standards for marine transportation of liquefied hydrogen, and unlock large supplies of hydrogen around the world.  The partners plan to produce and ship hydrogen from low-quality brown coal from Australia. For a link to the full article, click here. Capitol Hyundai In San Francisco Bay Area Added To Growing Collection Of Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell Dealers On March 24, Hyundai announced Capitol Hyundai in San Jose, California, as the fifth Tucson fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) authorized dealer in the state, and the first to offer the vehicle in the Bay area. The dealership fulfilled additional requirements in hydrogen fuel cell fueling, servicing, and maintenance to qualify for the Tucson FCEV.  Hyundai has delivered nearly 100 Tucson FCEVs in California since its launch in 2014. Capitol Hyundai Joins Keyes Hyundai, Tustin Hyundai, Win Hyundai in Carson and Hardin Hyundai in Anaheim as the fifth qualified dealer. For a link to the full press release, click here. Dutch University Transforms Hyundai FCEV into a Power Plant On March 24, Delft University of Technology, located in the Netherlands, announced it has converted a Hyundai Tucson fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) into a mobile power plant by installing an electricity socket into the body of the car, the first of its kind. Modified Hyundai Tucson FCEV with Socket Source: Delft University of Technology The Delft research team are part of a group called Future Energy Systems, which has focused on integrated applications of FCEVs, including cars as power plants.  The team plans to use the modified Tucson FCEV for further applications, such as supplying electricity directly to a home. For a link to the full article, click here. California Air Resources Board Develops Hydrogen Infrastructure Tool On March 21, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) announced the California Hydrogen Infrastructure Tool (CHIT), which can be used to help identify opportunities for hydrogen fueling stations in accordance with California Assembly Bill 8. CHIT is a Geographical Information System-based tool used to assess the spatial distribution of the gap between the coverage provided by existing and funded  hydrogen stations, and the potential first adopter market for fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). For a link to the CHIT tool and supporting documents, click here. South Korea to Deploy Hydrogen-Powered Buses in Partnership with Hyundai On March 17, South Korean Finance Minister Yoo II-Ho announced plans to replace approximately 26,000 natural gas powered buses with fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs) nationwide.  The South Korean government will collaborate with automaker Hyundai to help promote the fuel cell technology for FCEBs. As part of the plan, the government aims to replace 2,000 buses a year with FCEBs, and install hydrogen fueling equipment at around 200 compress natural gas (CNG) stations across the country. For a link to the full article, click here. Aberdeen is First in Europe to Offer Hydrogen Powered Cars for Public Use On March 8, the Aberdeen City Council announced it was introducing hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) to the Scottish city's car club, the first of its kind in Europe. Aberdeen City Council Officials with Hyundai ix35 FCEV Source: Aberdeen City Council The city will provide two Hyundai ix35 FCEVs for public use in a pay-as-you-go model later this year.  Funding for the vehicles was provided by Transport Scotland's Hydrogen Program. For a link to the full press release, click here. H2 Logic Delivers Ninth Hydrogen Fueling Station For Denmark On March 3, H2 Logic, a European hydrogen station manufacturer, delivered Denmark's ninth hydrogen fueling station in the city of Kolding.  The station is located only 245 km (150 miles) from a hydrogen fueling station in Hamburg, Germany, allowing for easier cross-border travel. H2 Logic Station Opening in Kolding, Denmark Source: H2 Logic The hydrogen station in Kolding will be used by a fleet of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) from Hyundai delivered to the city and various local users. For a link to the full press release, click here.

Давно я здесь не публиковал новости из моего знакомого мира.
Российские кошмары отвлекают.
Мир идёт  к новой энергетике.
Это сильно повлияет на российскую экономику.
В  Китае тоже (как и повсеместно) назревают такие перемены, что наши хохмы с Силой Сибири и прочими задумками по Китаю будут удивлять вертикаль.
И мне уже бессмысленно говорить что-то вверх, слушать не будут.
Кудриноподобные конторы затевают смастерить новый предвыборный симулякр.
Поэтому продолжаем наслаждаться красотами хайтека оттуда.