Fuel Cell / Hydrogen

Design & Testing

Consortium developing sensor array to prolong fuel cell life 

October 6, 2022 admin 0

Getting rid of contaminants in cathode air is the problem. With research studies in Germany and a prototype that will be tested in China, Mann+Hummel is leading a consortium seeking to develop an air filter system that will prolong the life of fuel cells for commercial vehicles. Advanced air filtration sensor technology is seen as an important tool in improving the performance/lifetime ratio of fuel cell systems and the company has its sights set on the Chinese market particularly. […]

Fuel Cell / Hydrogen

Plastic Omnium Targets €3 Billion Sales by 2030 Across Full H2 Value Chain 

October 6, 2022 admin 0

Clutching fresh orders for its hydrogen fuel tanks, €74 million in government support and spending earnestly to support its plans, French automotive supplier Plastic Omnium is moving ahead aggressively with a strategy to invest €100 million each year to increase its expertise and footprint across the entire hydrogen value chain. Its goal is to reach €300 million sales in hydrogen and fuel cell markets by 2025 and €3 billion sales by 2030.  […]

Design & Testing

SFC Energy Tests Disaster Relief in Germany, Ships More Units to Singapore and Canada 

September 26, 2022 admin 0

Few companies can demonstrate the effectiveness of fuel cells for diverse applications like SFC Energy AG of Germany, a pioneering manufacturer in hydrogen technology with an array of market-focused products. Further credence comes from several recent developments, one being a test for disaster relief power in Germany, others being continued orders from Singapore for its portable units and a repeat order from an oil & gas operator for a hybrid trailer-mount version tailored for remote off-grid sites.  […]

Fuel Cell / Hydrogen

Johnson Matthey to Build Fuel Cell Component Gigafactory in UK 

September 26, 2022 admin 0

Johnson Matthey is planning to an £80 million gigafactory at its existing site in Royston, UK, to scale up the manufacture of hydrogen fuel cell components. The plan follows on the company’s ambition unveiled earlier this year to be the market leader in performance components for fuel cells and electrolysers, targeting more than £200 million sales in hydrogen technologies by the end of 2024/25. 
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Fuel Cell / Hydrogen

First 100%-Hydrogen Train Route Caps Partner-Rich H2 & Fuel Cell Buildout by Alstom 

September 13, 2022 admin 0

Only days before the beginning of September, a rite of passage occurred on the rail tracks of Lower Saxony, Germany when the Coradia iLint reached a historical milestone as it began use on the world premiere 100% hydrogen train route in passenger operation. The fuel-cell powered regional train emits only only steam and condensed water while operating with a low level of noise. Engineered and built by Alstom, it highlights a remarkable series of steps that the company has made recently in hydrogen and fuel cell development for e-mobility — much of the activity derived from its acquisition of fuel cell manufacturer Helion Hydrogen Power in 2021. […]