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Hysata Ramps Up Toward Commercial Production of Electrolysers in Australia 

May 13, 2024 admin 0

Armed with its technology for efficient electrolysis and backed by a war chest of startup funding, Australian electrolyzer company Hysata is moving ahead with plans to scale up to commercial production in 2025. The progress comes amidst fresh recognition for the company as a significant new venture that is rapidly expanding at its new 8,000 square meter headquarters and manufacturing facility at Port Kembia, a suburb of Wollongong on the coast in New South Wales south of Sydney. […]

Fuel Cell / Hydrogen

Alfa Laval Heat Exchanger Developed Specifically for Fuel Cell Systems 

May 2, 2024 admin 0

The key to fuel cell viability is maximized system efficiency and minimized energy losses, says Alfa Laval as it introduces its AlfaNova GL50, presented as the first heat exchanger developed specifically for fuel cell systems.

“More and more carbon-neutral fuels are being created through power-to-X processes. Fuel cells provide X-to-power conversion without combustion,” says Malgorzata Moczynska, President, Business Unit Brazed & Fusion Bonded Heat Exchangers. “To get the most out of these fuels, you must minimize energy losses at every step. This is the role of the AlfaNova GL50 heat exchanger – it helps fuel cell manufacturers achieve full system potential. It’s all part of our efforts to accelerate decarbonization.” […]

Fuel Cell / Hydrogen

HyAxiom & Doosan Pass Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Components Environmental Testing for Ships 

May 2, 2024 admin 0

Fuel cell and hydrogen solutions providers HyAxiom, Inc. (HyAxiom) and Doosan Fuel Cell Co. (DFCC) have reached a milestone in their development of fuel cell power systems for ships with the passing of their solid oxide fuel cell stack in a critical environmental test by Det Norske Veritas (DNV), the classification society and a recognized advisor for the maritime industry. This is the world’s first SOFC cell stack to pass such a test, which is a core component of the marine SOFC under development by HyAxiom and DFCC.  […]

Materials/Manufacturing

GKN Powder Metallurgy Gets New CEO & Builds Its Magnet Business Signing Schaeffler as Key Customer in Automotive Electrification 

April 23, 2024 admin 0

Dowlais Group Plc, the recently established parent company of GKN Powder Metallurgy, has appointed Jean-Marc Durbuis as the new chief executive officer of GKN Powder Metallurgy.  He joined the company in March from Allnex, a supplier of resins and additives to the coating and inks industry where he was executive vice president of one of its global divisions with revenues of over €1 billion. Already a leading supplier of powder metal materials and sintered metal components, GKN PM lately has been expanding aggressively into magnet manufacturing to broaden its portfolio for the electric vehicle market.  […]

e-Power

Candela’s e-Power Hydrofoil Shuttle Takes to the Waterways of Sweden 

April 22, 2024 admin 0

Powered by two specially designed permanent-magnet motors and drive that operate underwater, a new commercial e-hydrofoil will soon be taking to the waters offshore Stockholm to ferry 30 people at a time at record-breaking speed and tranquility. A recent maiden voyage, aptly called a flight, saw the craft hitting its airborne take-off speed of 16 knots and quickly reaching its designed top speed of 30 knots within 16 seconds.  […]