Hydrogen Cars, Vehicles and Infrastructure
On March 14, 2013 I had talked about how BMW was bullish on fuel cell forklifts and other materials handling units. At that time, at their Spartanburg, SC manufacturing facility, BMW had just purchased 100 fuel cell material handling units. Now, BMW has decided to expand by purchasing 175 more Plug Power units for the […]
Continue ReadingYesterday I had talked about nitrogen doped carbon nanotubes for fuel cells which is a platinum-free invention created by the researchers at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Today I would like to talk about how researchers in Korea, at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), invented edge-halogenated graphene nanoplatelets for use in […]
Continue ReadingResearchers at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) have invented a new type of catalyst that involves nitrogen doped carbon nanotubes that could lead to cheaper alkaline fuel cells and batteries. The new technology is robust and doesn’t rely on precious metals. According to LANL, “The new catalyst doesn’t use precious metals such as platinum, […]
Continue ReadingOn February 26, 2013 I had talked about how Hyundai had rolled their first ix35 FCEV fuel cell vehicles off the assembly line at its Ulsan factory in Korea. Now, 15 of those vehicles have been shipped and delivered to Copenhagen, Denmark. According to Hyundai, “Hyundai Motor Company has today delivered the first of its […]
Continue ReadingThe Gitane Alter Bike by Cycleurope is said to be the first of its kind in the world. The hydrogen fuel cell e-bike uses a combination of fuel cell and lithium-ion batteries for power. The fuel cell hybrid bike’s advantages over regular electric bikes is short recharging times, longer range and no plugin infrastructure will […]
Continue ReadingOver the past 6 years I’ve spoken half a dozen times about Aberdeen, Scotland and its plans to become a hydrogen hub for cars, buses and energy. Now, Aberdeen is making news again as it ups its game in regard to hydrogen. According to the Aberdeen City Council, “A Hydrogen Economy for Aberdeen City Region […]
Continue ReadingThanks to Google Translate for this story in French (and out of France) that is now readable in English. The hydrogen fuel cell remote control car (pictured above) ran for 2,357 laps or 212.1 km at the 24 hours of St. Jo green race recently. Using solar power and rainwater, high school students fueled the […]
Continue ReadingDuke University engineers have come up with a novel method to create hydrogen that also creates nearly zero carbon monoxide in the process. The materials used are nanoparticles of gold and iron oxide (rust). In April 2013 I wondered on this blog if iron is the new platinum – and it may very well be. […]
Continue ReadingMajor oil and gas companies in Japan are getting ready for the 2015 rollout of commercial hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. In April 2013, the first fueling station in Japan, operated by JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation, to offer both gasoline and compressed hydrogen gas went live. According to the Japan Times, “Oil distributors have […]
Continue ReadingHere is an interesting press release that came across my desk this morning. The student race team at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands is raising money for their hydrogen car by “crowd funding”. Press Release Delft – 15-05-2013. The Forze student race team of the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands is […]
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