Hydrogen Cars, Vehicles and Infrastructure
Over 90-percent of the hydrogen created today is done so by the process of steam reforming natural gas / methane. In this process, CO2 is created as a byproduct. And a substantial portion of this CO2 (a greenhouse gas) is simply released into the atmosphere as a byproduct. Now what if this didn’t have to […]
Continue ReadingThe U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking information in regard to sponsoring an H-Prize competition for developing cost effective home hydrogen refueling stations for consumer automobiles. According to the DOE, “The FCT Office is seeking information related to a potential H-Prize competition involving home hydrogen refueling systems, which would further the purpose of […]
Continue ReadingTongji Automotive Design & Research Institute, a part of Tongji University in Shanghai, China has developed a fuel cell concept car they have named the Volare (pictured above). The vehicle was premiered last week at the Auto China 2013 Motor Show. Developed by both Chinese and German scientists at the University, there are not a […]
Continue ReadingOn April 16, 2013 I had talked about the Aston Martin Rapide S hydrogen hybrid dual fuel car and its upcoming 24-Hours of Nürburgring Race. Are we there yet? Well, not quite but almost. The Rapide S hydrogen, however, has completed a test lap at the Nurburgring’s Nordschleife. The test drive went smoothly and no […]
Continue ReadingDr. Radenka Maric, a researcher at the University of Connecticut has discovered how to use 10 times less catalyst in PEM Fuel Cells. Dr. Maric uses the Reactive Spray Deposition Technique to achieve results. According to UConn, “The focuses of this program is on an adaptation of the Reactive Spray Deposition Technique for PEM Catalyst […]
Continue ReadingI had first mentioned the Hydrogenesis fuel cell ferryboat during the 2012 European Hydrogen Road Tour. During October 2012 Hydrogenesis was supposed to launch but was beset with technical issues until now. According to the BBC News, “Commissioned for the city council’s Green Capital initiative, Hydrogenesis operates 45-minute trips between the Arnolfini and the ss […]
Continue ReadingYesterday I talked about Japan opening their first public hydrogen fueling station. Today I want to talk about another Asian country’s first as well. Bangkok Industrial Gas Company (BIG), a subsidiary of Air Products, has decided to be large and in charge by creating Thailand’s first hydrogen fueling station. Air Products now operates 90 worldwide […]
Continue ReadingOn April 11, 2013 I talked about how Honda was testing the powering of homes in Japan using its fuel cell vehicles. The idea was to be prepared for another national emergency like the 2011 Tsunami. But, in order to have cars that can be used as emergency power generators, you also have to have […]
Continue ReadingOn April 03, 2013 I asked if iron is the new platinum. Researchers at the University of Calgary and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory seem to think so. Both are using iron in place of platinum for chemical reactions involving hydrogen. Researchers at the University of Calgary are even using an iron and cobalt combination […]
Continue ReadingWell, first off I have to thank Viacheslav Zgonnik for sending me the link to this article. I also have to thank Google Translate since the article is in French. The gist of the article is that in some parts of the world hydrogen gas occurs naturally (which is a paradox since it is often […]
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