Thе stage іѕ set fоr much оf the U.S. commercial-truck flееt, Amеrіса’ѕ frеіght backbone, to undergo a major green trаnѕfоrmаtіоn оvеr thе next decade. While еѕtаblіѕhеd brands ѕuсh аѕ Frеіghtlіnеr аnd its parent, Dаіmlеr, are dеfіnіtеlу up tо thе task, thе uрhеаvаl could allow a nеw generation of uрѕtаrt соmраnіеѕ іnсludіng Nіkоlа (hydrogen fuel cell • Read More »
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Regenerative Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles to advance Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology
July 15, 2017 | By George Wand | Comments Off on Regenerative Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles to advance Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology | Filed in: History.“If society’s goals are to reduce carbon from the transportation side, they only have a few options and from our point of view, the fuel cell is the most compelling one.” — Craig Scott, Toyota’s national manager of advanced technologies Following is the conclusion of the speech by Dr. Ballard at Camden: “Air pollution takes many adverse • Read More »
Geoffrey Ballard speaks about Hydrogen & Fuel Cell History
July 8, 2017 | By George Wand | Comments Off on Geoffrey Ballard speaks about Hydrogen & Fuel Cell History | Filed in: History.“We must move away from our dependency on fossil fuels, and I am glad that GM has invested over $1 billion in hydrogen fuel cells cars to meet this goal.” — Albert Wynn, United States House of Representatives How Geoffrey Ballard progressed from an idea and a vision to the success his idea is • Read More »
Hyundai Genesis GV80
May 18, 2017 | By Hydro Kevin Kantola | Comments Off on Hyundai Genesis GV80 | Filed in: .Multinational Korean automotive car manufacturer, Hyundai Motor Company, unveiled the Genesis GV80 fuel cell concept as part of the expansion of the Genesis luxury line at the April 2017 New York Motor Show. Despite the SUV manufacturing industry continuously becoming saturated, Hyundai remains positive to join other major players like Honda and Toyota in coming • Read More »
Hyundai FE Fuel Cell Concept
April 15, 2017 | By Hydro Kevin Kantola | Comments Off on Hyundai FE Fuel Cell Concept | Filed in: .At the 87th Geneva Motor Show held from March 9 to March 19, 2017, South Korea-based automaker, Hyundai, unveiled the next generation FE (Fuel Eco) Fuel Cell Concept, a sturdy-looking hydrogen-powered vehicle to be the successor to the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell. The idea of an SUV or CUV that runs with hydrogen power has • Read More »
FEV Puts Fuel Cell Range Extender into Fiat 500
April 10, 2017 | By Hydro Kevin Kantola | Comments Off on FEV Puts Fuel Cell Range Extender into Fiat 500 | Filed in: Hydrogen Cars.FEV has developed a fuel cell range extender and successfully integrated it in the subcompact category of the current battery-electric vehicle (BEV). In order to demonstrate the compatibility of this technology, the engineers have decided to use a Fiat 500 based BEV, which represents a particular challenge in its existing space. They have come up • Read More »
Car Designer favours Hydrogen & Fuel Cell History
March 18, 2017 | By George Wand | Comments Off on Car Designer favours Hydrogen & Fuel Cell History | Filed in: History.“A designer is an emerging synthesis of artist, inventor, mechanic, objective economist, and evolutionary strategist.” – Buckminster Fuller The 1973 oil embargo caused a number of changes in industry and society. It caused the (temporary) departure of the muscle cars and created an enthusiasm for small, fuel-efficient cars. It reduced highway speed limits, started • Read More »
Canada’s effect on Hydrogen & Fuel Cell History
March 11, 2017 | By George Wand | Comments Off on Canada’s effect on Hydrogen & Fuel Cell History | Filed in: History.“I don’t think we’re going to see the price of oil going down in the near future, that’s the reality.” -Carly Fiorina, former Republican presidential candidate When fuel prices increase again –very likely– and supplies diminish –very certain– alternative fuels are the only alternative. Hydrogen and electricity are two such substitutes, and fuel • Read More »
Nikola One & Two Long Haul Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks
December 17, 2016 | By Hydro Kevin Kantola | 1 Comment | Filed in: Hydrogen Trucks.In April of 2016, I wrote a blog post titled “Where are all of the hydrogen trucks?” Now, as of December 2016, the Nikola Motor Company has answered this call by unveiling the Nikola One and Nikola Two long-haul, class 8 hydrogen fuel cell trucks. The Nikola Two is very similar to the Nikola One • Read More »
Will the Increasing BEV Range Kill the Hydrogen Car?
September 13, 2016 | By Hydro Kevin Kantola | Comments Off on Will the Increasing BEV Range Kill the Hydrogen Car? | Filed in: Competition.There have been a couple of big announcements lately regarding the increased range of BEV (battery electric vehicles). The new Tesla Model S is supposed to have a range of 315 miles and the new Chevy Bolt EV is said to have a range of 238 miles. So, the question of the day is will • Read More »