Archives: 11-IHC

Eleventh International Hydrail Conference: a first look at the program

June 15, 2016 | By Stan Thompson | Comments Off on Eleventh International Hydrail Conference: a first look at the program | Filed in: Hydrail, Hydrogen Economy, Hydrogen Organizations, News, Uncategorized.

by guest blogger Stan Thompson This year’s “11-IHC” is the first event since the International Hydrail Conference series began in 2005 when a major focus of the agenda will be on hydrogen fuel cell passenger railway equipment already being manufactured and in service. (see http://www.hydrail.org) China now has two hydrail trams in production. One is • Read More »

HYDRAIL: FROM RESOLVE TO RAILS IN 11 YEARS

June 2, 2016 | By Stan Thompson | Comments Off on HYDRAIL: FROM RESOLVE TO RAILS IN 11 YEARS | Filed in: Fuel Cells, Hydrail, Hydrogen Economy, Infrastructure.

By guest blogger Stan Thompson In 2005 in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the benefit of society a handful of citizens, companies and agencies set about changing the railroad traction paradigm for the first time since 1925 when diesel began replacing steam. The societal benefits being pursued were climate change mitigation; air pollution reduction; and the • Read More »