Hybrid Gasoline-Hydrogen-Biodiesel-Sugarcane Engine
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
"The engine developed by the Hydrogen Engine Center can run on gas or hydrogen. The Hydrogen Engine Center uses a truck to demonstrate the benefits of hydrogen. With the flip of a switch, the truck can go from running on six cylinders to three, so it uses less fuel. The engines are designed to run on more than just hydrogen. "We have a unit that's going to be running on biodiesel where they're going to reform it and take the hydrogen out. We have a unit that's going to Brazil that's going to be run on sugarcane," Hollinger said." Source: The Iowa Channel via mixedpower.com
posted by Frank @ 7:46 PM,
,
U.S. Department of Energy Grants HydroGen LLC Exclusive License for Four Patents
"HydroGen Corporation, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary HydroGen LLC, a developer and manufacturer of multi-megawatt air-cooled phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC) systems ("HydroGen"), has been granted an exclusive license to four patents related to HydroGen's air-cooled PAFC technology by the United States Department of Energy. The four patents are US Patents no. 4,978,591 ("Corrosion Free Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell"); 4,733,822 ("Internal Electrolyte Supply System for Reliable Transport Throughout Fuel Cell Stacks"); 4,853,301 ("Fuel Cell Plates With Skewed Process Channels For Uniform Distribution Of Stack Compression Load"); and 5,096,786 ("Integral Edge Seal for Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells")." Source: businesswire.com
posted by Frank @ 7:45 PM,
,
'Operando' Methods For Understanding Catalysis In Hydrogen Storage
"As researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory investigated the hydrogen storage capabilities of amine borane compounds, they knew that a rhodium catalyst readily releases hydrogen from the compound at room temperature. But they weren't sure how it worked. Aside from the scientific quest for knowledge, understanding the mechanism at work with rhodium may help with the development of a more cost-effective catalyst to enable hydrogen storage. By combining these results with subsequent in situ nuclear magnetic resonance and infrared spectroscopy, researchers were able to "see" what happens to the boron compound as the hydrogen is released. The results show the mechanism of how the amine borane compound binds to the active catalyst and then how the hydrogen molecule is released as a gas." Source: eurekalert.org
posted by Frank @ 7:41 PM,
,
GM Pushes Fuel Cell Technology
Sunday, August 28, 2005
"The fuel cell that GM has developed is further along than you might think. The technology is on track to be road-worthy in five years, engineers say. "We can say the first hurdle has been met . . . you can drive cars with them," says Matthew Fronk, GM's chief engineer for fuel cell systems. "The last step is how do we drive down costs . . . that's what we're focusing on now." What's lacking are large-scale fuel sources for hydrogen and the filling stations to distribute it. But spiking gasoline prices make the alternatives look more practical." Source: Buffalonews.com
posted by Frank @ 9:19 PM,
,
More on Conversion of Water to Hydrogen Gas
"Chemists are several steps closer to teasing hydrogen fuel from water using man-made molecular devices that collect electrons and use them to split hydrogen from oxygen. In the past year, Virginia Tech graduate students have come up with additional molecular assemblies that absorb light more efficiently and activate conversion more efficiently. "We have come up with other systems to convert light energy to hydrogen. So we have a better understanding of what parts and properties are key to having a molecular system work," Karen Brewer said." Source: eurekalert.com
posted by Frank @ 9:13 PM,
,
Hydrogen-Powered Railway
"A hydrogen-powered railway is currently under development in the US in plans which the developers hope will hold worldwide interest. The Interstate Traveler Corporation in Detroit, has developed designs for an elevated light rail-type mass transit system that runs on hydrogen and solar power, with solar panels to line the track. Solar panels would cover the support apparatus for the tracks and water would be piped through for hydrogen power, with stations next to the tracks producing the hydrogen power. “It allows it to be self-sustaining,” Justin Sutton, founder and chairman of the company said. “If we build a mile of this rail, it can support three vehicles and not have to buy energy.”" Source: railwaypeople.com
posted by Frank @ 9:12 PM,
,
New Hydrogen-Making Method
"Purdue University researchers say they've found a cheaper way to make hydrogen for fuel cells that could lead to self-charging batteries for electronic devices like laptops. The new method is cheaper than other approaches, and has a higher power density, which means it can generate more hydrogen with less material." Source: redherring.com
posted by Frank @ 9:10 PM,
,
Fuel Cells As An Alternative To Remote Power Lines
"A Town of Tompkins home is the site of a yearlong fuel cell demonstration project that is expected to provide valuable information about the cost and serviceability of using a hydrogen fuel cell to supply electricity to a rural residence. The long-term goal is to determine whether the fuel cells, which convert propane into hydrogen fuel that generates electricity, could be used as an alternative to erecting far-flung distribution systems of poles and wires, which cost $50,000 per mile to construct and $4,500 a year to maintain." Source: fuelcellsworks.com
posted by Frank @ 9:08 PM,
,
Hydrogen Fuel Cells Offer Hope As Oil Prices Soar
"In May, Midwest Optoelectronics LLC in Toledo, Ohio, introduced a solar-powered electrolysis system that it says can make enough hydrogen in a year to power a fuel cell car for 10,000 miles. It’s among a number of companies hoping to cash in on demand for fuel cells." Source: fortwayne.com
posted by Frank @ 9:04 PM,
,
UltraCell Corporation Announces Portable Methanol Fuel Cell System
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
"UltraCell Corporation announces a new fuel cell power source for portable electronic devices that has twice the energy density of lithium batteries. UltraCell's reformed methanol fuel cell (RMFC) technology uses a revolutionary micro reformer to generate fuel-cell-ready hydrogen from a highly concentrated methanol solution. This new portable power system has the power density of a hydrogen fuel cell but uses readily available, low cost methanol fuel in a convenient, compact package. Weighing just 40 ounces, the power unit is about the size of a paperback novel." Source: physorg.com
posted by Frank @ 11:13 PM,
,
Harnessing Hydrogen To Fuel The Future
"A Los Angeles entrepreneur who cruises around Taos in a hydrogen-powered limousine is now the proud owner of a hydrogen fueling station. It's sure to be a hit this week at the first annual International Hydrogen Energy Implementation Conference, where the fueling station will be on display Thursday and Friday. The unit is said to produce 2 kilograms of hydrogen per day and store up to 6 kilograms." Source: fuelcellsworks.com
posted by Frank @ 11:12 PM,
,
CNN Live-Hydrogen Fuel
"Officials at Shell Hydrogen say they expect the cost of hydrogen to be on par with the cost of gasoline per mile. Now that may sound discouraging, but if hydrogen becomes more widespread, as use of it becomes more widespread, the economies of scale could come into play, distribution could improve and those prices come down. " Source: CNN via fuelcellsworks.com
posted by Frank @ 11:11 PM,
,
Russia Focussed on Hydrogen-Based Economy
"Russia could be planning to focus on more hydrogen-based technology to help support the country's energy demands. Aleksander Rumyantsev, the head of the Federal Agency for Atomic Energy, Rosatom, told workers that the state is committed to more civilian technologies, reports Mosnews.com. He added: "Currently a state programme for the development of hydrogen power is being drawn up. The possibilities it offers, being environmentally safe, are immense."" Source: platinum.matthey.com
posted by Frank @ 12:00 PM,
,
Hydrogen Power Better Than Nuclear
""It would be better to use hydrogen rather than nuclear" energy to face the energy crisis, said Environment Minister Altero Matteoli in a press conference during the Communion and Liberation summit in Rimini. The AN minister said "I believe in hydrogen: this year I have visited a large number of plants, and things have progressed much. It is definitely a preferable energy source than the nuclear"." Source: agi.it
posted by Frank @ 11:58 AM,
,
Rosatom to Concentrate on Hydrogen-Based Energy
"The creation of more powerful nuclear reactors and hydrogen-based energy are the main priorities for Russia’s atomic scientists, Aleksander Rumyantsev, the head of Federal Agency for Atomic Energy Rosatom said in a message congratulating nuclear sector workers on the 60th anniversary of the founding of nuclear science, Mosnews,com Russian news agency reported Monday." Source: bellona.no
posted by Frank @ 11:57 AM,
,
Air Products to Build and Operate a New Hydrogen Plant at ExxonMobil's Joliet, Illinois Oil Refinery
"Air Products announced today that it has signed an agreement with ExxonMobil Oil Corporation to build, own and operate an 18 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) hydrogen facility adjacent to the ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery in Illinois. The Air Products facility, an integrated steam methane reformer and recovery system processing refinery offgas, is expected to be on-stream in May 2006 and supply hydrogen and steam to ExxonMobil's Joliet Refinery under a long-term agreement." Source: prnewswire.com
posted by Frank @ 11:56 AM,
,
'HTC Purenergy' Announces The Launch of Commercial Marketing Operations
"HTC Purenergy announced today the launch of the HTC Purenergy commercial marketing operations. The Purenergy "Carbon Clear Solutions" product offer includes: CO2 capture, CO2 storage, and Hydrogen Production technologies. This product offer will be presented initially to power utilities, energy companies and large industrial CO2 emitters requiring carbon management solutions. Preliminary responses from these industry groups in Australia, Canada, United States and Britain have been favourable and very encouraging." Source: HTC via ccnmatthews.com
posted by Frank @ 11:55 AM,
,
Green Light-Development of Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft Remains Stuck In Low Gear
"Research by the UK’s Cranfield University has concluded that fuel cells are still far too heavy for propulsion. A large aircraft requires many megawatts, generated from at least two turbine engines weighing around 3,900kg (8,600lb) each. The Cranfield study found that today’s best fuel cells would generate 670-1,000kW on average and would weigh over 3,200kg each." Source: fuelcellsworks.com
posted by Frank @ 11:53 AM,
,
Hydrogen From Excess Power From Wind Farms
"ScottishPower, one of the UK's largest investors in wind power, is investigating whether it could use excess power generated from its wind farms to produce hydrogen. Alan Mortimer, head of the utility's renewable policy, said the hydrogen could then be turned back into electricity, when the output from the turbines dropped, or used to power vehicles using fuel cells." Source: ft.com
posted by Frank @ 11:51 AM,
,
Tucson FCEV: on the road in Europe to promote sustainable mobility
Monday, August 22, 2005
"Driving car number 7, a Hyundai Tucson FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle), Lee Jeongbae and Choi Seoho, senior engineers of the Research and Development Division at Hyundai Motor Company, came second in this first major European rally for fuel cell and hybrid vehicles recently. With a consumption of 5.2 kg hydrogen fuel, the Tucson FCEV used almost two kg less hydrogen for the 410-km rally distance than the first placed vehicle, the Opel Zafira. Seventeen fuel cell, hybrid and electric-powered vehicles took part in the rally. Tucson FCEV specifications: Vehicle weight: 1,765 kg; range 300 km; fuel: hydrogen (350 bar); fuel tank: 152 litres (3.5 kg); emission: water vapour only; operating pressure: ambient (1 bar); voltage: 250-460 volts DC; motor: three-phase AC/80 kW; max. speed: 150 km/h; fuel cell power: 80 kW; battery type: LiPB 152V" Source: timesofmalta.com
posted by Frank @ 9:07 PM,
,
Clean Cars
"General Motors (GM) and Chinese partner Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (SAIC) signed a joint development and commercialization agreement on hybrid-powered and fuel cell vehicles in petrol-hungry China last November. The two companies have been co-developing demonstration models using the latest fuel cell technology, based on GM's Hydrogen3 fuel cell vehicle. GM sees hybrid-power as a bridge to hydrogen-powered cells fuelled by renewable resources." Source: chinadaily.com
posted by Frank @ 9:05 PM,
,
Filling up with Hydrogen
"In June, Honda leased its first hydrogen-powered, fuel-cell car to ordinary consumers, the Spallino family of Redondo Beach, California. That transaction marks an incremental step toward the hydrogen-fueled transportation system that President Bush championed in his 2003 State of the Union Address, when he announced a $1.2 billion "Freedom Fuel" initiative. That program, among other things, funds research on the longstanding problem of how to store hydrogen on a vehicle, one of the many possible showstoppers in the effort to nudge modern society toward a hydrogen-based economy. The trick is figuring out how to hold hydrogen safely and at sufficient density to allow a typical car to go 500 kilometers or so before having to tank up. While that requirement remains a significant hurdle, a new study indicates that the clever use of nanotechnology may give hydrogen storage a significant boost." Source: americanscientist.org
posted by Frank @ 9:04 PM,
,
Spare Wind Turbine Power To Fuel Hydrogen Cars
Sunday, August 21, 2005
"Giant wind turbines will be used to power a new breed of environmentally friendly cars that run on hydrogen gas under a pioneering scheme by Scots scientists. ScottishPower plans to harness surplus electricity generated by turbines during high winds and convert it to hydrogen gas, which can be stored and used as fuel. It envisages that urban refuelling stations — selling compressed hydrogen generated by rooftop turbines instead of petrol — could become commonplace across Britain, with the first appearing as early as 2010." Source: timesonline.co.uk
posted by Frank @ 10:12 AM,
,
Professors Get Grant For Work On Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Complex chemical reactions likely hold the key to changing the United States’ dependence on foreign oil for transportation. Two University of Wyoming chemistry professors recently received a $300,000 grant from the Department of Energy to study a specific type of reaction that could make hydrogen vehicles a reality. As part of President Bush’s 2003 State of the Union address, he announced a $1.2 billion initiative to produce a hydrogen economy that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on foreign oil. While hydrogen cars are still far from being realized, studies have increased their likelihood, and the Energy Department now estimates these cars and refueling stations will be affordable by 2020." SOurce: laramieboomerang.com
posted by Frank @ 10:11 AM,
,
ECD Ovonics Plans Solid Hydrogen Test Facility
"Energy Conversion Devices (ECD) is considering plans to open a solid-state hydrogen testing facility in Akron, Ohio, that will test and certify metal hydride storage containers for use with portable fuel cell generators, on-board storage of hydrogen for internal combustion engine and fuel cell vehicles, and solid hydrogen dispensing stations that will handle the refilling of canisters and vehicles." Source: renewableenergyaccess.com
posted by Frank @ 10:10 AM,
,
Chiste Corporation Changes Name to HydroGen Corporation
"Chiste Corporation, a developer and manufacturer of multi-megawatt air-cooled phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC) systems through its operating subsidiary, HydroGen LLC, announced today that it has changed its corporate name to HydroGen Corporation (OTCBB:HYDG) (the "Corporation") and completed a 1-for-25 reverse split of the Corporation's common stock. Prior to the reverse split, the Corporation had 186,189,958 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. On a post-reverse split basis, the Corporation now has a total of 7,447,599 shares issued and outstanding." Source: businesswire.com
posted by Frank @ 10:09 AM,
,
Help Wanted: Hydrogen Researchers
"A great opportunity awaits Lexington County science and engineering students. Universities, labs and industries involved in developing hydrogen as the next energy source need young, dedicated researchers. “That’s one of our major challenges,” said Neil McLean of EngenuitySC, a company created to help with the development of hydrogen technology and other business opportunities in Columbia, Lexington and Richland counties and central South Carolina." Source: fuelcellsworks.com
posted by Frank @ 10:08 AM,
,
World Running Out Oof Time For Oil Alternatives
"The project aims to crack new technologies on fuel cells, which make electricity from hydrogen and emit only water vapour, energy production from biomass and separation and storage of carbon dioxide (CO2). Under the project, ECN will develop a new type of membrane reactor, which will separate CO2 during the process of producing hydrogen from fossil fuels, Hoff said. The CO2 could later be stored by companies in depleted gas or oil fields." Source: alertnet.org
posted by Frank @ 10:07 AM,
,
The Advanced Vehicle Research Center(AVRC) To Feature Hydrogen Refueling Station
"A combination of state and local investment has been secured to develop an independent automotive proving ground in Eastern North Carolina. Northampton county will provide the 630-acre site as part of an economic development initiative. Start-up funding was authorized by the North Carolina General Assembly in August of 2005. As a non-profit, independent testing facility, the Center will be designed to provide a number of resources at a reasonable cost to users in the general automotive, motorsports, and alternative fuel development sectors. The Center will also feature a hydrogen refueling station and test facilities for fuel cell development." Source: fuelcellsworks.com
posted by Frank @ 10:06 AM,
,
Hydrogen Highway: Breaking America’s Foreign Oil Addiction
"Conservatives and liberals seem more divided than ever these days. But there is one issue that has become so critical, it is bringing some from even the far Right and far Left together -- breaking America's addiction to foreign oil. A broad coalition is forming to take the country in a new way -- the hydrogen highway. President Bush and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger among them, are pushing for something even more radical: getting rid of the gas tank altogether and replacing it with hydrogen power. " Source: cbn.com
posted by Frank @ 10:05 AM,
,
Will Hydrogen Fuels Replace Petroleum?
"Coal/oil company mergers could help both industries. Petroleum firms would offer their distribution channels, while losses in gasoline profits could be offset by more usage of and increased profit generating from the use of hydrogen fuel. "Although these types of mergers may not be immediately around the corner, nor in the near-term viewed as fully practical, they may likely occur in the medium-term if hydrogen gains market share."" Source: mineweb.net
posted by Frank @ 10:02 AM,
,
Fukuoka Designated for 'Hydrogen Technology Research Zone'
"Fukuoka Prefecture and Fukuoka City were authorized by the Prime Minister in March 2005 to proceed with their joint project, "Special Zones in Fukuoka for Hydrogen Technology Research." This project is based on the Law on Special Zones for Structural Reform, which eases regulations to achieve revitalization of regional economies and helps open the door to new ventures." Source: fuelcellsworks.com
posted by Frank @ 10:01 AM,
,
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Solution May Come From Finland
"Hydrogen fuel cells are frightfully expensive today, in part because they are not mass produced and they are large and clunky. A new Finnish startup company called Hydrocell Ltd makes unique, patented hydrogen fuel cells housed in shiny metal cylinders about the size of the batons used in track-and-field relay races. Two of them attached to a small battery and an electric motor can power a bicycle at about 10 to 15 miles per hour. One four-pound cell can power a mobile telephone or a laptop computer. Four cells can move a motor scooter at 20 to 30 mph and 20 to 30 can power a car at 50 mph, depending on the size of the car." Source: taftmidwaydriller.com
posted by Frank @ 9:58 AM,
,
Local Inventor Shows Off Hydrogen Car
Monday, August 15, 2005
"A company called ECD Ovonics showed off one of its hydrogen cars Monday at the University of Akron." Source: wkyc.com
posted by Frank @ 9:49 PM,
,
Clean Vehicle Research Initiative on Track
"A public-private effort to develop more fuel-efficient automobiles and eventually introduce hydrogen as a transportation fuel is well-planned and identifies all major hurdles the program will face, says a new report from the National Academies' National Research Council. Many technical barriers must be overcome and new inventions will be needed, but the program, which was launched three years ago, has already made an excellent start, said the committee that wrote the report." Source: azom.com
posted by Frank @ 9:48 PM,
,
Progress in Hydrogen Source System for Large Power Fuel Cells
"Researchers from the CAS Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (KICP) scored remarkable progress in their research of hydrogen source system via methanol reforming for 75 kW fuel cells, a core technology for the CAS Key project on project on Hydrogen Source Technologies for Large Power Fuel Cells." Source: fuelcellsworks.com
posted by Frank @ 9:47 PM,
,
Midtown Fuel Cell May Be Glimpse Of The Future
"New York City's latest foray into alternative energy looks more like a construction trailer than a 21st century technological breakthrough. But the beauty of a 28-foot-long white box atop a terrace in midtown Manhattan is much more than meets the eye. This new type of fuel cell, humming above 52nd Street, generates 10 percent of the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers' electricity while serving as a backup supply in case of a blackout. In doing so, it creates less than 7 percent of the pollution and greenhouse gases given off by a typical New York City power plant. It's also engineered for efficiency, cannibalizing its own heat to create hot water for hotel guests and the laundry." Source: nynewsday.com
posted by Frank @ 9:47 PM,
,
Hydrogen & Fuel Cells - The Technologies of Tomorrow
"The selection of German language literature on hydrogen technologies was not overwhelming in the past. This gap has now been filled by two books by Sven Geitmann. The first book "Wasserstoff & Brennstoffzellen. Die Technik von morgen!" (Hydrogen & fuel cells. The technologies of tomorrow) provides a comprehensive overview of the complete scope of H2 and FC technologies in Europe. In addition to giving an analysis of the current situation in the energy sector, the book presents the specific characteristics of hydrogen, its positive effects on the environment, and its different methods of production." Source: energieportal24.de
posted by Frank @ 9:45 PM,
,
S. Korea Unveils Plan For Hydrogen-Based Economy
"South Korea aims to become a functioning hydrogen economy by 2040, with a sizeable part of its transportation, power generation and household appliances operating on eco-friendly fuel cells, the government said Friday. In a meeting of economic ministers chaired by Minister of Finance and Economy Han Duck-soo, the government signed off on the ambitious proposal, which calls for more than half of all cars to operate on fuel cells by the target date." Source: en1.chinabroadcast.cn
posted by Frank @ 9:44 PM,
,
Astris Energi to Exhibit Fuel Cell Vehicle at Canadian National Exhibition
"Astris Energi Inc. (OTCBB:ASRNF), the world's leading alkaline fuel cell (AFC) technology company, announced today that it will be exhibiting a fuel cell vehicle at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) during the opening weekend festivities. The display will be part of the Hydrogen Village pavilion that will showcase leading edge fuel cell and hydrogen related technologies. Astris staff will be onsite for the opening weekend of the CNE, beginning on August 18th through to the Green Day celebrations on August 23rd. On display will be Astris' Freedom Golf Car, the world's first alkaline fuel cell powered golf car fuelled by hydrogen. It is currently powered by Astris' 1.0 kW Power Generator, giving the vehicle a top cruising speed of 31 kph with better acceleration, hill climbing and extended range compared with a conventional battery-powered model. The car is fuelled by a 33-litre, refillable, carbon fibre hydrogen tank that can last up to 3 days under typical usage. The hydrogen tank can be re-filled within minutes." Source: Astris Energi Inc. via primezone.com
posted by Frank @ 9:43 PM,
,
Hydrogen Race May Create Top Jobs
"Thousands of high-paying, scientific jobs could be on the line as South Carolina races against more than a dozen other states to cash-in on hydrogen, the colorless element that could replace gasoline in cars of the future. A growing movement in South Carolina sees an entire economy forming around hydrogen and says the state could produce the fuel, the cars that run on it and its storage tanks." Source: fuelcellsworks.com
posted by Frank @ 9:42 PM,
,
Filling up with Hydrogen
"In June, Honda leased its first hydrogen-powered, fuel-cell car to ordinary consumers, the Spallino family of Redondo Beach, California. That transaction marks an incremental step toward the hydrogen-fueled transportation system that President Bush championed in his 2003 State of the Union Address, when he announced a $1.2 billion "Freedom Fuel" initiative. That program, among other things, funds research on the longstanding problem of how to store hydrogen on a vehicle, one of the many possible showstoppers in the effort to nudge modern society toward a hydrogen-based economy. The trick is figuring out how to hold hydrogen safely and at sufficient density to allow a typical car to go 500 kilometers or so before having to tank up. While that requirement remains a significant hurdle, a new study indicates that the clever use of nanotechnology may give hydrogen storage a significant boost." Source: americanscientist.org
posted by Frank @ 9:42 PM,
,
Hydrogen Cars May Have Serious Future in Las Vegas
"The City of Las Vegas says so far so good for the two prototypes of hydrogen vehicles they are now testing. With gas prices hitting record highs, the city's fleet manager says these hydrogen cars may have a serious future in Las Vegas. Las Vegas is the only desert climate these cars are being tested in. The purpose of having them here is to make sure they can withstand the valley's extreme temperatures. So far they've hit little bumps in the road." Source: klas-tv.com
posted by Frank @ 9:41 PM,
,
Focused Sunlight Cleans Up Hydrogen Production
Thursday, August 11, 2005
"Hydrogen has been touted as the pollution-free fuel of the future, except that producing it still involves burning fossil fuels. But now concentrated sunlight is being used to make hydrogen with far less pollution. At the Weizmann Institute in Israel a 54-metre-high tower equipped with mirrors focuses sunlight down into a solar reactor. "We get 2000 times the normal sunlight concentration," says team member Christian Wieckert of the Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland." Source: newscientist.com
posted by Frank @ 8:19 AM,
,
UK First For Eyemouth Hydrogen Fuelled Home Energy Centre House
"The mini power station will start operating at the four bedroomed Berwickshire Housing Association house at Gunsgreenhill next month for a 12 month trial period and the energy system has been approved to European standards. The home energy centre at the Gunsgreenhill house will run on hydrogen, converted from natural gas and is part of a larger scale field test involving 100 houses across Europe." Source: fuelcellsworks.com
posted by Frank @ 8:16 AM,
,
Large Power Fuel Cells
"Researchers from the CAS Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (KICP) scored remarkable progress in their research of hydrogen source system via methanol reforming for 75 kW fuel cells, a core technology for the CAS Key project on project on Hydrogen Source Technologies for Large Power Fuel Cells." Source: azom.com
posted by Frank @ 8:14 AM,
,
Hydrogenics Sponsors the First Annual Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Economy Event in the Middle East
"The Middle East Forum on Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Economy (MEFH - USA) and Fuel Cell Markets (FCM - UK) are very pleased to announce today that Hydrogenics will be a bronze level sponsor for the first annual fuel cells and hydrogen economy event in the Middle East. We are also excited that Mr. Pierre Rivard, President and CEO of Hydrogenics, has accepted our invitation to speak at the conference. The conference will take place in Dubai, UAE, from Dec. 6-7, 2005; the title is “Middle East and Hydrogen Technology: Opportunities and Challenges.”" Source: fuelcellsworks.com
posted by Frank @ 8:11 AM,
,
Is the Hydrogen Economy Real?
"The president and Congress have faith in the hydrogen economy. Newly enacted laws establish greater levels of research and development as well as additional demonstration projects so that the distributed generation or fuel cells that might enable such clean energy is brought to market in a more expeditious fashion. A number of impediments such as cost and efficiency stand in the way. But the Bush administration has authorized $2 billion over five years toward the effort -- one it says will begin to bear fruit within two decades. With a far greater emphasis now being placed on clean energy technologies and reliability, distributed generation and fuels cells are getting a lot more attention." Source: fuelcellsworks.com
posted by Frank @ 8:10 AM,
,
Fuel-Cell Researchers Look to Carbon
"A group of researchers has developed a new method of layering graphite that could be used someday to efficiently and safely store hydrogen in a vehicle. If their preliminary findings hold up under more experimentation, carbon-based storage may have the most potential, among several technologies now being considered, to make fuel-cell vehicles commercially viable." Source: fuelcellsworks.com
posted by Frank @ 8:09 AM,
,
China, Italy Cooperate to Develop Hydrogen Energy
"It is expected that the energy center for 2010 Shanghai Expo will use molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) system jointly developed by experts from China and Italy. On August 3rd, China-Italy Hydrogen Energy Research Center formally started up, where experts from both China and Italy will carry through feasibility research on developing clean hydrogen energy." Source: fuelcellsworks.com
posted by Frank @ 8:07 AM,
,
Fuel for Future: Scientist Close To Turning Sunshine To Energy
Monday, August 08, 2005
"Daniel Nocera is trying to achieve an old, elusive dream: using the bountiful energy in sunlight to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. The elements could then be used to supply clean-running fuel cells or new kinds of machinery. Or the energy created from the reaction itself might be harnessed and stored. Enough energy from sunlight hits the Earth every hour to supply the world for months. The challenge is harnessing it and storing it efficiently, which existing solar technologies do not do. Nocera had a big breakthrough when he used light to coax hydrogen atoms out of liquid. The key was figuring out the right chemical catalyst." Source: journalnow.com
posted by Frank @ 8:54 PM,
,
Clemson Researchers Receive Fuel-Cell Grant
"Three Clemson University chemists have received a $750,000 grant from the federal Department of Energy. The grant is part of the department’s research initiative to make hydrogen fuel cell cars and refueling stations available, practical and affordable to Americans by 2020." Source: thestate.com
posted by Frank @ 8:52 PM,
,
Hydrogen Buses To Roll In Valley
Sunday, August 07, 2005
"Two hydrogen-powered shuttle buses will pull into the Lehigh Valley early next year, staying for a two-year test that should give many Valley residents their first view of a hydrogen-powered vehicle. One bus will be used for campus transportation at the Trexlertown headquarters of Air Products and Chemicals Inc., the world's largest supplier of hydrogen. The other bus will be based at the Da Vinci Discovery Center of Science and Technology in South Whitehall Township, where it will be used for trips to schools and other educational efforts." Source: mcall.com
posted by Frank @ 5:23 PM,
,
GM, Honda and BMW Form Joint Venture Hydrogen Fuelling Technology
"Honda, General Motors and BMW have agreed to jointly develop technologies for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and hydrogen-powered engines, under the banner of an LH (Liquid Hydrogen) Consortium, the Yomiuri Shimbun reported on 4 August. During the initial stage of the joint venture, the three companies will jointly research and develop the technologies required to safely supply extremely low-temperature liquid hydrogen to vehicles through common-standard coupling mechanisms to reduce development and potentially, manufacturing costs. The three firms aim to standardize fuel nozzles, filler necks and other related components to establish a safe hydrogen supply system. Honda has emphasised that the joint venture agreement does not extend to any planned joint manufacture of fuel cell vehicles." Source: autoindustry.co.uk
posted by Frank @ 5:22 PM,
,
Technologies for the Hydrogen Highway
"Launched in the United States in 2003, Hydrogen Expo US has become the leading showcase for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in North America. It is an important meeting place for the industry and at the same time provides an opportunity for laymen to see, test and feel leading-edge energy systems. Around 100 exhibitors are expected to present the latest in hydrogen production, storage and infrastructure technology, fuel cell design and integrated systems. Exhibits will include hydrogen generators, storage vessels, hydrogen engine technology, fuel cell materials and components, and complete systems for home heating and power supply, auxiliary power units, portable fuel cell systems and fuel cell vehicles. Because of the 2005 event's great success in Washington, DC, more than 60% of the exhibit space for Hydrogen Expo US is already sold." Source: renewableenergyaccess.com
posted by Frank @ 5:20 PM,
,
Hydrogen Green Fuel Comes A Step Closer
Friday, August 05, 2005
"The dream of using hydrogen, the most plentiful element in the universe, as a green fuel moved a step closer yesterday with the announcement that it can be made with the help of sunlight. Nearly all hydrogen used at present is produced by expensive processes that require the burning of polluting fossil fuels. Now the Weizmann Institute of Science, in Israel, has tested the environmentally friendly solar method on a large scale." Source: telegraph.co.uk
posted by Frank @ 5:19 PM,
,
Honda Will Go It Alone On Fuel-Cell Cars
"Honda Motor Co. will work alone to develop fuel-cell cars but is open to the idea of joint research with General Motors Corp., President Takeo Fukui said in an interview Thursday." Source: japantimes.co.jp
posted by Frank @ 5:18 PM,
,
Equitex Updates Activities at Hydrogen Power, Inc.
"Equitex, Inc. previously announced on July 11, 2005, that it had executed a binding agreement in principle for the acquisition of a license to exploit all of Hydrogen Power Inc.'s ("HPI") intellectual property in the United States as well as options to acquire similar rights for South America, Mexico and Canada for a combination of cash and stock to be issued." Source: businesswire.com
posted by Frank @ 5:17 PM,
,
Brewery Shifts to Hydrogen Power
Thursday, August 04, 2005
"Governor Schwarzenegger's Cabinet Secretary Terry Tamminen on Saturday touted a California brewery's conversion to using hydrogen fuel cells to make its beer, as an example of industry working with the environment to protect the Sierra Nevada." Source: tahoe-world.com
posted by Frank @ 5:16 PM,
,
New Hydrogen Production Technique Developed
"A new technique for producing hydrogen has been developed, a discovery that could widen the scope of hydrogen as an alternative fuel for use in transport and other areas. Italian scientists at the TASC INFM-CNR laboratory have found a way of producing hydrogen from cerium oxide. Cerium oxide, a powder used in glass polishing and ceramics, can both store and release oxygen, a quality that makes it suitable for chemical reactions that produce hydrogen." Source: platinum.matthey.com
posted by Frank @ 5:15 PM,
,
Hydrogen Island
"Plans to create a major research centre into energy technologies in Sheffield have been boosted by an £800,000 grant from regional development agency Yorkshire Forward. The funding has been made available to ITM Power, a leading technical innovator of fuel cell technologies for the hydrogen industry, to encourage the company to expand its laboratory and workshop space in Sheffield." SOurce: yorkshiretoday.com
posted by Frank @ 5:14 PM,
,
Groups Push Hydrogen To Fuel S.C. Economic Growth
"South Carolina lawmakers are making a strong push to win federal hydrogen-fuel research dollars. Meanwhile, a handful of officials from governments, universities and businesses are crisscrossing the state enlisting support from private-sector companies, venture capitalists, environmentalists and any other concerns that can help South Carolina go toe-to-toe with alternative-energy giants like California." Source: fuelcellsworks.com
posted by Frank @ 5:12 PM,
,
StarCell Hydrogen Program For DoE
"Startech Environmental Corporation, a fully reporting company, announced today that Phase One of the Company's StarCell(TM) contract with the Department of Energy (DOE) to demonstrate the production of hydrogen from Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), and also coal, processed through the Plasma Converter System(TM) is near successful completion. The Company has received the additional $500,000 for Phase Two of the Program to continue the demonstrations and development for optimization and scale-up. The work for Phase Two has begun." Source: Startech Environmental Corporation via Yahoo
posted by Frank @ 5:11 PM,
,
Hydrogen Car Powers To Record Finish
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
"A special hydrogen-powered car invented by Swiss scientists has set a new world record. The PAC 11 car came in first at the recent Shell Eco-Marathon in Ladoux, France, completing a 25-kilometre circuit using only one gram of hydrogen. This converts to about 5,385 kilometres per litre of petrol, a new world record in economical fuel consumption, and means that PAC-Car would only use eight litres to drive around the globe." Source: turkishweekly.net
posted by Frank @ 5:10 PM,
,
Emissions-Free, Petroleum-Free Vehicles
"A public-private effort to develop more fuel-efficient automobiles and eventually introduce hydrogen as a transportation fuel is well-planned and identifies all major hurdles the program will face, says a new report from the National Academies' National Research Council. Many technical barriers must be overcome and new inventions will be needed, but the program, which was launched three years ago, has already made an excellent start, said the committee that wrote the report." Source: eurekalert.org
posted by Frank @ 5:09 PM,
,