Hydrogen Enthusiast

Mutant Algae Is Hydrogen Factory

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:10:00 +0000

"Researchers at the University of California at Berkeley have engineered a strain of pond scum that could, with further refinements, produce vast amounts of hydrogen through photosynthesis. The work, led by plant physiologist Tasios Melis, is so far unpublished. But if it proves correct, it would mean a major breakthrough in using algae as an industrial factory, not only for hydrogen, but for a wide range of products, from biodiesel to cosmetics." More

Alternative fuels gaining ground with consumers

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:37:00 +0000

"The first of a fleet of buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells -- part of a multimillion-dollar industry-government partnership -- was road-tested in Victoria in September. The entire fleet of 20 buses will be showcased at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games." More

Hydrogen from coal to be explored

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:31:00 +0000

"RTI International is to explore ways of producing hydrogen on a large scale from coal and coal-biomass mixtures, under a $1.2m contract with the US Department of Energy. The hydrogen fuel contract is part of a hydrogen fuel initiative that the DOE launched in 2003. "Coal-biomass-to-liquid technologies present a great opportunity for the production of transportation fuels from domestic energy sources, thereby reducing our dependence on foreign oil," explained Jason Trembly, a Research Chemical Engineer at RTI who is the project's principal investigator." More

Hydrogen as Automotive Fuel

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:17:00 +0000

"Shell's Santa Monica Boulevard station — which has conventional gasoline pumps as well as an odd-looking nozzle with bright blue "hydrogen" labels — is part of this strategy. So is Honda's decision to lease about 200 of its newly developed FCX Clarity cars over the next three years to selected customers in Southern California, who will be able to fill them up at the new Shell station and others." More

Hydrogen Car Gets Real-World Test at EPA

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:22:00 +0000

"EPA is turning the key on an engine of change, by turning fleet emissions from CO2 to H2O," said EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson. "EPA supports new technologies such as hydrogen fuel cells that are good for our environment and good for our economy." More

Innovative Hydrogen-powered Car Created

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 02:58:00 +0000

"As the price of gasoline fuel soars, and concerns grow about the impact of car culture on the environment, a team of scientists from the University of Sunderland have come up with a hydrogen-powered car, which they believe is a significant step forward in creating a mass-produced green machine." More

US hydrogen researchers target 300 mile range breakthrough

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:51:00 +0000

"The US Department of Energy continued its love affair with hydrogen last week, earmarking a further $15.3m (£8.2m) for 10 hydrogen fuel research projects. The projects, which could ultimately help bolster the infrastructure for hydrogen vehicles, will be part of the DoE's Hydrogen Storage Project, launched in 2003 with the goal of extending the driving range for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles above 300 miles." More

Ford preview new hydrogen-powered shuttle service

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:49:00 +0000

"When a new hydrogen fueling station is unveiled today in the "Show Me" state of Missouri, Ford Motor Company will preview a new hydrogen-powered shuttle service for military commuters between Fort Leonard Wood and Missouri University of Science and Technology. The two hydrogen-fueled buses will make a guest appearance at the station opening to shuttle local officials and visiting dignitaries to the event." More

Hydrogen power for next RX-8

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:57:00 +0000

"In a bid to curb the current car's high fuel consumption and emissions, Mazda has decided the only way to make its rotary engine clean and green is to offer a dual-fuel version capable of running on both hydrogen and petrol. Mazda has been experimenting with hydrogen power for more than two years now, firstly in the RX-8 Hydrogen RE, and more recently in the Premacy MPV." More

Brentwood Hydrogen Fuel Station

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:17:00 +0000

"The future has arrived in Brentwood. It is at the Shell station on Santa Monica Boulevard. Brentwood is Los Angeles' "Ground Zero" for new automobile fuel technology. The first public hydrogen refueling station opened on June 26 at 11574 Santa Monica Boulevard. Integrated with conventional gas pumps, it is the first link in the infrastructure chain necessary to move the concept forward toward reality. Dignitaries were on site to applaud Shell for taking the plunge." More

Hydrogen car show aims to fuel interest

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:16:00 +0000

"An unusual fleet of hydrogen-powered cars is coming to Maine next weekend for a public exhibit and the kickoff of a national tour. At least 10 demonstration fuel-cell cars built by seven different car manufacturers will be on display Sunday at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth. The cars will be in Portland the next day for the start of a coast-to-coast tour being organized by the U.S. departments of energy and transportation." More

Johnny Depp's private island will be solar-hydrogen powered

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:24:00 +0000

"Depp's island paradise will be powered by one of Mike Strizki's solar panel systems with hydrogen fuel cell storage" More

USPS to receive hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicle from GM

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:22:00 +0000

"General Motors and the US Postal Service are joining forces to deliver mail using hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles. Two postal stations, one in Irvine, California, and another to be announced, will be using hydrogen-powered Chevrolet Equinox fuel cell electric vehicles to deliver the mail on regular routes six days a week." More

How to Build a Solar Hydrogen Home

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:36:00 +0000

"Mr. Strizki's monthly utility bill is zero – he's off the power grid – and his system creates no carbon-dioxide emissions. Neither does the fuel-cell car parked in his garage, which runs off the hydrogen his system creates."

http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0315/p12s01-sten.html

Researchers generate hydrogen without the carbon footprint

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:28:00 +0000

"A greener, less expensive method to produce hydrogen for fuel may eventually be possible with the help of water, solar energy and nanotube diodes that use the entire spectrum of the sun's energy, according to Penn State researchers. "Other researchers have developed ways to produce hydrogen with mind-boggling efficiency, but their approaches are very high cost," says Craig A. Grimes, professor of electrical engineering. "We are working toward something that is cost effective." Currently, the steam reforming of natural gas produces most of our hydrogen. As a fuel source, this produces two problems. The process uses natural gas and so does not reduce reliance on fossil fuels; and, because one byproduct is carbon dioxide, the process contributes to the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, the carbon footprint." More

HydroGen faces Nasdaq delisting

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:26:00 +0000

"Struggling fuel cell developer HydroGen Corp. said today that Nasdaq has warned that the Cleveland company no longer qualifies to be listed with the stock exchange. The company has until Jan. 6 to achieve a minimum bid price of $1 per share for 10 consecutive business days or face delisting. HydroGen shares were trading this morning for 22 cents to about 25 cents." More

Hydrogen-powered SUV Tested in Washington

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:16:00 +0000

"General Motors asked Alexandria's Tom Albert to try out their gas-free, zero-emissions, hydrogen fuel cell powered SUV for a few months. "There's just a couple subtle differences, the way it accelerates, there's no transmission so you don't notice any gear changes, there are no gear changes," Albert said." More

Fill up your car... at your home hydrogen fuel station

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:11:00 +0000

"A fuel station producing enough hydrogen to run householders' homes and cars has been unveiled today. The British invention, due to go on sale within two years, is roughly the size of a heating boiler and will cost under £2,000. Its creators say it will revolutionise commuting, help homeowners slash energy bills, and give easy access to a fuel that does not produce carbon dioxide emissions, helping to combat climate change." More

Beijing Olympics to use hydrogen vehicles

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:16:00 +0000

"The 20 hydrogen cars are reportedly the first new energy vehicles permitted to go on the roads in China. All have covered the 300km safety test and have gone through other safety and endurance trials. The hydrogen cars, based on Volkswagen Passat Lingyu, were manufactured by Shanghai Volkswagen on its latest fuel cell powertrain platform. The powertrains are supplied by Shanghai Fuel Cell Vehicle Powertrain Co., Ltd (SFCV), Tongji University and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC). The vehicles will ply between Olympic sites. Sources said the hydrogen cars will provide courtesy services and inspection tours between Olympic stadiums." More

Volcano Yields Ancient Hydrogen Producing Organism

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:13:00 +0000

The new hydrogen economy may just be jumpstarted by a very old microorganism that has been garnered from the bowels of a volcano. Virginia Tech has teamed up with the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Russian Academy of Sciences to develop and refine the hydrogen producing qualities of the billions year old archaea found in the volcanic area of Uzon Caldera, Kamchatka in Siberia. More

Hydrogen storage: as simple as AB

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:53:00 +0000

"Going back to rather basic A-level exam chemistry AB (ammonia borane) is a white powder which, when heated, gives off hydrogen. AB also stores more hydrogen by volume than even liquid H2. Using AB would also mean that swathes of electricity would not be needed to produce the hydrogen from water." More

Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid begins road testing in Japan

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:50:00 +0000

"The innovative hybrid system increases the vehicle's power by 40 percent and doubles the hydrogen fuel range to 200 kilometers. Mazda aims to complete the road trials and start commercial leasing in Japan during fiscal year 2008. The Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid is the world's first hydrogen hybrid car with a dual-fuel system that enables it to run on either hydrogen or gasoline." More

Hydrogen Fueling Stations in the New York Tri-State Area

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:06:00 +0000

"Here in the New York Tri State area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area, there is a Shell Hydrogen Station located on Kensico Avenue in White Plains. There are two types of stations, stationary and mobile and this one is stationary and is owned by Shell Hydrogen. The Prototype "Home Energy Station" located at 968 Albany-Shaker Road Latham, New York, 12110, is another stationary Hydrogen Station that produces its own hydrogen fuel on site and is owned by Plug Power, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.. Their phone number is (518) 782-7700. " More

Hydrogen conference opens in South Pacific

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:02:00 +0000

"The 17th World Hydrogen Energy Conference has opened in Brisbane, Australia yesterday as the industry comes together to discuss hydrogen as the most applicable energy resource in future years. Dr Andrew Dicks, Chairman of the WHEC Organising Committee welcomed some 500-plus delegates from 44 countries to the Brisbane Convention Centre for the event, the theme being to supply energy to a changing world and especially for transport - with hydrogen being perceived as the best energy vector to use to help the planet." More

Honda makes first hydrogen cars

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:38:00 +0000

"Japanese car manufacturer Honda has begun the first commercial production of a zero-emission, hydrogen fuel-cell powered vehicle. The four-seater, called FCX Clarity, runs on hydrogen and electricity, and emits water vapour. Honda claims the vehicle offers three times better fuel efficiency than a traditional, petrol-powered car. Honda plans to produce 200 of the cars, which are initially available only to lease, over the next three years." More