Global Scans · Fuel cells · Weekly Summary

• The State of NRW in Germany has set a target of 11,000 fuel cell trucks of over 20 tonnes by 2030, while Spain's target of 5,000 fuel cell trucks by 2030 was proposed in the Spanish Hydrogen Roadmap. gasworld
• The HYLA refueling solutions network will offer Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle s and other Class 8 customers flexible refueling options, including modular and permanent HYLA stations, customer-owned facilities, and partnerships with public truck stops. MarketScreener
• Recognizing the immense potential of hydrogen fuel cells in aviation decarbonization, Airbus prioritized its exploration for the ZEROe demonstrator. Interesting Engineering
• Korea has set ambitious goals for the roll-out of electric mobility and also to establish itself as a leading exporter of hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles by 2040. IEA
• The new Volvo VNL will be the platform for all upcoming technologies, including future transportation solutions of battery-electric, fuel cell and internal combustion engines running on renewable fuels including hydrogen. Volvo Trucks North America
• As Volvo Trucks works toward its goal of 100% sales of zero-emission vehicles by 2040, the new Volvo VNL will be the platform for all upcoming technologies, including battery-electric, fuel cell, and internal combustion engines running on renewable fuels, including hydrogen. Volvo Trucks North America
• Delta, which employs 80,000 worldwide, expects to integrate Ceres' stack technology with its own power electronics and thermal management technologies to develop solid oxide fuel cell and solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) systems. The Business Magazine
• $750 million funding opportunity was launched for electrolyzer RD & D and manufacturing and recycling of components and materials for clean hydrogen and fuel cell systems. Energy.gov
• Nikola finally showed off one of its first U.S.-built hydrogen trucks that it's starting to ship to customers and Bosch, which already makes hydrogen fuel cells (like the one Nikola uses in its truck), announced it will make an engine that can combust hydrogen. Yahoo Finance
• ISRO's payloads aboard POEM-3 include the Dust Experiment to measure levels of interplanetary dust in low-Earth orbit, the Fuel Cell Power System which will test a fuel cell in orbit for power generation, and a silicon-based high-energy power cell. NASASpaceFlight.com
• Hyundai, through sharing components of fuel cell systems, plans to achieve a competitive price compared to existing PEM technologies. FuelCellsWorks
• Hydrogen offers substantial emissions reduction potential when employed in fuel cell vehicles or as a substitute in industries traditionally reliant on carbon-intensive fuels (Khan and Al-Ghamdi 2023). SpringerLink
• In North America, Honda has laid out an aggressive timeline of EV introductions leading to 2030 and ultimately to 100% zero-emission automobile sales by 2040, which includes battery electric and fuel cell electric powered models. Electrification
• Critical minerals and materials are key to manufacturing clean energy technologies - such as solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel cells - that will help America reach the Biden-Harris Administration's ambitious climate goals. Energy.gov
• Beijing has set a target that at least 20% of new cars sold annually in China by 2025 should be new energy vehicles (NEVs), which include BEVs, plug-in hybrids and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. CNN
• China's commitment to electric vehicles is evident in its push for at least 20% of new cars sold annually by 2025 to be new energy vehicles (NEVs), including battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. USNN
• Honda's move toward electric vehicles aligns with its goal of exclusively selling electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles globally by 2040, with a target of 2 million EV sales by 2030. CarAndBike
• While questions still exist about whether new technologies such as hydrogen fuel cells will be covered under the new tax credits, the inducement to build technologies in the US has created a boom in new manufacturing facilities for cleantech. S&P Global Platts
• Hydrogen energy and fuel cell technologies offer a clear pathway for America to reach its decarbonization goals while boosting economic growth, creating high-quality jobs, and spurring advanced American manufacturing and export opportunities. Nuvera
• Batteries and fuel cells will dominate in the future - e-fuels will only play a very minor role in road transport. Tech Xplore
• Komatsu's fuel cell-powered mining trucks it says will provide an additional pathway for decarbonization beyond battery-trolley or battery-static charging solutions, without the need for additional charging infrastructure within mines. International Mining
• As the hydrogen sector grows globally, PowerUP envisions itself as a leading producer of batteries, fuel cells, and modular energy solutions. FuelCellsWorks
• By 2026, Toyota wants to introduce the next generation of its fuel cell technology, offering a 20% increase in range, as well as a reduction in cost. carwow.co.uk

Last updated: 11 February 2024