Cluster Pôle Véhicule du Futur: two hydrogen events in 2024 The competitiveness cluster, which is one of France's pioneers in hydrogen mobility, is organising two hydrogen events in 2024: one…
Mobility: hydrogen registrations up significantly in China Over 800 hydrogen-powered vehicles hit the road in the first quarter of the year. A 46% increase, according to the China Association of…
Lhyfe launches the first green hydrogen marketplace On its Heroes digital platform, which connects players around projects, Lhyfe is launching the first green hydrogen marketplace. Hydrogen can be purchased digitally anywhere in…
France at Hydrogen + Fuel Cells Europe at the Hannover Messe This is one of the major events in the industry in Europe. Over 300 exhibitors from 25 countries have…
French regions progressing on hydrogen retrofitting for coaches Normandy, Occitania and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regions are leading the way in retrofitting diesel coaches to hydrogen. And these vehicles are not simply…
Torghatten to launch the world's 2 largest hydrogen ferries Shipowner Torghatten has decided to launch the construction of two 117 m-long hydrogen-powered ferries, which will carry up to 120 cars…
Bosch banks on hydrogen in China, to drive growth Having improved its sales in 2023, and expecting a further increase in 2024, Bosch is focusing on innovation and sustainable mobility.…
Symbio: a new research centre in Switzerland? According to Swiss newspaper La Liberté, The Swiss subsidiary of Symbio is planning to set up a research centre in Corminboeuf, near Fribourg in…
AVL and Red Bull are to develop a high-performance fuel cell Both involved in motor racing, AVL and Red Bull have announced the development of an ultra-efficient and more compact…
Toyota and Jaxa's hydrogen lunar rover selected by NASA As part of their diplomatic relations, the United States and Japan have decided to collaborate more closely in the space field.…
Europe adopts new regulations in favour of hydrogen On 11 April, the European Parliament voted to adopt a new directive and a regulation on the gas and hydrogen markets. These…
€3.7 million in funds for HyLight hydrogen airships Backed by one of the co-founders of Tesla, the start-up has managed to convince investors. HyLight will be able to develop hydrogen…
Natural hydrogen: the International Energy Agency and the DGEC call upon IFPEN in France With 15 years' experience in the field, IFPEN* has established itself as a partner by participating…
Alpine Alpenglow to hit the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack The Alpine Alpenglow, seen on display at the Paris Motor Show in 2022 and at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2023, will hit…
ZeroAvia is preparing a global retrofit network for its hydrogen-powered aircraft While start-up ZeroAvia recently joined a hydrogen propulsion task force launched by the UK government, it has announced an agreement with…
Europe: €424 M worth of projects for alternative fuels supply infrastructure As part of an AFIF call for proposals for alternative fuels infrastructure, Brussels has chosen to finance projects that…
GRTGaz: the MosaHYc Project is officially launched On the morning of April 10, GRTGaz announced the official launch of the first cross-border renewable, low-carbon hydrogen transport network between France and…
Hopium: major breakthrough for its fuel cell The French start-up has announced the launch of prototypes production. This is the commercial version of its fuel cell, available in two versions:…
Hy24: the particle accelerator for the hydrogen industry HysetCo's fundraising of nearly €200 million, led by Hy24, which has become a majority shareholder in the process, highlights the role of…
A €200 million fundraising for HysetCo! The fundraising was led by a group of investors headed by Hy24, which has become the main shareholder in HysetCo. These funds will be…
MAN to launch a small series of hydrogen engine trucks The German manufacturer MAN, will be the first in Europe to launch a small series of trucks featuring a hydrogen…
Innoplate starts production of its bipolar plates The joint venture between Symbio and Schaeffler began operations in the first quarter of this year at its plant in Haguenau, eastern France.…
HRS secures a loan to finance a unique test centre in Europe The station manufacturer, HRS, has secured a €3.1 million loan, with the support of the BPI (French International…
Alfa Laval to produce heat exchangers for hydrogen stations in France A specialist in heat transfer and fluid management, Swedish group Alfa Laval has inaugurated a new production line dedicated…
Governing coalition in Germany agrees on hydrogen transport According to Reuters, the governing coalition in Germany agreed on Friday 5 April on a financing scheme for the country's future hydrogen…
Whether or not they offer hydrogen-powered vehicles, a number of manufacturers are using hydrogen-powered forklift trucks in their warehouses. And some of them are making this a focal point for…
Energy Observer makes a stopover in New York The hydrogen-powered catamaran will be making in New York its 88th stopover around the world, from 10 to 22 April. It will…
Ponant to collaborate with Farwind Energy on hydrogen refuelling at sea In preparation for the launch of its zero-emission luxury ship, cruise operator Ponant is working with Farwind Energy, which…
Intelligent Energy unveils a new fuel cell for the automotive industry Smaller and more powerful, the Intelligent Energy fuel cell could be a game-changer. The British manufacturer describes it as…
Opposed piston hydrogen engine: a solution for heavy mobility? The Argonne National Laboratory (Illinois) and Achates Power have proven that it is possible to run an opposed piston engine on…
Opening of the Belfort-Danjoutin hydrogen station Operational for several months already, the Belfort-Danjoutin hydrogen production and distribution station was inaugurated on April 3rd. The station will be used to power…
A hydrogen forum at the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps During the weekend of the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, part of the FIA 2024 World Endurance Championship, a hydrogen themed…
The Renewable Hydrogen Coalition writes a letter to the European Commission In a letter sent on the second of April, the coalition is calling for a clear definition of low-carbon…
The European Commission approves a French plan for sustainable fuels and hydrogen The European Commission approved €900 million in State aid to support the production of sustainable energy and fuels…
Horiba: a mobile test centre in container form The Japanese company, Horiba, is introducing the HyBOPS system (Fuel cell system testing controller), which is a container that can incorporate all…
Hydrogen aircraft: Japan joins the race Japan's economy minister has unveiled a plan to develop a next-generation aircraft by 2035. This Japanese-style Airbus will be allocated a budget of $33…
Offshore wind farms: a future Eldorado for hydrogen? During the HyPorts conference, Evolen organised a session on hydrogen production at sea from offshore wind energy. This was an opportunity to…
HyPorts sets off to Canada in 2024 After a successful first edition in Toulon, HyPorts, the themed conference on hydrogen in ports, is to be held in Canada. It will…
Air Liquide reopens its Alma station in the centre of Paris A few months ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Air Liquide, partner* of the Olympics, reopens its historic…
NepTech: A gem of hydrogen boats? NepTech, a young start-up based in Aix-en-Provence, is one of the rising start-ups in the maritime sector and is starting to deliver electric and…
Lhyfe to quadruple its turnover by 2024 Lhyfe has doubled its turnover in 2023, and It will do even better in 2024 thanks to the ramp-up of its projects. With…
Plastic Omnium becomes OPmobility By changing its name from Plastic Omnium to OPmobility, the automotive equipment supplier is embarking on a new chapter in its history. Thus confirming the acceleration…
Bill Gates pays Air Liquide a visit in Houston The founder of Microsoft, who is very interested in energy transition and hydrogen, was in Texas and visited an Air Liquide…
PACA Region aspires to become a Euro-Mediterranean Hydrogen Hub The region hosting the Hyports conference, has a Hydrogen Plan and believes it has many assets. Over the period 2021-2027, €50…
A world record for Stadler hydrogen train Stadler hydrogen train, the Flirt H2, covered 2,803 km on a single tank of fuel in Colorado, which is a record that overshadows…
Roland Berger: Europe leading the way in the use of green hydrogen In a report by the consultancy firm, Roland Berger, it is estimated that green hydrogen will account for…
Farizon Auto continues to develop methanol and hydrogen hubs China's Farizon Auto is seeking to develop a methanol ecosystem with the city of Chaoyang, in Liaoning province. The company had…
Refire fuel cells power dozens of hydrogen trucks Refire has supplied Yutong, better known for its buses and coaches, with its fuel cells. Yutong also has a truck division*, and…
Lhyfe warns of the risks of oxygen depletion in the oceans Lhyfe is involved in the production of green hydrogen from offshore wind farms, and hopes to use the oxygen…
FrHyGe : An underground hydrogen storage project led by Storengy Supported and subsidised by the European Union via the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, the FrHyGe project brings together 17 partners and…
Inocel to receive a €64 M fund to develop its activity Inocel, the fuel cell manufacturer, has announced that it has secured a €64 million fund made up of equity,…
BMW Annual Conference: hydrogen, a viable solution At its annual conference, BMW presented its vision of energy transition, and unveiled the Neue Klasse X in the process. H2 Today spoke…
GAFAM and Nucor to cooperate on green electricity derived from hydrogen The three companies, 2 of which are GAFAM *, have decided to join forces to pool their demands for…
Caffeine to boost fuel cells? Researchers at the University of Chiba in Japan have discovered that the use of caffeine in electrodes improves oxygen reduction, thereby increasing fuel cell efficiency…
An international coalition forms around e-gas TotalEnergies and Engie are part of a consortium aiming to create an industrial sector around these synthetic natural gases produced from renewable hydrogen and…
Batteries and hydrogen: key technologies to decarbonise mobility by 2050, according to KPMG As part of a study entitled "Fuels of the Future", KPMG France asked a panel* to assess…
Stellantis hydrogen-powered LCVs to significantly drop in price by the summer On the occasion of the inauguration of the Hysetco hydrogen station at Le Bourget, the group told Hydrogen Today…
Lhyfe: A €149 M subsidy to mass produce green hydrogen in Le Havre The Nantes-based company, Lhyfe is to receive subsidy from the French government for the construction of a…
AVL H2 Ice Race: an impressive hydrogen engine for motorsport The motorsport department of AVL Racetech has developed a hydrogen combustion engine. A 2-litre block with a turbocharger that develops…
EODev generators back at the Australian F1 Grand Prix Through its customer Blue Diamond Machinery, the French manufacturer will once again power the fan zone with zero emissions. Last year,…
Solaris widens the gap with the competition regarding hydrogen buses in Europe Polish manufacturer Solaris has been selected to supply 22 'Solaris Urbino 12' hydrogen buses to *Ile-de-France Mobilités. This…
Hyundai and Iveco extend their cooperation to electric and hydrogen-powered trucks Today, Hyundai and Iveco announced their intention to forge closer links to develop innovation in heavy-duty trucks running on…
IFP School launches a hydrogen Master degree IFP School, which is affiliated to IFPEN, is launching a new programme covering the entire hydrogen value chain, a Specialised Master degree in…
Daimler Truck stands by its double approach of battery and hydrogen In an article published on the Daimler Truck website, the Head of Truck Technology explains that there is no…
US administration allocates $750 million for hydrogen projects With the elections just a few months away, the US administration announced supporting 52 hydrogen projects in 24 states. They involve both…
The French group, Air Liquide, is to cooperate with the Dutch oil company, Vopak on the development and use of infrastructure in Singapore for ammonia import, its conversion into hydrogen…
The largest site for ammonia to hydrogen conversion opens in the UK A consortium is working on this Birmingham-based demonstrator, which will produce 200 kg of hydrogen a day. The…
Hyzon launches its 200 kW fuel cell The company presented the Prime Mover in Australia, which is a truck incorporating its new 200 kW stack. The system is due to…
Morocco presents its hydrogen Offer In an official announcement on March 11th, the Moroccan government presented its "Morocco Offer" for the development of the green hydrogen industry. It is based…
Agfa picks-up the pace in alkaline electrolyser membranes The Belgian group, Agfa, has received a European subsidy to increase production of its alkaline electrolyser membranes. At the same time, it…
Seashuttle hydrogen container ships project kicks off construction Led by the Dutch company Samskip, this project aims to develop two autonomous hydrogen-powered container ships by 2025. They will connect Norway…
In addition to the 500 Mirai, which will be part of the official fleet at the Olympics, Toyota plans to showcase the other applications of hydrogen in mobility. According to…
EPFL: A catalyst to turn ammonia into hydrogen The EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) has announced that one of its researchers has developed a catalyst that enables ammonia to…
Nissan to power its facilities with the SOFC technology The Japanese carmaker is currently testing the SOFC technology powered by bioethanol for stationary use. Large-scale deployment is scheduled for 2030.…
Europe: a €1 billion call for projects for alternative fuels including hydrogen Under the umbrella of the CEF* mechanism for European interconnection, a call for projects has been launched to…
Mitsui adapts a hydrogen engine for the maritime industry with a license from MAN Energy Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding has announced the successful testing of a MAN two-stroke engine with…
Paris displays its hydrogen map a few months ahead of the 2024 Olympics The AREC ÎDF (the Regional Climate and Energy Agency of the Île de France region) has just…
Bloom Energy and Shell to develop large scale electrolysers The world leader in solid oxide electrolysis (SOEC) technology, Bloom Energy wants to make its electrolysers more widely available to help…
General Motors fuel cell pick-ups to be tested by Southern Company As part of a government-funded programme*, the American manufacturer is in charge of a pilot scheme to deploy fuel…
Egypt: A $2 billion deal for a green hydrogen plant Korean SK Ecoplant and Chinese state-owned CSCEC (China State Construction Engineering Corporation) are to jointly produce hydrogen and ammonia in…
Around €9 M for the AdvancedH2Valley Project in the west of France Coordinated by Lhyfe, this project to create a large green hydrogen valley in the west of France capitalizes…
Japanese researchers explore an ammonia-powered combustion engine While the combustion engine is staying strong, with the possibility of extending it with e-fuels or hydrogen, Sophia University in Tokyo prefers to…
Ballard: an order of 15 MW of fuel cells for stationary use The Canadian company Ballard, has received a purchase order of 150 fuel cells from an English company specialised…
Launch of engineering studies for the DHUNE project in Dunkirk GRTGaz launched fundamental engineering studies in January. This is an essential step before launching the construction of the future hydrogen…
H2Marine: a project to test high-power fuel cells PowerCell and EHGroup will be able to test high-power fuel cells (250-300 kW) as part of a project involving Europe and Switzerland…
Toyota starts delivering its vehicles to Paris 2024 As a partner of the Paris 2024 Olympics, Toyota made its first vehicle deliveries of its fleet on March first. It was…
Hydrojeel: a green hydrogen and ammonia start-up in Morocco The Mohamed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P*) announced, through its subsidiary Innovx, the launch of Hydrojeel. The company will invest in large-scale…
ZeroAvia selected by CAA to prepare for hydrogen arrival The American start-up is among the 3 companies selected by the British administration, along with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions and Exeter Airport.…
HDF Energy progresses on its power plant projects As the company prepares to move into new facilities and open its gigafactory in Blanquefort in southwestern France, HDF Energy is announcing…
Successful ground test for Universal Hydrogen, simulating liquid hydrogen supply to a regional aircraft Universal Hydrogen, the start-up specialised in hydrogen aircraft, ran a MW powertrain on the ground using…
FIA leans towards liquid hydrogen in motor sport At a meeting on 28 February, the FIA's World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) presented its strategy for the future. Liquid hydrogen is…
Symbio to supply fuel cells to Kawasaki for its heavy equipments Fuel cell manufacturer, Symbio signed an MoU with Kawasaki Heavy Industries. The two companies are to develop systems for…
The first successful hydrogen-powered flight in France French, Toulouse-based start-up, Beyond Aero, announced its first successful flight of a hydrogen aircraft named Blériot, in honour of the first aviator to…
H2ME: The era of hydrogen mobility pioneers Through two series of projects, between 2015 and 2023, Europe managed to deploy the first stations and help manufacturers test their vehicles. Here's…
Lhyfe launches its first 20 MW project in the UK This Lhyfe Wallsend project occurs 18 months after the opening of the UK subsidiary, which is headquartered in Newcastle. The…
Europe adapts its hydrogen stations to heavy mobility According to the data held by H2stations.org, there are nearly a thousand stations around the world. The trend, in Europe at least,…
Geneva Motor Show: hydrogen takes centre stage with a V6-powered concept from Pininfarina At a show where the focus is on electric vehicles, the design studio is presenting the Enigma…
GCK obtains the first series approval for a coach retrofitted with hydrogen GCK Mobility (a GCK subsidiary) has announced that it has passed all the homologation tests carried out on…
A hydrogen-powered motorbike is on the drawing board in Europe A German-Czech consortium of manufacturers and research bodies is developing a hydrogen motorbike with a fuel cell. The project is…
Plastic Omnium: all time high annual results and an accelerating growth in hydrogen During the presentation of its 2023 annual results, Plastic Omnium talked about hydrogen, which is becoming one…
