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WHS 2024: the world heads to Rotterdam to talk hydrogen Represented by their national hydrogen associations or governments, many countries are present in Rotterdam for the World Hydrogen Summit. And…
Fortescue dual-fuel ammonia powered vessel wins transport award at the WHS in Rotterdam Nominated for two products at the World Hydrogen 2024 Awards, the Australian group Fortescue has won in…
Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany join forces to develop hydrogen At the opening of the World Hydrogen Summit, which is taking place today 13 May in Rotterdam, these three countries…
Alpine: Renault group opts for the hydrogen engine With the sports brand having just unveiled a new version of the Alpenglow at Spa-Francorchamps, Hydrogen Today takes a look at Alpine's…
Alpenglow Hy4: Alpine's four-wheeled hydrogen laboratory As part of the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, Alpine unveiled the Alpenglow Hy4. This is a new version of the car already seen at…
Xi Jinping's visit to France: TotalEnergies to cooperate with Sinopec During the Chinese President's state visit to France, the two groups signed a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at deepening their…
The Dahu successfully crosses between Lausanne and Evian On 30 April, the Swiss Solar Boat team successfully crossed Lake Geneva from Lausanne to Evian in a hydrogen-powered boat named the…
Airbus to equip A330 with 500 kW fuel cell from H3 Dynamics As part of its Airbus UpNext organisation, which develops the technologies for the future, Airbus has selected French-founded…
Gruyère and hydrogen go hand in hand in Switzerland Gruyère Energie, which has a dedicated hydrogen subsidiary, is to launch production at its site in Bulle, near Fribourg. Liebherr will…
France confirms its shift towards zero-emission vehicles Despite the slowdown in sales and doubts over whether the internal combustion engine will be phased out by 2035, the government and the…
The Dahu, a hydrogen-powered solar boat to cross Lake Geneva The Swiss Solar Boat team, supported by EPFL and a number of partners including GreenGT, wants to cross Lake Geneva…
The UK's HIA alliance says hydrogen is inevitable in air transport According to the Hydrogen In Aviation alliance, HIA, which includes Airbus, Easyjet, Rolls-Royce and other partners, SAFs are merely…
CMB.TECH inaugurates the first hydrogen station in Namibia with the King of Belgium In the presence of Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba, King Philippe inaugurated the first green hydrogen station in…
A hydrogen cooperation in sight between France and Morocco A week ago, the French Minister of Economy travelled to Rabat for a Morocco-France business forum. The event provided an opportunity…
Toyota sets up a hydrogen research centre in the United States In a symbolic move, Toyota has decided to locate a dedicated hydrogen research centre in California. The centre will…
SAIC showcases a hydrogen model at the Beijing Auto Show Through its Roewe brand, SAIC Motor has unveiled an MPV equipped with a hydrogen-powered range extender. It is the Imax8,…
The European Hydrogen Bank reveals its first winners The European Commission has allocated €720 million for 7 projects linked to green hydrogen production. Winning projects are to receive subsidies to…
ITM Power banks on the US hydrogen market ITM Power is confident of its ability to meet US standards and enter this highly promising market. The British electrolyser manufacturer, intends…
HRS secures financial support from BPI to expand in the USA Station manufacturer HRS has announced an exceptional grant of €1.35 million from Bpifrance. This funding will support research, as…
Green Energy Park to export hydrogen and ammonia from Brazil The start-up, which is carrying out an ambitious project to produce hydrogen and ammonia in the Parnaiba economic zone (Piaui…
China has surpassed Korea in the market of hydrogen vehicles With the Beijing Motor Show currently taking place, it is worth pointing out that China has outranked Korea at the…
Hyundai promotes hydrogen at the Beijing Motor Show At the Beijing Motor Show, which was dominated by electric cars, Hyundai showcased its technology (fuel cells, hydrogen production from waste) and…
OPmobility receives a major order of tanks in the USA The H2 power business of OPmobility (formerly known as Plastic Omnium) has received a "significant order in the United States"…
Bosch showcases its technologies for hydrogen stations at the Hannover Messe The Group took part in this international event. And it's an opportunity to unveil a lesser known, yet strategic,…
Genvia wins Turnkey 2024 award for its future gigafactory in Béziers As one of the first 55 turnkey sites in France 2030, the electrolyser manufacturer Genvia is on the short…
A Hynion and Hyundai partnership to promote hydrogen stations in Norway To ensure supply for its customers, Hyundai will contribute to the costs of operating Hynion's hydrogen refuelling station in…
An investment fund for natural hydrogen Idrogenia, a consulting and investment company with shares in Terrensis*, is planning to launch an investment fund dedicated to natural hydrogen. This will be…
Positive results for the Hydrogen mobility Europe Programme A final report has been published on the H2ME programme, which brought together around fifty partners. This flagship project has enabled the…
Atawey improves its results and enters 2024 with a full order book With €8.5 million in turnover, Atawey, the Savoie-based company, has increased its results by a factor of 2.5…
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.…
The Renewable Hydrogen Coalition (RHC) has drawn up a manifesto aimed at Europe's policymakers. With less than two months to go before the European elections, the RHC is calling for…
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…
The Japanese government has decided to double its budget for hydrogen initiatives in 2024. While the authorities in Tokyo have already been supporting the purchase of fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs)…
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…
Several agreements on hydrogen were signed between France and Brazil Emmanuel Macron's visit to Brazil caused a stir on the internet, as testified by this post on the French President's…
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…
6 weeks to go before World Hydrogen 2024 starts! World Hydrogen 2024 Summit & Exhibition returns to Rotterdam from 13 to 15 May. The *event, which is the largest in…
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…
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…
