A winning comeback for Nikola Motor?
Although it was first blown out of all proportion and then blown up in mid-air by an American activist firm whose specialism it is, Nikola Motor, the ex-darling of Wall…
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Elogen lands a contract in the Netherlands
A new offshore wind project in the Netherlands The French manufacturer will supply a 2.5 MW electrolyser to CrossWind - a joint venture between Shell, Eneco, Siemens Gamesa and Van…
Hyvolution 2023: the all-time record breaking edition
Hyvolution 2023: some astonishing figures Hyvolution broke all records by bringing together 7867 professionals (+73% compared to the 2022 edition) and 400 exhibitors and brands including the main leaders in…
A new fundraising for Hysilabs
A new fundraising for Hysilabs A new fundraising for Hysilabs. Indeed, HySiLabs has successfully closed a €13 million financing (about $14 million). Through this funding, the company will be able…
Honda expands the application uses of its fuel cell
Lagging behind Toyota and Hyundai, Honda also wants to expand the fields of application of the fuel cell. Beyond cars, it wants to invest in utility vehicles, construction equipment and…
Energy Observer is gaining altitude
Energy Observer hydrogen village in Avoriaz resort From 4 to 24 February, Energy Observer’s exhibition village opens its doors at an altitude of 1,800 m in the resort of Avoriaz,…
The hydrogen engine takes centre stage at Hyvolution
The hydrogen engine takes centre stage at Hyvolution As an alternative to the fuel cell combined with an electric motor, the hydrogen combustion engine is an emerging solution. Several players…
Hyvia accelerates on hydrogen
Hyvia accelerates on hydrogen mobility Once again present at Hyvolution, the Renault and Plugpower subsidiary has nothing new to present. However, it is making progress on the partnership front. Indeed, Hyvia…
Hynamics joins forces with ABB to reduce the cost of hydrogen
Hynamics joins forces with ABB to reduce hydrogen cost The EDF subsidiary has signed an agreement with ABB to optimise hydrogen production costs. The Optimax system has already been installed…
Our video talk with Vasyl Doronin (Ukrainian Hydrogen Association)
Our interview of Vasyl Doronin (Ukrainian Hydrogen Association) To be completely honest, it all happened a little by chance. While walking the aisles, Hydrogen Today spotted a small booth hosting the Ukrainian…
An H2 handling robot by Pragma and TAUR
Hydrogen-powered handling robots by Pragma and TAUR At the Hyvolution trade fair, Pragma Industries and TAUR, a French company specialising in robotic platforms for industrial transport and last-mile delivery solutions,…
Air Liquide and Total: over 100 stations for HGVs in Europe
Air Liquide and Total: over 100 stations for HGVs in Europe Through a joint venture, the two groups will develop a refuelling infrastructure for hydrogen trucks. An optimistic sign for…
Our interview of Pierre Buchou (the organiser of Hyvolution)
Hyvolution : our interview of Pierre Buchou (organiser of the event) Europe’s biggest hydrogen-related event, which started yesterday, continues today in Paris and, for the first time since it has…
Hyvolution: our interview of Olivier Dhez (HRS)
Hyvolution: our interview of Olivier Dhez (HRS) During Hyvolution, Olivier Dhez, Executive Vice-President of HRS - a French hydrogen refuelling stations manufacturer - talked to us about their high-capacity stations. …
Hyvolution: our interview of Thierry Kovacs (AURA region)
The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region is very well represented at Hyvolution with about 30 exhibitors (10%) coming from the French Region. In this interview, Thierry Kovacs, the Region Vice-President in charge of environment,…
Hyvolution: our interview of Nadim Andraos (FEV France)
The German engineering group seized the occasion of Hyvolution to present its combustion engine that will be used for retrofitting buses. The engine is about one metric tonne with a…
Hyvolution: our interview of Xavier Peugeot (Stellantis)
Hyvolution: our interview of Xavier Peugeot (Stellantis) Stellantis’ hydrogen offer aroused enthusiasm during the Paris Motor Show last year. So, to mark their first participation to Hyvolution, we interviewed Xavier…
Hyvolution: key figures of hydrogen in France
Hyvolution: hydrogen key figures in France At the opening of the Hyvolution show, France Hydrogène took stoke of the main figures about hydrogen in France. They are progressing. "The place…
The French regions came in force at Hyvolution
The French regions came in force at Hyvolution As the reference exhibition for the hydrogen industry opens its doors today, several regions will be present with exhibitors and they will…
Plugpower places an order with HRS
Plugpower places an order of hydrogen stations with HRS HRS, a French designer and manufacturer of hydrogen refueling stations, has announced an order for stations whose purpose will be to…
MissionH24 is having a ride in Paris before Rétromobile
MissionH24 is having a ride in Paris before Rétromobile While the festival starts tonight for professionals (tomorrow for the general public) at the Porte de Versailles (Paris), the ‘Automobile Club…
McPhy reconnects with growth
McPhy reconnects with growth The French group had a good year in 2022, with a 40% increase in sales and a 50% rise in orders. Last year, the turnover of…
BpiFrance finds its way into Qair’s capital
BpiFrance finds its way into the capital of Qair Bpifrance will join Qair ’s capital. This investment in Qair, an independent producer of renewable energy, will accelerate its development in…
Stellantis will be present at Hyvolution
Like Hyvia (Renault and Plugpower), Stellantis will be at the Hyvolution Show at the ‘Porte de Versailles’ (Paris) this week. This will be an opportunity for the company to present…
Nikola drives on in 2023
Nikola drives on in 2023 The electric and hydrogen trucks manufacturer, Nikola, has announced orders and projects for 2023. The context seems promising, especially since its trucks should have specific…
Inovyn is to acquire a hydrogen truck in France
Inovyn, the subsidiary of the Ineos group, involved in hydrogen, is going to become a consumer by using a hydrogen fuel cell truck for its operations in the Bourgogne Franche…
Safra’s hydrogen retrofit kit will soon be ready
The French bus manufacturer is in the home stretch before the approval of its hydrogen retrofit kit for coaches. Supported by Ademe, the system will capitalise on the expertise acquired…
Atawey raises €25 million
Atawey, which has completed a €25 million round of financing from French investors (about $27 million), will be able to finance its development. It also announced the opening of its…
Discover France Hydrogene’s program for Hyvolution
France Hydrogene's program is very dense with several speeches planned during Hyvolution next week. On the first day, February 1st, France Hydrogene will primarily present on its stand the first…
MissionH24 will be at Retromobile
MissionH24, the prototype used to develop hydrogen at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, will be on display at the Retromobile show, from 1st to 5th February (as of 31st January for professionals)…
Hyvolution: GCK will present its retrofitted Renault Master Evo H2
GCK, specialised in retrofit, will be presenting its the Renault Master Evo H2 at the Hyvolution show in Paris next week. The vehicle, which is still in the approval phase,…
Registrations for ‘Hydrogenies 2023’ are now open
Registrations for ‘Hydrogenies 2023’ are now open. The Hydrogen competition is back this year and the hydrogen award ceremony will be held on May 24 in the plenary hall of…
Bulane burns with enthusiasm following a €14 million new financing
Bulane burns with enthusiasm following a €14 million new financing The Hérault-based company Bulane has just raised €14 million (about $15.2 million) with which it will be able to develop…
Vinci invests in Hype
Through its Vinci Concessions branch, the global leader in mobility infrastructure has decided to invest €15 million (about $16.3 million) in Hype, the operator with the largest fleet of hydrogen-powered…
BMW also uses hydrogen in factories
BMW also uses hydrogen in factories The German manufacturer BMW, which is launching a small series of fuel cell-powered iX5 this year, has found other virtues in hydrogen. It has…
Honda is over the moon
As part of an agreement with JAXA, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency, Honda will study a hydrogen-based renewable energy production method to power a base and rovers on the moon.…
ZeroAvia made a 19-seat hydrogen retrofitted aircraft fly
As it had been announced, the American start-up made its first official flight in Great Britain. ZeroAvia made a 19-seat hydrogen retrofitted aircraft fly. A world first. The flight took…
An agreement has been made between HRS and pHYnix
HRS, a refuelling station manufacturer, has announced that it has signed a framework agreement with pHYnix, an independent European producer of green hydrogen. The agreement includes an initial order for…
Hyvolution 2023: The first details have been unveiled
Hyvolution, Europe's leader hydrogen show, which will take place on 1st and 2nd February 2023 in Paris (Porte de Versailles) has released some details. Following the success of the 2022 edition (4,548…
Energy Observer’s hydrogen village gains altitude
Energy Observer's hydrogen village will be displayed in the resort of Avoriaz (Haute-Savoie) from 4 to 24 February as part of an event called "Au sommet des énergies positives" (At…
Ballard announces a project with Adani
Ballard, the fuel cell supplier, will develop a hydrogen truck for mining logistics and transport along with a subsidiary of Adani. This will be a first in Asia. The project…
H2 Today talk : Blue Spirit Aero will be ready in 2026
Hydrogen Today brings you a new video talk. This time we interviewed Olivier Savin, founder of Bleu Spirit Aero, with whom we reviewed the latest news on hydrogen in the…
Throwback on the H2 Retrofit Coalition
Throwback on the H2 Retrofit Coalition A few days ago, Hydrogen Today exclusively announced the creation of a coalition* to accelerate the decarbonisation of road transport through retrofitting. Here are…
Verso Energy raises €50 million
At the end of December, Verso Energy, a renewable energy and green hydrogen producer, raised €50 million (about $54 million). Through this fundraising, the company will be able to accelerate…
Hopium is banking on its patents and other financings
Following management restructuring and a realignment of priorities, Hopium intends to activate levers (such as patents) to develop its technology. An unnoticed press release Instead of copying press articles, Hydrogen…
Alpine’s Alpenglow is at Brussels Motor Show
The Alpenglow, which made the Paris Motor Show glow, is currently on display in Brussels. In Europe, the first motor show of the year is that in Brussels, held every…
A Retrofit H2 Coalition is born
A Retrofit H2 Coalition comes to life A new coalition has presented a plan for hydrogen mobility. It brings together manufacturers who want to retrofit trucks and decarbonise road transport…
Toyota is not giving up on H2 engines
At the Tokyo Motor Show, which takes place this weekend, the Japanese brand, Toyota, will present a model from the 1980s that has been updated with hydrogen-powered (H2) combustion engines.…
It seems like Fos cannot pipe down
GRTGaz calls for a hydrogen pipeline in the south of France France's main gas transmission system operator, GRTGaz has launched a call for interest in order to gain a better…
Breakdown at Hopium?
After the euphoria of the past months and years, is Hopium now facing a breakdown? The young brand has hired finance advisors to rationalise expenses and its founder has been…
MissionH24 will be at the virtual Le Mans 24H this weekend
MissionH24 will be at the virtual Le Mans 24H this weekend To kick off the 2023 season, the hydrogen-powered prototype designed by the ‘Automobile Club de l'Ouest’ and GreenGT will…
Plastic Omnium targets H2 Trucks in the US
Plastic Omnium targets H2 Trucks in the US The French equipment manufacturer, which was at the CES in Las Vegas last week, intends to take advantage of the momentum around…
Bosch launches a hydrogen-related joint-venture in China
Bosch launches a hydrogen-related joint-venture in China Through its investment fund, the German equipment manufacturer will work with the manufacturer Foton to develop hydrogen in transport vehicles. Along with its…
Plastic Omnium and Rein create a joint-venture in China
Plastic Omnium and Rein create a joint-venture in China Automotive supplier, Plastic Omnium, has announced the creation of a joint venture with Rein (a subsidiary of Shenergy Group) in Shanghai…
Renault and Punch Torino collaborate on hydrogen engines
Within the framework of its activities on hydrogen engines, the Renault group has announced a collaboration with the Italians of Punch Torino (a subsidiary of the Punch group). It has…
Autothermal reforming from Air Liquide has been taken on in Japan
As an alternative to steam methane reforming (SMR) with carbon capture, autothermal reforming (ATR) is one of the latest technologies used by Air Liquide in Japan. It is characterized by…
Stellantis goes triple energy for its commercial vehicles
Stellantis goes triple energy for its LCVs Thermal, electric, hydrogen: in 2023, the Stellantis site in Hordain (North of France) will be the first plant in the world to produce…
Nikola H2 truck qualifies for a voucher incentive in California
Nikola H2 truck qualifies for a voucher incentive in California The American firm has received a "zero emission" executive order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB), which is the…
The founder of HRS received the Legion of Honour.
The founder of HRS received the Legion of Honour. The founder and CEO of HRS is part of the latest class of the Legion of Honour. On its LinkedIn account, the ‘Grande…
Hyundai remains hydrogen world leader
Hyundai remains hydrogen world leader According to the Korean energy firm SNE Research, Hyundai remains hydrogen world leader. Indeed, the Nexo leads the hydrogen car market ahead of Toyota. Over…
Zeroavia has the green light to fly in England in 2023
Zeroavia has the green light to fly in England in 2023 The start-up, which is based both in the United States and the United Kingdom, has received a flight licence…
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Hype taxis in the French city of Lyon?
Hype, the company founded by Mathieu Gardies, wants to extend its fleet of hydrogen taxis to around 15 cities in France and Europe by the end of 2024. Lyon could…
Toyota keeps working hard on its hydrogen-powered trucks
Toyota keeps working hard on its hydrogen-powered trucks Toyota keeps working hard on its hydrogen-powered trucks. The manufacturer is developing initiatives in Japan, but also in Thailand, where it will…
An alliance between Engie and HRS to boost mobility
An alliance between Engie and HRS to boost mobility Through an alliance, the energy company, ENGIE and the station manufacturer, HRS will jointly develop 15 projects between now and 2026…
Stellantis is considering taking a stake in Symbio
Stellantis is considering taking a stake in Symbio Faurecia, Michelin and Stellantis have announced that they have entered into exclusive negotiations with the aim of allowing the car manufacturer to…
Raven and Chart cooperate on hydrogen and CO2
Raven and Chart cooperate on hydrogen and CO2 It is a partnership between a newcomer in hydrogen, Raven SR, and a gas player with expertise in CO2 liquefaction and storage, Chart.…
Porsche will run on hydrogen-based e-fuels
Porsche is involved in a project that will be producing e-fuels from wind turbines and electrolysis. The site has just opened in Punta Arenas, in Chile. Not once is the…
Dutch government to purport two projects from Air Liquide
Air Liquide welcomes the decision of the Dutch government to support two of its large-scale renewable hydrogen projects, ELYgator and CurtHyl, under the IPCEI HyUse. These 200 MW capacity electrolysers…
A hydrogen regional train will be moving along the Touraine province
A hydrogen regional train will be moving along the Touraine province Although the ‘Centre Val de Loire’ region has not placed an order with Alstom for a dual-mode Regiolis, the…
Symbio will unveil its new fuel cells at the CES
Symbio will unveil its new fuel cells at the CES The fuel cell manufacturer will be back at Las Vegas CES, where it will unveil the new developments regarding its…
Plug Power orders 75 trucks from Nikola
Plug Power orders 75 trucks from Nikola Nikola Motor has a great order in sight: Plug Power has decided to purchase 75 units of their Tre FCV. The two companies will…
Lhyfe to decarbonise one of Schaeffler’s plant
Lhyfe, the French green hydrogen producer, will collaborate with the German industrial group and automotive supplier in Bavaria. The agreement provides for the construction and operation by Lhyfe of a…
The city of Le mans is consensual on hydrogen
While they were presenting the festivities for the centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the city of Le Mans and the Pays de la Loire region spoke about…
The ACO is flat-out on hydrogen
The ACO is flat-out on hydrogen The 'Automobile Club de l'Ouest' (ACO*) had the opportunity to express its vision of hydrogen, through an intervention by Pierre Fillon, its president, when…
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France Hydrogène adapts its governance
France Hydrogène adapts its governance The reference association of the H2 sector unveils today its new organisation. As they met in General Assembly on December 7th, the members of France…
Nestlé will be Alstom’s first customer using its hydrogen freight train
Nestlé will be Alstom first customer using its hydrogen freight train Nestlé Waters will be the first company in Europe to benefit from Alstom and ENGIE's hydrogen-based rail freight offer,…
Fuel cells, refuelling stations : Airbus is moving forward on hydrogen
The aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, is very active in the field of hydrogen. It has just unveiled a fuel cell propulsion system while preparing for the coming of hydrogen at the…
Hyliko’s H2 trucks will be equipped with French batteries
Hyliko H2 trucks will be equipped with French batteries The hydrogen mobility operator, Hyliko, has chosen Forsee Power's batteries to equip its first H2 trucks. Forsee Power has positioned itself…
Bosch Rodez: the hydrogen activity is delayed by 2 years
Bosch Rodez: the hydrogen activity is delayed by 2 years According to La Tribune (a French weekly financial newspaper), the Bosch factory in Rodez is going to postpone its investments…
Toyota develops a hydrogen-powered corolla for road mobility
Capitalising on its experience in competition, the Japanese brand has just presented a prototype based on a Cross Corolla, a compact SUV designed for the road. For Toyota, it is…
BMW starts producing the Hydrogen IX5
BMW starts producing the Hydrogen IX5 As planned, the German carmaker will launch a fuel cell version of its SUV in small series. It will be offered in a few…
Toyota to develop an H2 Hilux in England
In return for a subsidy, the Japanese car manufacturer, Toyota, will develop an H2-powered version of its pick-up Hilux as part of a research programme in England. While Stellantis announced…
Watèa opens up its capital to Crédit Agricole
Watèa opens up its capital to Crédit Agricole In order to accelerate its growth, the Michelin subsidiary Watèa is opening up 30% of its capital to Crédit Agricole Leasing &…
Honda gets back on hydrogen
Honda gets back on hydrogen In a press release from its American subsidiary, Honda gets back on hydrogen. Indeed, the Japanese manufacturer announced the arrival of an H2 version of…
Inocel launches a high-power fuel cell
Inocel launches a high-power fuel cell The company founded by Mike Horn and the CEA has announced its first commercial product: a 300 kW fuel cell suitable for the stationary,…
Hynamics greets partners for its Belfort-based station
Hynamics greets partners for its Belfort station The EDF subsidiary, Hynamics has announced its first financial closing. For the Danjoutin station, near Belfort, it welcomes partners around the Hy4 project…
Lhyfe launches a digital hydrogen platform
Lhyfe launches a digital hydrogen platform Under the name "Lhyfe Heroes", the Nantes-based company is launching a digital platform to bring together all the players in the hydrogen supply chain…
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A leasing offer for Pragma’s hydrogen bike
A leasing offer for the hydrogen bike of Pragma Pragma Mobility presented a long-term rental offer for the Alpha Neo at the ‘Salon des Maires’ (an event gathering elected representatives…
Astronauts meet missionH24
Astronauts meet missionH24 At the Air and Space Museum in Le Bourget, the Automobile Club of the West (ACO) presented the MissionH24 racing car. It was part of an evening…
Hyvia takes part in the ‘Salon des Maires’
For the second year in a row, Hyvia is taking part in the 'Salon des Maires et des Collectivités Locales' *, from 22 to 24 November in Paris. This will…
Agreement between Lhyfe and the Saint-Nazaire port
Lhyfe and Saint-Nazaire port reach an agreement At the end of September, Lhyfe inaugurated its Sealhyfe prototype capable of producing renewable hydrogen at sea and it has announced an agreement…
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Mercedes H2 truck gains altitude
Mercedes H2 truck gains altitude A prototype of the GenH2 truck has successfully completed its first altitude tests by crossing the Brenner Pass, one of the main arteries of freight…
Plastic Omnium: a 3 billion target for hydrogen in 2030
Plastic Omnium: a 3 billion target for hydrogen in 2030 Plastic Omnium, which has invested more than €300 million in hydrogen since 2015 and plans to devote €100 million more…
Hyvia: Renault’s spearhead for commercial vehicles
Hyvia: The spearhead for LCVs at Renault During the introduction of its new organisation, the French manufacturer mentioned commercial vehicles. And the subsidiary in charge of developing hydrogen was referred to be…
FLEX’hy: the H2 dynamic ecosystem from GCK
FLEX'hy: the hydrogen dynamic ecosystem from GCK The company specialising in retrofit has just inaugurated a new industrial site. It will take advantage of this new location to get into…
Forum H2 BFC: a debate on imports in Europe
Forum H2 BFC: a debate on imports in Europe On November 8 and 9, the Hydrogen Business for Climate H2 forum will take place in Montbéliard (eastern France). The plenaries…
Mcphy validates its gigafactory project in Belfort
McPhy validates its gigafactory project in Belfort The group McPhy will produce new generation electrolysers from 2024 onwards in the framework of a gigafactory selected under the IPCEI in Belfort.…
High-level speakers at Hydrogen Business for Climate Forum
On November 8 and 9, the second edition of the Hydrogen Business for Climate Forum will take place in Montbéliard, in France. The first edition, held in September 2021 in…
Stellantis H2 vans will be produced in France
Stellantis H2 vans will be produced in France The transition to series production is already under its way. Managing Director Carlos Tavares has announced that a hydrogen version of the…
Mcphy inaugurates its plant in Grenoble
Mcphy inaugurates its plant in Grenoble McPhy is preparing its transition to an industrial scale with a site in Grenoble that gathers the headquarters, R&D and a refuelling stations production…
