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GM's green revolution: hydrogen trucks hit the road

GM's green revolution: hydrogen trucks hit the road

General Motors is ushering in a new era of clean transportation with its hydrogen fuel cell medium-duty trucks. A pilot project, funded by the Department of Energy’s SuperTruck program, has granted $26 million to GM to develop a fleet that could transform worksites into low-emission zones. These trucks, resembling the Chevy Silverado 5500 MD, not only challenge diesel vehicles in power and range but also serve as mobile generators. With an impressive 300-mile range, the fleet aims to reduce carbon footprints and operational noise, aligning with the Biden administration’s push for cleaner hydrogen production. GM’s collaboration with Honda and use by Southern Company showcases the versatility and eco-friendly potential of hydrogen fuel cells, despite current infrastructure challenges. This initiative represents a significant step toward GM’s commitment to an all-electric, zero-emissions future.

SoHyCal ignites a sustainable future with North America's largest green hydrogen facility

SoHyCal ignites a sustainable future with North America's largest green hydrogen facility

Sunfire ignites €500M investment to fuel Europe's green hydrogen revolution

Sunfire ignites €500M investment to fuel Europe's green hydrogen revolution

Chevrolet's green revolution: Silverado trucks turn over a new leaf with hydrogen

Chevrolet's green revolution: Silverado trucks turn over a new leaf with hydrogen

Empowering a Greener Future: Fresh Funding Fuels Hydrogen Innovation

Empowering a Greener Future: Fresh Funding Fuels Hydrogen Innovation

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Revolution in hydrogen storage: material doubles capacity over liquid form

Revolution in hydrogen storage: material doubles capacity over liquid form

A recent breakthrough by Professor Hyunchul Oh and a team of researchers from UNIST has led to the development of a nanoporous magnesium borohydride (Mg(BH₄)₂) material capable of storing hydrogen at densities twice that of liquid hydrogen. The material achieves a storage capacity of 144 grams per litre, outperforming not only liquid hydrogen at 70.8 g/L but also the density of solid hydrogen. This storage method relies on a unique three-dimensional arrangement that can hold five hydrogen molecules, presenting a significant advancement for energy systems. The research underpins the potential for large-scale hydrogen storage, which could revolutionize public transportation and other applications requiring high-density energy solutions. This material offers a promising alternative to traditional hydrogen storage methods, combining increased efficiency with economic viability. The findings, heralding a paradigm shift in hydrogen storage technology, have been published in the prestigious ‘Nature Chemistry’ journal.

Revolutionary nanoporous material doubles hydrogen storage efficiency

Revolutionary nanoporous material doubles hydrogen storage efficiency

From Stone to Fuel: The Rock-Hydrogen Revolution

From Stone to Fuel: The Rock-Hydrogen Revolution

Rock-Solid Fuel of the Future: Iron as the Bedrock for Clean Hydrogen Energy

Rock-Solid Fuel of the Future: Iron as the Bedrock for Clean Hydrogen Energy

Chevron ignites a green revolution with solar-powered hydrogen in California

Chevron ignites a green revolution with solar-powered hydrogen in California

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Hydrogen's high stakes in the global pursuit of zero emissions

Hydrogen's high stakes in the global pursuit of zero emissions

Law firm Herbert Smith Freehills delves into the burgeoning hydrogen sector, a critical player in the energy industry’s race towards a net-zero future. As the firm’s analysis indicates, hydrogen’s versatility is garnering significant investment, with over 1,000 projects worldwide and nearly $8 billion from private equity in 2022 alone. Industry giants like BP and Shell are channeling funds into hydrogen, betting on its potential to revolutionize sectors notoriously tough to decarbonize. Despite the optimism, the road to hydrogen’s widespread adoption is fraught with technical and regulatory challenges. From transportation hurdles to safety concerns, the transition to a hydrogen economy will be a slow, albeit steady, evolution. The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, set to launch in 2026, is poised to further catalyze the shift by creating a level playing field for low-carbon commodities. With the global hydrogen output at 94 million tonnes in 2021, and low-emission hydrogen making up a mere fraction, the scale of ambition is clear. However, the Herbert Smith Freehills report underscores a crucial message: hydrogen is not an overnight solution but a significant piece of the energy puzzle that must be fitted with precision.

Hydrogen's Hurdles: Engie's Green Ambitions Face a Five-Year Setback

Hydrogen's Hurdles: Engie's Green Ambitions Face a Five-Year Setback

North Africa's Sunny Forecast: Leading the Green Hydrogen Revolution

North Africa's Sunny Forecast: Leading the Green Hydrogen Revolution

Propelling the UK into a Hydrogen Future: North West's Bold Blueprint

Propelling the UK into a Hydrogen Future: North West's Bold Blueprint

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UK bets big on green future with £120 million hydrogen fund boost

UK bets big on green future with £120 million hydrogen fund boost

In an ambitious move to drive the UK’s green economy, the government has announced a notable £120 million increase to the Green Industries Growth Accelerator fund. This investment, part of the Spring Budget, signals a pivotal moment for the UK’s hydrogen sector, with the Hydrogen Energy Association (HEA) at the forefront of applause. The augmentation of the fund, now nearing £1.1 billion, is set to catalyse billions in private investment, particularly for low carbon manufacturing supply chains. Celia Greaves, CEO of HEA, has expressed that this financial injection could not only propel the country to maintain its leadership in hydrogen technology on a global scale but also stimulate exceptional growth within the national hydrogen economy. The government’s commitment, as outlined by Energy Security Secretary Claire Coutinho, aims to leverage these funds to unlock further investments, reinforcing the UK’s position in green industries and securing sustainable economic progress.

US government fuels the future with clean hydrogen and building efficiency investments

US government fuels the future with clean hydrogen and building efficiency investments

UK's Green Revolution: Hydrogen Week Sparks Economic and Environmental Milestones

UK's Green Revolution: Hydrogen Week Sparks Economic and Environmental Milestones

Canada's Clean Energy Leap: $128M for Newfoundland's Green Hydrogen Ambition

Canada's Clean Energy Leap: $128M for Newfoundland's Green Hydrogen Ambition

Washington's Wave of Green: Pioneering the Green Hydrogen Revolution

Washington's Wave of Green: Pioneering the Green Hydrogen Revolution

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Hydrogen's hidden heat: reassessing its climate footprint

Hydrogen's hidden heat: reassessing its climate footprint

New findings suggest hydrogen’s climate impact may be significantly underestimated, especially in the short-term, challenging its clean energy narrative.

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Toyota navigates hydrogen future in World Endurance Racing

Toyota navigates hydrogen future in World Endurance Racing

Toyota Gazoo Racing is at a crossroads, with the lifespan of their GR010 Hybrid linked to the introduction of hydrogen-powered vehicles in the FIA World Endurance Championship. With the debut of the hydrogen class pushed to 2027, Toyota may opt for an interim new chassis. The company is confident in being competitive with hydrogen by then, drawing on Japan’s progress in hydrogen tech in the Super Taikyu series. However, uncertainty looms as further delays in hydrogen regulations could undermine Toyota’s edge, necessitating upgrades to the current GR010 Hybrid. The transition to hydrogen is complex, involving a balance in performance between traditional and hydrogen power, but Toyota aims for a mixed class to ensure a gradual shift. The motorsport community watches closely as the FIA works towards clarifying the future of hydrogen in racing.

Bloom Energy and Shell team up to revolutionize hydrogen production

Bloom Energy and Shell team up to revolutionize hydrogen production

A Pioneering Leap: India's First Stainless Steel Green Hydrogen Plant

A Pioneering Leap: India's First Stainless Steel Green Hydrogen Plant

Toyota's Hydrogen Gamble: Mirai's Massive Discount Meets Fuel Fiasco

Toyota's Hydrogen Gamble: Mirai's Massive Discount Meets Fuel Fiasco

Romania's leap into a cleaner future with OMV Petrom's €50m green hydrogen investment

Romania's leap into a cleaner future with OMV Petrom's €50m green hydrogen investment

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Forging Europe's Green Future: The Hydrogen Horizon

Forging Europe's Green Future: The Hydrogen Horizon

The European Commission champions a pivot to renewables, earmarking hydrogen as pivotal for a sustainable energy scene.

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HydrogenPro: Revenues Surge, Profits Lag in the Green Hydrogen Rush

HydrogenPro: Revenues Surge, Profits Lag in the Green Hydrogen Rush

HydrogenPro’s revenue soars tenfold in 2023 yet profitability remains elusive, spotlighting the challenges in the booming hydrogen industry.

Green Hydrogen's Bottleneck: Electrolyser Glut Threatens Growth

Green Hydrogen's Bottleneck: Electrolyser Glut Threatens Growth

Pioneering Green Steel: Germany's SHS Seeks Massive Green Hydrogen Supply

Pioneering Green Steel: Germany's SHS Seeks Massive Green Hydrogen Supply

Energising Appalachia: WVU's Leap into the Hydrogen Economy

Energising Appalachia: WVU's Leap into the Hydrogen Economy

Navigating the Tides of Change: The Future of Shipping Fuels

Navigating the Tides of Change: The Future of Shipping Fuels

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Sailing into the Future: The Green Turn in Maritime Fuel Economics

Sailing into the Future: The Green Turn in Maritime Fuel Economics

By 2035, green hydrogen advancements are projected to make sustainable fuels economically viable, potentially cheaper than oil with carbon pricing.

Splitting Water for a Sustainable Future: The Evolution of Hydrogen Energy

Splitting Water for a Sustainable Future: The Evolution of Hydrogen Energy

Revolutionary superconductivity leap with new yttrium-hydrogen compounds

Revolutionary superconductivity leap with new yttrium-hydrogen compounds

Stanlow's Leap into Low-Carbon Future with MHI's CO2 Tech

Stanlow's Leap into Low-Carbon Future with MHI's CO2 Tech

Sailing into the Future: Hydrogen Powers the First Large Marine Engine

Sailing into the Future: Hydrogen Powers the First Large Marine Engine

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Green Light for Green Energy: How Tax Credits Are Fueling the Hydrogen Revolution

Green Light for Green Energy: How Tax Credits Are Fueling the Hydrogen Revolution

Recent IRS rules have sparked a boom in clean hydrogen investments, thanks to tax credit incentives under Section 45V.

Sky-High Sustainability: Cranfield's £69M Venture into Hydrogen Aviation

Sky-High Sustainability: Cranfield's £69M Venture into Hydrogen Aviation

California's Highway to Hydrogen: Nikola Fuels the Future

California's Highway to Hydrogen: Nikola Fuels the Future

Energising the Future: US DOE's Push for Offshore Wind and School Energy Efficiency

Energising the Future: US DOE's Push for Offshore Wind and School Energy Efficiency

Green for Growth: India's Rana Group Fuels Egypt's Renewable Revolution with $12bn Pledge

Green for Growth: India's Rana Group Fuels Egypt's Renewable Revolution with $12bn Pledge

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Sailing Towards a Cleaner Horizon: The First Maritime-Approved SOFC

Sailing Towards a Cleaner Horizon: The First Maritime-Approved SOFC

HyAxiom and Doosan Fuel Cell make maritime history with the world’s first Solid Oxide Fuel Cell to pass rigorous environmental testing, signalling a sea change in sustainable shipping.

The Dawn of Pink Hydrogen: A New Shade in the Clean Energy Palette

The Dawn of Pink Hydrogen: A New Shade in the Clean Energy Palette

Charting the hues of hydrogen: Europe's energy quandary

Charting the hues of hydrogen: Europe's energy quandary