Author: Arnes Biogradlija

hydrogen

Verkehrsbetrieb Hamm GmbH in Germany has issued a tender titled “Teilmobile Wasserstofftankstelle” on February 28, 2025. This tender invites proposals for the supply, installation, maintenance, and operation of a semi-mobile hydrogen fueling station for up to 30 buses. The deadline for submission of tenders is March 31, 2025. Similarly, R.D.T. AIN in France has released a tender for “Avitaillement pour autocars et autobus à Énergie de traction hydrogène de type pile à combustible” on the same date, focusing on fuel supply for hydrogen fuel cell buses. Interested parties must submit their requests to participate by March 12, 2025. These tenders…

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Electric Buses

In an announcement dated February 27, 2025, Sueddeutsche Verkehrslinien GmbH & Co. KG issued a tender titled “7 Elektro-Batterie-Linienbusse 12m” seeking suppliers for seven electric buses. The deadline for submission is March 28, 2025. This tender is significant as it represents an essential step towards integrating hydrogen and electric-based public transportation systems, which play a critical role in the shift towards sustainable energy solutions in the public transport sector. Main Objectives and Requirements of the Tender The procurement’s primary aim is to acquire seven low-floor or low-entry electric buses, contributing to sustainable urban mobility in Germany. These buses are classified…

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Electric Buses

Przedsiębiorstwo Wielobranżowe Transkom, a multi-sector company in Poland, has announced a tender titled “Delivery of Four Factory New Low-Floor Electric Buses, Class MAXI, for Municipal Transport Needs.” The notice, posted on February 27, 2025, requires submissions by March 28, 2025. This tender is significant for the hydrogen industry as it emphasizes the integration of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, promoting eco-friendly transport solutions. The main objective of the tender is to acquire new electric buses to serve the municipal transport needs in Czerwonak, Poland. This procurement will enhance the public transport fleet with technologically advanced, low-emission vehicles, and the development…

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Hydrogen

While the promise of zero-emission flight is tantalizing, the practical challenges of integrating hydrogen into passenger aircraft are substantial. Boeing’s patent application reveals innovative solutions to some of the most pressing hurdles, particularly those related to the use of liquid hydrogen (LH2). The application, which details a configuration for a LH2 fuel cell aircraft with distributed systems, tackles the core issue: how do you safely and efficiently store and utilize cryogenic liquid hydrogen on a passenger plane? The proposed design focuses on a 50-passenger aircraft, a crucial segment for regional air travel. The LH2 Packaging Problem: Tanks Above the Wings? One of…

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Hydrogen

German national elections have ushered in a new political landscape, with significant implications for the country’s energy policies, particularly concerning hydrogen energy. The conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), led by Friedrich Merz, emerged victorious and is poised to form a coalition government with the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD). This coalition is expected to influence the trajectory of Germany’s hydrogen energy strategy. CDU’s Perspective on Hydrogen Energy The CDU has demonstrated a pragmatic approach toward energy policy. While acknowledging the role of renewable energy sources, the party emphasizes the importance of economic feasibility and energy security. In their energy policy…

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minerals

Since February 2022, the Russo-Ukrainian war has displaced over 14 million Ukrainians and reshaped Europe’s geopolitical landscape. Yet a less visible struggle—centered on Ukraine’s vast mineral wealth—has intensified behind closed doors, exposing fractures in Western alliances and raising questions about long-term strategic motives. The $500 Billion Demand: Mineral Extraction as “Payback” for Military Aid In June 2024, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent presented Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with a proposal: transfer control of 500 billion in oil, gas, and critical minerals to American entities as repayment for war time assistance, under Biden administration, hinges on unverified claims of reciprocity. Zelenskyy publicly…

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