Author: Arnes Biogradlija

In 2024, Hyundai’s domestic sales of the NEXO hydrogen fuel cell vehicle plummeted to approximately 2,751 units, a stark contrast to the 10,164 units sold in 2022—a decline exceeding 70% over two years. In response to this downturn, Hyundai is offering a 5 million won ($4,200) discount on NEXO purchases in March 2025, a departure from previous promotions that varied discounts based on production dates. Additional incentives include a 1 million won ($840) trade-in discount for customers selling their vehicles to Hyundai Certified Used Vehicles, a 300,000 won ($250) discount for owners of vehicles over 10 years old, and a…

The issuing entity, Hive Hydrogen (Ireland) Limited, has published a tender titled “HyDEA Mobile Hydrogen Refuelling Station” on March 7, 2025.

The Dirección General de la Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias S.A., a body governed by public law in Spain, has issued a tender titled “Contratación del suministro, instalación, puesta en marcha y mantenimiento de un grupo de recarga de vehículos eléctricos en el Aparcamiento del Umbracle de La Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències.” This tender, published on March 6, 2025, has a submission deadline set for April 3, 2025. The main objective of this tender is to supply, install, commission, and maintain a vehicle charging group at La Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències’…

The National Police of Spain has issued a tender titled “Suministro de baterías con destino a los vehículos pertenecientes a la Policía Nacional” specifically aimed at supplying batteries for their vehicles for the economic periods 2025-2026.

The municipality of Alba Iulia has announced a tender titled “Furnizarea a 15 Stații de reîncărcare pentru vehicule electrice” aimed at delivering and installing 15 electric vehicle charging stations. This tender was published on March 3, 2025, and interested parties must submit their proposals by March 18, 2025. This initiative is part of Romania’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan, crucial for advancing the hydrogen energy sector by supporting infrastructure for green transport. The main objective of this tender is to supply, install, and connect electric vehicle charging stations in Alba Iulia. It also includes providing technical design services, technical verification…

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…

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…

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…

The Miejski Zakład Usług Komunalnych, a municipal service company in Poland, has issued a tender titled “Dostawa paliwa wodorowego w podziale na dwie części” for the supply and distribution of hydrogen fuel.

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…