Author: Arnes Biogradlija

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…

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…

The Municipality of Stargard has launched a project to modernize its public transport system by purchasing 11 zero-emission electric buses and six mobile fast chargers.

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…

The Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA) has issued a new tender, titled “Fornitura e posa in opera di attrezzature per la realizzazione dell’infrastruttura termica integrata della Smart Energy Micro Grid (SEMG) – Progetto Mission Innovation,” which was published on February 20, 2025.

Hint.co GmbH has issued three tenders under its Second H2Global Auction Round, each targeting specific regions: North America, Asia, and a broader international scope.

Gmina Nowogard, a Polish local government body, has issued a tender titled “Zakup taboru autobusowego o napędzie elektrycznym wraz z dostawą i uruchomieniem stacji ładowania – Nowa linia pozamiejska” (Purchase of Electric Buses with Delivery and Start-up of Charging Stations – New Out-of-town Line) on February 19, 2025.