British Columbia is set to invest $16.5 million in a pioneering pilot program led by Hydrogen Technology & Energy Corporation (HTEC). The initiative aims to explore the viability of hydrogen as a fuel for commercial trucking, ushering in a new era of clean and efficient freight transport.
Fraunhofer Institute is shedding light on the potential acoustic transformation brought about by hydrogen-powered heavy goods vehicles. While the comprehensive results are anticipated in spring 2024, early findings already indicate that 18-tonne trucks equipped with the Keyou hydrogen engine exhibit noise levels only half as loud as their diesel counterparts during low-speed operations and maneuvers.
Hylane, a subsidiary of DEVK Versicherungen, and Quantron AG join forces to usher in a new era of emission-free last-mile transport. With a shared commitment to innovative and climate-friendly mobility solutions, the collaboration introduces hydrogen-electric vans, specifically designed for last-mile operations, in a pioneering pay-per-use model.
The decision to purchase 25 hydrogen buses in the Friuli Venezia Giulia (FVG) Region has sparked a wave of skepticism, with councilors Giulia Massolino, Massimo Moretuzzo, and Marco Putto expressing serious reservations.
Kohler Engines, a key player in the engine development realm, has launched the Direct Injection Hydrogen (KDH) engine, a groundbreaking internal combustion engine fueled by hydrogen. This move aligns with Kohler’s commitment to advancing technologies with a reduced environmental footprint and promoting sustainability.
Chart Industries’ LH2 bulk transport trailers, constructed in Theodore, Alabama, received official certification and approval from the Korean Gas Safety (KGS), positioning Chart as the inaugural and exclusive supplier with an LH2 trailer design sanctioned for the burgeoning Korean market.
Pure Hydrogen’s sales manager, Clint Butler, has unveiled the company’s ambitious plan to revolutionize the transportation sector with the Taurus prime mover. Boasting a remarkable nine-month turnaround from order to deployment, this hydrogen-powered vehicle aims to outpace traditional diesel trucks, marking a significant stride toward cleaner and more efficient road transport.
Glosten, in collaboration with Siemens Energy, has chosen Ballard Power Systems and Chart Industries as primary equipment vendors for the world’s first hydrogen-hybrid research vessel. The vessel, currently in the design phase and named the CCRV, will be owned and operated by UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography (Scripps).
Oilinvest and Quantron AG have joined forces to establish a strategic partnership. The collaboration has given rise to a new joint venture, HEMTRON, aimed at constructing hydrogen-based refueling infrastructure dedicated to Fuel Cell Electric heavy trucks (FCEV).
Viasea Shipping, a Norwegian shortsea liner, has unveiled ambitious plans to construct two hydrogen-powered containerships.
