Croft and Layer to convert vehiclesto run on hydrogen
Together, Croft and Layer are working to convert vehicles to run on hydrogen, starting with heavier vehicles like heavy-duty trucks that lack a fast-charging infrastructure.
The Croft system consists of hose modules for on-board charging, Nanoplants to recharge the Nanocartridges, and Nanocartridges that may be used to power adapted automobiles using hydrogen.
A design studio called Layer works in the fields of strategy, industrial design, engineering, branding, and digital media. Its industrial design and engineering teams are experts in 3D CAD creation and physical and functional prototyping.
Fuel cell truck commercialization is still in its early stages. Before fuel cell vehicles can be deployed on a commercial scale, advancements in technology, infrastructure, strategy, and economics are still needed. The cost of hydrogen at the pump, which varies depending on the production and distribution processes, as well as realising cost-effective vehicle ownership, will be crucial for the acceptance of fuel cell trucks.
A new green industrial revolution may be on the horizon, or hydrogen may simply mark the transition from one fossil fuel-based energy source to another with a stronger focus on emissions reduction.
Fontaine Pajeot and EODev launch hydrogen cruising catamaran
The world’s first cruising catamaran powered by hydrogen has been launched, according to Fountaine Pajeot and EODev. with the goal of riding the decarbonization wave that is starting to engulf the boating and cruise industry.
In collaboration with EODev, a French developer and manufacturer of ” zero emission ” electro-hydrogen units, he designed and built the Samana 59 Smart Electric REXH2®, the world’s first sailing catamaran to use a hydrogen-powered fuel cell to supplement onboard power requirements. Fountaine Pajot is the second-largest shipyard in the world for cruising catamarans and is based in La Rochelle.
This launch, the result of a unique partnership between the developer and the builder, is described as “the start of a new era in the yachting business.” Because it enables boaters to “continue to enjoy the sea without having an adverse effect on it” without emitting pollutants, noise, smoke, or scents, according to the news release. It has dimensions of 18.50 metres long by 8.50 metres broad, costs around €2 million, and has a capacity of 15 persons, including 12 passengers and three crew members.
FTXT holds 2023 Liquefied Hydrogen Strategy and New Product Presentation
The 2023 Liquefied Hydrogen Strategy and New Product Presentation was hosted on April 10 by FTXT as part of “H POWER DAY.”
At the event, FTXT announces the official launch of its liquid hydrogen strategy and continues to broaden its ecological deployment. This ecosystem is the first of its kind in China and covers the entire liquid hydrogen application business, including hydrogen production, liquefaction, transportation, charging, and final application. Create a test project. With this, the barriers to medium- and long-distance transportation’s carbon reduction will be removed.
In the interim, FTXT will introduce a number of ground-breaking products to accomplish the transition from short/mid-haul to long-haul transportation and fully support efficient carbon reduction in inland ships, construction machinery, aircraft, and other significant application scenarios.
Nanoionics Korea commercializes hydrogen sensor of gas thermal conductivity
According to Nanoionics Korea, utilising MEMS technology, it has been successful in creating a highly sensitive hydrogen sensor of gas thermal conductivity (TCD) approach that can be applied broadly throughout the hydrogen industry, including hydrogen production, transportation, storage, and use.
With support from the regional specialised industry fostering project managed by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, Nanoionics Korea Co., Ltd. (CEO Kim Yang-gi), a domestic sensor specialist, has developed a TCD-type hydrogen sensor and module products using domestic technology and is prepared for commercialization.
In keeping with the transition to a hydrogen economy based on hydrogen, the next-generation environmentally friendly fuel, technical development and industrialisation are accelerating globally in a number of disciplines, including hydrogen production and storage, and hydrogen fuel cells. In every segment of the hydrogen value chain, sensors for measuring hydrogen are crucial.
Mitsubishi takes over Equinor’s position in hydrogen hub application
Equinor was one of the two initial “anchor” contenders in the $1 billion hydrogen hub Hunger Games competition that was a component of Pennsylvania’s submission (the Norwegian super major formerly known as Statoil).
According to the Pittsburgh Business Times, Mitsubishi Power, which among other things manufactures natural gas and hydrogen turbines to create electricity, has taken over Equinor’s position.
Hawai‘i Pacific Hydrogen Hub applies for federal funding
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Hydrogen Hub programmes have received a complete application from the Hawai’i State Energy Office and its collaborators.
The U.S. Department of Energy encouraged 33 concept papers from across the country, one of which was written by the Hawai’i Pacific Hydrogen Hub, or H2Hub, to apply for financing through the initiative. According to the government, it will select six to ten proposals to receive a portion of the $7 billion made available under the Inflation Reduction Act.
