UM6P partner company Innovx forms Hydrojeel
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) partner company Innovx recently announced the formation of Hydrojeel, a new business venture devoted to green ammonia and hydrogen investments.
According to a statement from Innovx, Hydrojeel’s main goal is to become a major participant on the international scene in the fields of green hydrogen and green ammonia.
GM introduces hydrogen-powered Silverado MD pilot program
In addition to conducting outstanding research and development on hydrogen fuel cell technology, General Motors is advancing the field of transportation with a pilot program involving hydrogen fuel-cell-powered Chevrolet Silverado MD trucks. This has been made possible in part by financing from the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office and the Department of Energy’s SuperTruck 3 initiative.
These commercial medium duty trucks will be powered by General Motors’ patented Hydrotec hydrogen fuel cell systems, and they will be constructed on a “similar” frame to the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 MD. The prototype trucks are anticipated to have a gross vehicle weight rating of 19,500 pounds, which is the maximum GVWR for Class 5, and a GM-estimated range of more than 300 miles.
SCS to hold Horizon Hydrogen Grand Prix
Science Centre Singapore (SCS) is preparing to hold the first-ever Horizon Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP) Singapore series, sponsored by Chevron Singapore Pte Ltd (Chevron) and organized by Horizon Educational, in an effort to promote STEM education and renewable energy advocacy.
Through the design, engineering, and racing of small, remote-controlled hydrogen-powered fuel cell cars, this innovative program allows students to get a firsthand look at renewable energy. Students will acquire critical STEM skills and a greater comprehension of the whole hydrogen value chain through practical experience.
Ribblesdale cement factory evaluates ammonia as hydrogen source
The Ribblesdale cement factory in Lancashire, owned by Heidelberg Materials, is taking part in an innovative study evaluating the use of ammonia as a hydrogen source to power cement kilns. With support from Cranfield University and engineering consultants Stopford, this 12-month feasibility project is made possible by funding from Innovate UK’s UK Research and Innovation fund.
The purpose of the study is to look at ammonia as a possible energy-dense, economical hydrogen carrier for the cement industry and other sectors. The new project will build on Ribblesdale’s successful demonstration of using hydrogen in a net-zero fuel mix for a cement kiln by concentrating on the most effective ways to use ammonia for on-site ‘cracking’, which releases hydrogen for use as kiln fuel.
Monmouthshire Council testing hydrogen-powered meals-on-wheels van
Monmouthshire Council began testing a hydrogen-powered meals-on-wheels van this week.
The vehicle, which was constructed by Swedish fuel cell specialists Powercell and South Wales-based van conversion specialists Vantastec, will be tested over the course of the next four to six weeks for the Monmouthshire Meals program.
The vehicle powers technology that can regenerate and thaw meals to an edible temperature by combining Vantastec’s novel, patent-pending hydrogen power unit with Nissan’s electric Townstar. After a year of development, Vantastec claims that the van is a “gamechanger” for assisting companies in achieving net zero.
Barker and Stonehouse test hydrogen delivery truck
In an attempt to lessen emissions beyond its own carbon footprint, furniture company Barker and Stonehouse will test a prototype hydrogen delivery truck.
After two years of development, the car is now housed at the retailer’s Lincoln test facility, where delivery drivers will utilize it for a full year starting in July.
If successful, Barker and Stonehouse plan to progressively replace their current delivery fleet by introducing the cars around the country.
