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Power Plant to Substitute H2 for CH4

Power Plant to Substitute H2 for CH4

by | Jul 2, 2018 | Europe

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Nuon Magnum power plant in Eemshaven, © Vattenfall

In the Netherlands, a power plant running on natural gas is said to be converted into a hydrogen facility. In mid-March, Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems announced it would adapt one of Nuon Magnum’s three 440-megawatt combined-cycle units in Eemshaven, in the Groningen region, for hydrogen by 2023. The change in fuel would be part of the ongoing Carbon-Free Gas Power project. (more…)

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Building Continues in Grenzach-Wyhlen

Building Continues in Grenzach-Wyhlen

by | Jul 2, 2018 | Germany

Grenzach-Wyhlen

Constructing the power-to-gas system, © Energiedienst

Construction continues on a new power-to-gas system in Grenzach-Wyhlen, Germany, despite considerable opposition. A citizens’ initiative had tried to remove the site from consideration, but Freiburg’s regional authority approved it in mid-March, as the hydrogen-producing facility met federal pollution standards (see H2-international, March 2017). Nevertheless, there have been calls to verify that, once started up, the system would comply with the noise limits set by law. (more…)

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United States: More R&D Money Than Expected

United States: More R&D Money Than Expected

by | Jul 2, 2018 | North America

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Alternative stations in the United States

Nikola Motors, which is developing Class 8 semitrucks that use fuel cell range extenders, announced an order for 800 units from Budweiser while suing Tesla for USD 2 billion, alleging patent infringement. Nikola’s announcement got so much attention that FedEx Corp. put out a notice on the receipt of a fuel cell delivery van. (more…)

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eMove360° Adds Fuel Cells

eMove360° Adds Fuel Cells

by | Jul 2, 2018 | Germany

The eMove360° Europe show, which will be held Oct. 16 through 18, is poised to welcome the fuel cell industry into the fold. The show’s organizer, MunichExpo, has partnered up with the German DWV – Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association, among others, to schedule a Fuel Cell Conference for the first day of the event. It is said to be attended by representatives for high-profile companies such as Alstom, Daimler and Toyota. (more…)

Linde Ends BeeZero

Linde Ends BeeZero

by | Jul 2, 2018 | Germany

BeeZero

© Linde

In mid-2016, industrial gas supplier Linde took the novel approach of creating a free-floating carshare program that offered only fuel cell vehicles. The corporation founded a subsidiary named Linde Hydrogen Concepts to buy 50 Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell cars, which customers could book via an app and pick up at public parking lots instead of designated rental stations. (more…)

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