Contact

How can Germany and Europe lead the way in fuel cell mobility?

By

September 12, 2021

Image titel:

Sources:

How can Germany and Europe lead the way in fuel cell mobility?

Overview of recommended actions, © NPM

© NPM

National Platform Future of Mobility reveals its position paper

The chances of fuel cell technology making a breakthrough in mobility applications are looking good. Various developments are helping the rollout, expansion and deployment of fuel cell technologies in many different areas of the transportation sector. These include the technological maturity of the automotive industry, potential synergies in connection with other hydrogen applications and sectors, considerable changes to the regulatory framework and new political ambitions, as articulated in Germany’s national hydrogen strategy. But how is the German and European vehicle manufacturing industry poised when it comes to fuel cells?

Advertisements

If climate goals are to be reached, major new technologies will be required that have the potential to significantly reduce emissions. While battery electric power systems represent one option, electric propulsion based on hydrogen and fuel cells is another alternative which is particularly suited to applications with high performance and energy requirements or where the need to cover large distances is paramount. Example areas include long-haul and heavy-duty road transportation as well as applications in the maritime, aviation and rail sectors.

For Germany and Europe to carve out a leading role in the field of fuel cell technologies, however, there needs to be a sustained increase in the global competitiveness of vehicle manufacturing and the competitiveness of German and European industry overall. That’s the stance of the recently published position paper of Germany’s National Platform Future of Mobility, otherwise known as NPM. The position paper sets out a qualitative analysis of the status quo in terms of the value network for the production of fuel cells and their components, with a focus on the automotive field.

Value creation process in the spotlight

The first level of the analysis looked at the individual steps of value creation depth. Here, a description was given of each separate step in the process: from raw materials, membrane electrode assembly, the manufacture of bipolar plates through to stack and system assembly and recycling. For each of these central value creation stages, a second level of analysis and assessment was applied to aspects such as the scientific foundation, the development and production know-how, the recruitment and development of staff, sustainability and environmental responsibility, the basis and readiness for investment as well as issues surrounding energy use and performance. The expert assessment focuses on an evaluation of the current situation with regard to current competitiveness in Germany and Europe and also provides a forecast based on the assumptions made about future changes in competitiveness “in 10 years” within an international context. Performing the analysis were the members of NPM’s Working Group 4, whose remit encompasses “securing Germany as a place for mobility, production, battery cell production, primary materials and recycling, training and qualification,” and other specially invited experts from academia and industry.

… Read more in the latest H2-International e-Journal, Aug 2021

Author: Elisa Reker-Gluhic, acatech, Munich, Germany

Here are interesting and current articles on the topic of hydrogen – stocks and the stock market!

Economic prospects for companies in the hydrogen sector | Future, stocks & hydrogen companies on the stock exchange and more…

Which hydrogen companies will prevail in the competitive market in the long term? Get tips and cartwheels and learn more about risks or opportunities. Our stock market specialist and expert author Sven Jösting reports critically, independently and competently.

Mar 11 2024

On the way to becoming a green hydrogen partner

Oman aims to score points with H2 infrastructure Wind, sun and loads of expertise – these...
Mar 07 2024

We can master a scale-up for green hydrogen

Interview with Dr. Kai Fischer, Director at RWTH Aachen The efficient scaling of green hydrogen...
Mar 07 2024

Frustration over continuing uncertainties

Interview with Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, CEO of Hydrogen Europe There is a lot that needs sorting out...
Mar 05 2024

“If ever there was momentum for hydrogen, it is now”

Interview with Dr. Jochen Köckler, chairman of Deutsche Messe “We’re bringing people together.”...
Feb 28 2024

H2Direkt: Blueprint for heating with pure H2

The energy providers Thüga und Energie Südbayern (ESB) as well as Energienetze Bayern have...
Feb 26 2024

Just switch over?

Hydrogen in the existing natural gas network Whether hydrogen contributes to the clean heating...
Feb 26 2024

Pilot plant for coating bipolar plates

At Fraunhofer FEP (Fraunhofer-Institut für Organische Elektronik, Elektronenstrahl- und...
Feb 20 2024

55 MW electrolyzer to decarbonize Saarland

Hydrogen Regions series: HydroHub Fenne living lab The power plant site in Fenne, Völklingen, a...
Feb 20 2024

Chicken feathers as FC membrane material

Feathers from chickens or other poultry could in the future help make fuel cells more effective...
Feb 15 2024

SMEs demand more security

Guest article by André Steinau, CEO of GP Joule Hydrogen After all, the Ampel Coalition leading...
Feb 15 2024

Accelerated expansion of renewable energies

RED III is here – Elsewhere, the wait continues Progress is being made at EU level – albeit...
Feb 12 2024

Picea 2 relies on lithium instead of lead

HPS presents new product generation The company HPS Home Power Solutions has unveiled a new...
Feb 12 2024

H2 production by photocatalysis

The direct generation of hydrogen from sunlight has long been considered the most elegant solution...
Feb 05 2024

Regional instead of international

Hy-Fcell has it difficult asserting itself The aspiration of Landesmesse Stuttgart with Hy-Fcell...
Feb 01 2024

Hydrogeit Verlag turns 20 years old

Hydrogeit Verlag is proudly celebrating its 20th anniversary as a renowned specialist publisher in...
Jan 26 2024

Stracke other H2Now managing director

BMV Energy GmbH is entering the market as another player in hydrogen refueling stations. The...
Jan 26 2024

Starting points for a comprehensive hydrogen ramp-up

Industry congress GAT 2023 in Cologne To establish a functioning hydrogen economy, the entire...
Jan 26 2024

The industry highpoint in autumn

Hydrogen Technology Expo total success In autumn 2023 as well, the Hydrogen Technology Expo was...
Jan 22 2024

New management for the northern real-world lab

Obituary for Professor Werner Beba Mike Blicker will be the new project coordinator of the...
Jan 22 2024

Axel Funke moving to Apex

The Apex Group is expanding its management team from five to six people. Starting the new year,...

0 Comments

Leave a Reply