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NewBusFuel – economically sustainable hydrogen supply

NewBusFuel – economically sustainable hydrogen supply

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Hydrogen refueling station with on-site electrolyzer, © WSW, Hydrogenics

Fuel cell buses have many advantages over their diesel counterparts, making them an attractive option for mass transit companies. A few examples are the complete absence of local emissions, the greater flexibility in choosing a primary energy carrier and, depending on the source of the hydrogen and the use of renewables, considerable potential for reducing carbon dioxide levels. (more…)

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Ride on a Fuel Cell Train

Ride on a Fuel Cell Train

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Coradia ILint, © Alstom

The zero-emission future of the transportation sector has prompted an increasing number of energy policy debates on railroad electrification. At Hannover Messe, it was Alstom’s new fuel cell train that garnered much attention. After having been developed in less than two years, it had its first run in mid-March and will reportedly be used to transport passengers starting in 2018. (more…)

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How to Retire the Diesel Engine

How to Retire the Diesel Engine

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Thomic Ruschmeyer

German association Solar Mobility (BSM) should at least be known to those who attend automotive or energy trade shows from time to time. Since its founding in 1989, the BSM has had a large exhibit at many of these events and offers a variety of vehicle types – from solar-powered cars to electric buses – for attendees to touch and discuss. To some, the association may at first seem to cater primarily to visionary pioneers of the solar industry (more…)

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OWI develops APU package of diesel and fuel cell

OWI develops APU package of diesel and fuel cell

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Diesel powered fuel cell system, © OWI

An autonomous fuel cell system developed jointly by several research partners does a quiet job of converting diesel fuel into electrical energy – without the help of an engine or generator. When the project supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy reached its conclusion, the technical maturity of the system was demonstrated with success during stand-alone operation of the fuel cell stack and the power module. (more…)

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Fuel-Cell Cars and Their GHG Emissions

Fuel-Cell Cars and Their GHG Emissions

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Greenhouse gas emissions caused by production, use and disposal after one year

In 2012, the transport sector’s share in overall greenhouse gas emissions was 19.7% across the 28 member states of the European Union, making it the second-largest producer of greenhouse gases after the energy sector. To achieve the EU Commission’s climate protection targets for the transport industry, these emissions need to be lowered by 70% compared to 2008 values. The following will give an overview of how fuel-cell cars can mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in the EU up to 2050 and help achieve EU goals. The carbon footprint is (more…)

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