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UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association’s position on the role of hydrogen energy storage in managing renewable intermittency
On the 26thJanuary 2011, UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (UK HFCA) published its position on the role of hydrogen energy storage in managing renewable intermittency. The document is one of a series covering the various opportunities which hydrogen and fuel cells offer.
According to some predictions, the UK will face a 23% shortfall in energy supply [...]
Marks & Spencer to trial fuel cell material handling devices using onsite hydrogen generation
ITM Power has announced that it had signed a pilot agreement with M&S to deliver the UK’s first hydrogen fuel cell, materials handling trial using on site hydrogen generation. Using the ITM Power HFuel platform to generate hydrogen, the six week trial involves M&S using several fuel cell vehicles as a direct substitute for part of the [...]
UKHFCA welcomes announcement of UKH2Mobility programme
The following announcement was released earlier today by UKH2Mobility:
New Government and cross industry programme to make hydrogen powered travel in the UK a reality
A ground breaking project to ensure the UK is well positioned for the commercial roll-out of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles has been launched, Business Minister Mark Prisk announced today.
The new programme [...]
UK HFCA responds to the consultation on the future of Renewables Obligation
On the 12th January 2012, UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association’s submitted its response to the “Consultation on proposals for the levels of banded support under the Renewables Obligation for the period 2013‐17 and the Renewable Obligations Order 2012” published by the Department of Energy and Climate Change in October 2011.
In the submission, the UKHFCA advocated [...]
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The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking launches its 5th annual call for proposals
€ 150 million's worth have been allocated for the support of fuel cells and hydrogen technologies through research and demonstration projects, with € 77, 5 million from the European Commission matched by in-kind contributions from industry and research organisations. The 2012 call covers 31 topics divided into 5 application areas: transportation and refuelling infrastructure; hydrogen production and distribution; stationary power generation, early markets and cross-cutting issues.
“Fuel Cell and Hydrogen technologies in Europe - Financial and technology outlook on the European sector ambition 2014 – 2020” published
Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking - a public private partnership supporting research, technological development and demonstration activities in fuel cell and hydrogen energy technologies in Europe, has recently published the “Fuel Cell and Hydrogen technologies in Europe; Financial and technology outlook on the European sector ambition 2014 – 2020”. The report summarizes the sector’s financial ambition to reach Europe’s objectives in 2020 and shows that the overall direction of travel for the industry is very positive. The document explains that hydrogen and fuel cell technologies are vital for the future European Economy and highlights that Europe needs to take action to maintain its leading position in certain fuel cell and hydrogen application-areas to prevent it falling behind North America, Japan and China.
Toyota to Unveil Hydrogen-Fueled Sedan, Aqua Compact Hybrid Car
Toyota will unveil a hydrogen-fueled sedan at the Tokyo Motor Show next month. The automaker will introduce six models including the FCV-R concept car, a midsize sedan that runs on hydrogen. Toyota aims to market the vehicle in 2015.
Additional investment to accelerate commercialisation of low carbon vehicle technologies
An additional £10 million of grant funding is to be made available to research, develop and demonstrate technologies that will achieve significant cuts in carbon emissions from road transport, following a government decision to provide supplementary finance through the Technology Strategy Board.
Nissan announces development of an all-new fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with Daimler
Nissan Green Program 2016, the company’s third environmental mid-term plan, aims to deliver cumulative sales of 1.5 million zero-emission vehicles across the Renault-Nissan Alliance by the end of 2016 fiscal year. On behalf of the Alliance, Nissan will lead the development of an all-new fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) together with strategic partner, Daimler.