The UK Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) has proposed changes to allow drivers to drive heavier vans if powered by low emission technology. These proposed changes to driver licensing rules will make it easier for van drivers to switch to hydrogen vehicles. Van drivers will be able to operate heavier hydrogen, electric, or gas-powered…
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ITM Power Signs Fuel Supply Contract With Honda For Hydrogen
Source: ITM Power ITM Power PLC has anounced (on 11th July) that it had signined a contract with Honda (UK), a subsidiary of automobile company Honda Motor Co, under which Honda will purchase hydrogen at GBP 10.0 per kilogram. The contract covers fuel dispensed across ITM Power’s hydrogen refuelling network. The refuelling network has been…
Fuel Cell Market to grow at 24% CAGR from 2016 to 2024
According to the new research report by Global Market Insights the Fuel Cell Market size is expected to reach USD 25.5 billion by 2024; driven by environment friendly and better alternative than existing options. Global Market Insights, Inc. says: Global Fuel Cell Market size was more than 180,010 units for 2015 and is predicted to register more…
The launch of three White Papers comissioned by the H2FC Supergen
The H2FC Supergen launched three White Papers at the London City Hall on 17th March 2017. Watch the entire event here. In front of an audience of Government, Industry and Academic representatives, authors from leading UK universities presented their findings on The Role of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in i) Delivering Energy Security for the…
A successful H2FC SUPERGEN Researcher Conference (14-16th Dec) at the University of Bath
The H2FC SUPERGEN had its third annual Research Conference at the University of Bath from 14th to 16th Dec. The conference was attended by 125 delegates, with participation of 40 PhD students, 60 researchers/academics and 15 industry figures and government advisors working across the field of hydrogen and fuel cells. The conference included insights on…
Visiting Researcher Scheme: Exchange between Industry, Academia and/or Government
The Hydrogen and Fuel Cells SUPERGEN Hub is pleased to announce the Visiting Researcher Scheme to enable researcher exchange between industry and academia, or academia and government. The aim of this scheme is to promote closer collaboration with academic research in the fields of hydrogen and fuel cells. This scheme provides funds of up to £6,000…
Berkeley Lab funded for hydrogen storage research
Berkeley Lab in California has just been awarded $8 million from the US Department of Energy for two of their projects: one to find new materials for hydrogen storage and another for optimizing fuel-cell performance and durability. The grant, from the Fuel Cell Technologies Office, shows that the American government is taking hydrogen as a…