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Japanese & South Korean Automakers to Commercialize Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles by 2015, Says Frost & Sullivan

Both Japanese and South Korean automakers are optimistic about commercializing fuel cell electric vehicles by 2015, says Frost & Sullivan. Mr. Vijayendra Rao, Research Manager at Frost & Sullivan Automotive & Transportation Practice, Asia Pacificsaid that in 2011, the market for fuel cell electric vehicles in Japanand South Koreais limited to concept cars or fuel cell electric ...

Dec. 6, 2012

By Frost & Sullivan

Shades of green at the North American international auto show

Clean and green is the buzz at this year's North American International Auto Show at Cobo Hall with major automakers showing their latest greener concept cars, comparisons of fuel economy for flex-fuel cars, and the announcement that the American Le Mans Series is going an extra green mile on the racing circuit. But not everyone is sold. 'The green theme at this year's North American ...

Jan. 17, 2008

By Environment News Service (ENS)

US Based Companies Join Forces to Bring Retail Hydrogen to Australia

In partnership with ENGV, PDC Machines and IVYS Inc. have combined efforts to bring the first retail hydrogen station to Australia. The station will support a fleet of 20 Hyundai Nexo clean running hydrogen fuel cell vehicles for use in the Australia Capital Government, catalyzing the rollout of public facing, retail hydrogen ...

Mar. 26, 2021

By PDC Machines Inc.

Fuel cell vehicles will reach $73.8 billion in annual market value by 2030

While fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) have the potential to offer significant benefits – including lower emissions and reduced petroleum consumption – compared to today’s automobiles, they also face big challenges. Makers of FCVs are focused on reducing costs and establishing refueling infrastructure in order to prepare for commercial introductions of models in the 2015-2017 ...

Aug. 12, 2013

By Navigant Consulting, Inc. (NCI)

GM, Honda to collaborate on fuel cell vehicles

General Motors Co. and Honda Motor Co. are joining forces to develop hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The two companies said Tuesday they plan to develop new hydrogen storage and fuel cell technologies by 2020. They will also push for more hydrogen fueling stations. Fuel cell vehicles have electric motors that are powered by a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen. The only byproducts are ...

Jul. 2, 2013

By Associated Press

Webinar November 6: 2014 and 2015 Hydrogen Student Design Contest

This live webinar, scheduled for Thursday, November 6, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, will cover the results of the 2014 Hydrogen Student Design Contest and introduce the theme for the 2015 Contest. The teams from Washington State University and Humboldt University will present their winning designs. The 2014 Contest teams were challenged to design a hydrogen fueling module ...

Nov. 3, 2014

By US Department of Energy

Watch Energy Secretary Moniz Test Drive the Toyota Mirai

The Energy Department posted a video of ‪Secretary Ernest Moniz driving the Toyota Mirai, the first fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) for sale in the United States. Watch the video on Facebook, Instagram, or Secretary Moniz's Twitter to see what driving an FCEV looks ...

Feb. 3, 2015

By US Department of Energy

Energy Technology Showcase

Over the past few years Britain has become, with the help of partners like Nissan, Honda and Toyota, one of the best places in the world to build cars. We are net exporters for the first time since I was born. Nissan’s Sunderland plant is the most productive in Europe, some would say the world. We are very proud of this success and very grateful to our Japanese partners for making in ...

Oct. 9, 2014

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

Toyota sees MIRAI FCV sales up to 30,000 cars in 2020; allows free use of FCV patents

Toyota Motor Corporation targets to step up the production capacity and sales of its innovative hydrogen fuel cell vehicle “MIRAI” to 3,000 cars next year and will further increase to 30,000 cars in 2020, from 700 cars last year and 2,000 car planned for this year, according to Mr Yoshikazu Tanaka, Chief Engineer, Product Planning Group, Technical Centre, Toyota Motor Corporation. Mr ...

Mar. 23, 2016

By GAT International

Hydrogen-Powered Fuel Cell Vehicles Expand Market Presence

October 20, 2016 -- Hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles (FCVs), the next generation of electric cars, are already making their mark with California drivers, and the Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) wants to expand the experience to the northeastern states. FCHEA is launching "Zero Emissions. Zero Compromise." to emphasize the driving excitement of emissions-free FCVs and the ...

Oct. 20, 2016

By Smart Grid Observer

Fuel cell vehicles 15 years away, Research Council says

Hydrogen fuel cells may be the best energy-saving alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles, and the technology could be economically competitive by 2023, a US National Research Council report announced Thursday. The study, which did not include electric vehicles, concluded that hydrogen is the preferred alternative to conventional vehicles to wean the United States off oil and to reduce U.S. ...

Jul. 22, 2008

By Worldwatch Institute

Students race their innovative solar, hydrogen model cars

Middle school students from around the state will participate in the Junior Solar Sprint and Hydrogen Fuel Cell car competitions on Saturday, May 21 sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The competitions give students the opportunity to show their engineering and design skills by building and racing high-performance model solar and ...

May 19, 2011

By National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Honda FCX Clarity Fuel Cell vehicle lease program begins with first customer delivery

American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced that Ron Yerxa and Annette Ballester took delivery of their hydrogen fuel cell-powered FCX Clarity on Friday, July 25, 2008 at Honda of Santa Monica, one of three dealerships in Southern California that are part of the first fuel cell vehicle dealership network. Yerxa and Ballester are the world's first FCX Clarity customers and the first of ...

Jul. 28, 2008

By Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Annual Fuel Cell Car and Bus Sales Are Expected to Exceed 228,000 by 2024

A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the market for fuel cell passenger cars and buses, including its drivers and barriers, with global sales forecasts, through 2024. Toyota’s introduction of the Mirai, its first production-level fuel cell car, has thrust fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) back into the spotlight. While the performance of FCVs makes them ready for commercial launch, the ...

Dec. 1, 2015

By Navigant Consulting, Inc. (NCI)

EPA tests hydrogen fuel cell vehicle under real world conditions

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Stephen L. Johnson today showcased the fourth generation of Chevrolet's Equinox Fuel Cell Car, the newest addition to the agency's vehicle fleet. The new car underscores EPA's support for national efforts to develop clean energy technologies and help move the United States toward energy independence. 'EPA is turning the key on an engine of ...

Sep. 12, 2008

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Sales of Fuel Cell Vehicles Will Surpass Two Million Annually by 2030, Forecasts Navigant Research

The market for fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) remains limited, with annual deliveries well under 500 vehicles in 2011 and in 2012. However, the industry is ramping up to commercialization, and much needs to happen behind the scenes for makers of FCVs to meet their 2015 commercialization targets. According to a new report from Navigant Research, after a period of slow growth from 2015 to 2017, annual ...

May 28, 2013

By Navigant Consulting, Inc. (NCI)

Webinar November 18: An Overview of the Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure Research and Station Technology (H2FIRST) Project

The Energy Department will present a live webinar entitled "An Overview of the Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure Research and Station Technology (H2FIRST) Project" on Tuesday, November 18, from 12:00 to 1:00 Eastern Standard Time (EST). The H2FIRST project focuses on technical tasks in support of H2USA to ensure that fuel cell vehicle customers have a positive fueling experience similar to ...

Nov. 12, 2014

By US Department of Energy

NREL to Showcase Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle and Stationary Fuel Cell System at Capitol Hill People’s Fair

The Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will showcase a fuel cell hybrid vehicle on loan from Toyota and a small stationary fuel cell system at the Capitol Hill People’s Fair on June 1 and 2. Representatives from NREL will be on hand to answer questions and give away educational literature about renewable energy, alternative fuels, and advanced vehicles. ...

May 28, 2013

By National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

NREL, Sandia Team to Improve Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure

A new project led by the Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Sandia National Laboratories will support H2USA, a public-private partnership co-launched by industry and the Energy Department, and will work to ensure that hydrogen fuel cell vehicle owners have a positive fueling experience as fuel cell electric vehicles are introduced starting in ...

Apr. 30, 2014

By National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Fuel cell electric vehicles making progress in range, durability

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently completed a seven-year project to demonstrate and evaluate hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and hydrogen fueling infrastructure in real-world settings. The National Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Learning Demonstration Final Report shows progress in extending vehicle driving ranges and increasing ...

Aug. 10, 2012

By GLOBE SERIES