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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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Xinhua Silk Road: 4th Int`l Hydrogen FCV Congress held in Rugao, Jiangsu
The 4th International Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Congress was held in Rugao of Jiangsu Province, east China during September 26-28, exploring global cooperation and commercial development paths in hydrogen energy and fuel cell sectors. The conference attracted over 1,500 attendees, with experts from home and abroad exchanging views over hot topics such as commercial application of hydrogen fuel ...
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New `H Prize` offers US$1m for improved hydrogen storage
DOE has launched the H-Prize competition, offering a $1 million award to an individual or team that creates the most advanced materials for hydrogen storage in vehicles. Hydrogen storage is a critical barrier to widespread market penetration of hydrogen-fueled vehicles, including fuel cell vehicles. Authorized under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, the H-Prize is managed by DOE's ...
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