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ABB, Charbone to Develop Green Hydrogen Plants Near Montreal and Detroit
ENG Technica | March 14
ABB and Charbone Hydrogen Corp. have signed a MoU to collaborate on the development of up to 15 modular and scalable green hydrogen production facilities across North America over the next five years, providing a clean fuel source for existing hydrogen users and heavy industrial processes such as steelmaking, which currently use gray hydrogen as an energy source.
The MoU positions ABB as the supplier for design, engineering, fabrication, testing, and providing modular and standard electrical substations (eHouses) for connecting production facilities with local utilities.
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UK-led breakthrough offers path to stable, low-cost solar hydrogen production
Univ. London | March 18
The study unveils a pioneering approach to harnessing sunlight for efficient and stable hydrogen production using cost-effective organic materials, potentially transforming the way we generate and store clean energy.
The research tackles a longstanding challenge in the development of solar-to-hydrogen systems: the instability of organic materials such as polymers and small molecules in water and the inefficiencies caused by energy losses at critical interfaces. To address this, the team introduced a multi-layer device architecture that integrates an organic photoactive layer with a protective graphite sheet functionalised with a nickel-iron catalyst. This innovative design achieved an unprecedented combination of high efficiency and durability, setting a new benchmark for the field.
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China Unveils 'Track 1000' Liquid Hydrogen System for Trucks, Breaking 1,000Km Barrier Without Refueling
Fuelcell China | March 22
China has fired the starting gun on a new era of long-distance hydrogen-powered freight transport with the successful trial of a 100 kg liquid hydrogen fuel-cell truck capable of going more than 1,000 km (621 miles) without needing to stop.
The groundbreaking system—named “Track "1000"—was developed by the 101st Institute of the Sixth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), and integrated with a FAW Jiefang heavy-duty truck. The setup includes a 300kW liquid hydrogen fuel cell paired with a 100kg LH₂ storage tank. This marks China’s first independently developed 100kg-class onboard LH₂ system and has now completed “sports car tests” using the FAW Jiefang Blue Path "Xingyi" hydrogen fuel cell tractor. With its strong output and performance benchmarks, it’s being hailed as a milestone in the evolution of LH₂-powered heavy vehicles.
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Larson, Panetta, Tenney, Carey Introduce Bipartisan Technology for Energy Security Act to Support Fuel Cell and Clean Hydrogen Development
John B. Larson | March 6
“Connecticut is a global leader in the development of clean hydrogen and fuel cell technologies,” said Larson. “We have made progress in Congress to spur the development of American-made clean energy, but some of these tax credits have expired, leaving companies to scramble. The Technology for Energy Security Act is a bipartisan solution to ensure the continued growth of the fuel cell industry in our state and across the country. This legislation will ensure fuel cell innovators can invest in hydrogen’s future as a clean, reliable, and affordable energy source for years to come.”
“The Inflation Reduction Act was a historic step in advancing clean energy, but innovative technologies like fuel cells and linear generators need time to scale and deploy effectively,” said Panetta. “By extending these critical tax incentives, our bipartisan legislation ensures continued federal investment in American-made clean energy solutions that strengthen grid resiliency, reduce emissions, and create good-paying jobs. I’m proud to continue leading this effort to bolster domestic innovation and build a more sustainable and secure energy future.”
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Lhyfe signs a 4-year green hydrogen offtake contract with INOCEL to fuel and support the development and production of its fuel cell power generation solutions
Lhyfe | March 3
Lhyfe, one of the world’s pioneers in the production of green and renewable hydrogen to decarbonize industry and mobility, announces the signing of a major contract with INOCEL covering the supply of up to 140 tonnes of green hydrogen over a period of four years for the test benches of high-power fuel cells manufactured by INOCEL.
Since the beginning of 2025, Lhyfe has been supplying green hydrogen to INOCEL’s plants in Belfort (Burgundy-Franche-Comté region) and Saint-Égrève (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region). This green hydrogen powers the test benches of INOCEL’s fuel cells, which are the most powerful in the world (300 kW). With a 60% energy efficiency, these fuel cells offer competitive operating costs compared to diesel.
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Toyota Provides Technology Roadmap at the 2025 Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Seminar
Toyota | March 13
Toyota’s long-term strategy on the advancement of a hydrogen-powered society took center stage at the 2025 Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Seminar as executives presented and outlined the company’s vision and plan for achieving carbon neutrality, a plan that includes using hydrogen-powered technologies. At the event, Toyota reaffirmed its commitment to the fuel and introduced a number of applications and strategies aimed to expand Toyota’s hydrogen and fuel cell business.
In his opening remarks, Toyota’s Chief Engineer of Advanced Mobility Jay Sackett shared his goal for the seminar: to foster connections among industry leaders and advocates dedicated to promoting hydrogen as a sustainable energy solution.
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Invenergy kicks off small-scale commercial clean hydrogen production in Illinois
H2 View | March 20
US power generation firm Invenergy has started commercial operations of its first clean hydrogen project in Illinois, using the first molecules to cool natural gas turbines. The Sauk Valley Hydrogen facility has kicked off hydrogen production using a small-scale Ohmium PEM electrolyser powered by Invenergy’s co-located solar facility.
Producing up to 40 tonnes of hydrogen per year, H2 View estimates the electrolyser system to have a capacity of around 150kW. The first volumes of hydrogen have been used as a cooling agent for a turbine generator at Invenergy’s 980MW natural gas facility adjacent to the installation. However, the company already has plans to sell hydrogen offsite. Hydrogen is expected to be supplied to liquid fuel producer Aether Fuels, which is looking to commercialise its power-to-liquid (PtL) technology.
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Hydrogen Trucks Reach 10,000 KM Milestone Transporting Dry Ice
Fuel cell works | March 8
Less than two months ago, the HOYER Group and Nippon Gases Deutschland, together with hylane, put the first hydrogen-powered truck for dry ice transport into operation. A special moment – also because Minister of Economic Affairs Mona Neubaur personally drove the truck to the handover to convince herself of the technology. Today, the vehicle has already covered over 10,000 kilometers.
Every kilometre driven contributes to the further development of sustainable freight transport – made possible by the continuous expansion of the hydrogen infrastructure in North Rhine-Westphalia. The Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Industrie, Klimaschutz und Energie des Landes NRW creates the necessary framework conditions for innovative technologies such as this truck to demonstrate their strengths in everyday life.
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Vinssen secures RINA’s type approval for maritime fuel cell stack
Offshore Energy | March 21
South Korea’s maritime decarbonization technology specialist Vinssen has obtained type approval from Italian classification society RINA for its 60 kW maritime hydrogen fuel cell stack. Vinssen revealed the approval on March 21, stating it strengthens international confidence in hydrogen fuel cell technology and accelerates the demonstration and commercialization of its 120 kW maritime fuel cell power generation system. In order to receive RINA’s type approval, Vinssen’s technology underwent the certification process involving performance and environmental tests based on IEC standards.
According to the company, the vibration test confirmed the system’s durability under specific frequency and acceleration conditions, while the dielectric strength test showed that the system could withstand high voltage without insulation failure, meeting all required standards and confirming the fuel cell module’s reliability and safety for maritime and shipbuilding applications.
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