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Intelligent Energy claims new endurance record for hydrogen-powered multicopters

Loz Blain January 10, 2019

This fuel cell-powered coaxial octacopter just stayed aloft for 70 minutes of continuous flight, while carrying a 5kg (11-pound) weight. The record demonstrates the flight endurance capabilities of hydrogen-powered electric aircraft.

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Automotive

Water-stabilized hydrogen fuel promises twice the range of gasoline at half the price, with zero tailpipe emissions

Loz Blain December 2, 2018

Israeli-Australian company Electriq Global's new technology stabilizes hydrogen in a recyclable liquid that can be pumped and transported just like gasoline. That's huge, because it enables long-range electric driving with fast refueling – and it plugs right into the existing fuel logistics model.

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Energy

Alloy nanoparticles cut cost of platinum and increase life of hydrogen fuel cells

David Szondy October 17, 2018

A team of Brown University scientists has developed a new catalyst that could make hydrogen fuel cell​-powered vehicles more economical. Based on nanoparticles made of an alloy of platinum and cobalt, the new catalyst is cheaper than pure platinum, and also more efficient and longer lasting.

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Urban Transport

World's first hydrogen fuel cell-powered train enters service

David Szondy September 17, 2018

The world's first hydrogen fuel cell-powered train has entered regular service in Germany with a two-car Alstom Coradia iLint taking to the tracks on Eisenbahnen und Verkehrsbetriebe Elbe-Weser's (EVB) Elbe-Weser network in Lower Saxony.

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Drones

BShark's hydrogen-powered Narwhal 2 flies for 2 hours, and transmits nearly 20 miles

Loz Blain September 16, 2018

​BShark has moved mountains to bring down the price of its long-range Narwhal 2 drone. Powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, this 6.6-kg monster flies for up to two hours, transmits up to 30 km and costs US$6,800, making it an attractive option for industrial inspection and surveillance applications.

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Automotive

Hyundai teases fuel cell big rig concept ahead of IAA

Aaron Turpen September 13, 2018

The Hyundai Motor Company has teased a hydrogen fuel cell big rig ahead of the upcoming IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018 exposition. Promising a European launch of the truck in 2019, Hyundai released an image and a vague statement about the vehicle before its official debut.

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Mercedes shows futuristic concept camper vans with fuel cells and smart home tech

C.C. Weiss August 23, 2018

At the 2018 Caravan Salon, Mercedes will bring some of the latest auto technologies over to the camper van side, highlighting fuel cell power and connected convenience in a trio of concept camper vans. On the more "here and now" side, it will also highlight some features of the new Sprinter.

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Energy

Ammonia-derived hydrogen fuel road-tested in a world's first

Matt Kennedy August 8, 2018

Hydrogen may be the zero-emission fuel of the future, but transport and storage has always been a head-scratcher. Highly flammable and difficult to ship due to its low density, the logistical issues have always stood in the way of progress, until now.

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Automotive

Toyota reveals Project Portal Beta fuel cell truck

Aaron Turpen July 31, 2018

Toyota has unveiled its second prototype of the Project Portal hydrogen fuel cell truck. This "Beta," as Toyota refers to it internally, is the second iteration of the truck, adding more range, more room in the cab, and better usability. This is a more commercially-viable truck, Toyota says.

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Automotive

FedEx Express delivers the goods with fuel cell-powered truck

Aaron Turpen May 1, 2018

FedEx Express is currently operating the first fuel cell electric delivery van for on-road use in North America. The zero emission van is a collaboration between Workhorse Group and Plug Power and is based on Workhorse's electric delivery van, using Plug Power's hydrogen fuel cell to recharge.

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