Hydrogen Cars, Vehicles and Infrastructure
Includes hydrogen infrastructure issues not covered in production, storage and distribution areas.
An article in EurActiv.com called, “Hydrogen and fuel cells: fake promises?” talks about all of the problems associated with moving to a hydrogen economy and hydrogen infrastructure within the transportation industry. Granted, there are many problems that need to be fixed in order for a smooth transition to hydrogen to occur. But, like so many […]
Continue ReadingIf the hydrogen economy is going to take off and hydrogen cars are to become a reality with the ability to travel cross country and gas up at hydrogen fueling stations along the way, how will this infrastructure be built? An article in Scientific American named “A Power Grid for the Hydrogen Economy” lays out […]
Continue ReadingWith the recent announcements by both BMW and General Motors that they will be rolling out hydrogen vehicles to the marketplace in 2007, this puts pressure on the government and industry to develop a hydrogen infrastructure to support such vehicles. The state governments of California, Florida, New York, Michigan, Arizona and Washington DC, to name […]
Continue ReadingAt the Michelin Challenge Bibendum Paris 2006, Catherine Dunwoody gave an interview outlining how the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) was taking steps to help develop hydrogen cars and the hydrogen highway network in California. Dunwoody is the Executive Director of the CaFCP and was on hand to talk about the hydrogen cars including the […]
Continue ReadingBig Oil could be the hydrogen car’s best friend or worst enemy. So far, it is both. Two of the companies that have invested the most money in hydrogen research and development for the transportation industry is Chevron and Shell Oil. Both Chevron and Shell Oil have partnered up with other companies to produce hydrogen […]
Continue ReadingIn the state of New York, Governor George E. Pataki and Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno have announced the Saratoga Technology and Energy Park (STEP), which is a new state-of-the-art alternative fuel research facility. According to Governor Pataki, “The Saratoga Technology and Energy Park is an exciting venue for renewable and clean energy companies, […]
Continue ReadingYesterday I had talked about how Oregon was moving forward with its goal of becoming a model hydrogen economy for the nation. I had also talked about how Washington State needed to step up to bat in order for a West Coast Hydrogen Highway Corridor to be developed. Today, I know that there is some […]
Continue ReadingOregon Governor Ted Kulongoski wants to turn the state’s economy into a hydrogen economy in order to create new jobs, a cleaner environment and less dependence upon foreign oil. According to Governor Kulongoski, “Hydrogen holds great promise and offers great possibilities, including clean energy, good jobs, and a healthy environment. I will direct Oregon’s Director […]
Continue ReadingBritish Columbia, Canada is busy building the Big North’s BC Hydrogen Highway system. The BC Hydrogen Highway project is a large-scale demonstration and deployment project showcasing the feasibility of a hydrogen-based transportation system. The highway system is being built between Vancouver and Whistler with additional fueling stations in Victoria, Richmond, Surrey and Squamish. The timing […]
Continue ReadingNorway, Denmark and Sweden have decided to join forces and link together separate hydrogen highway projects in order to create one large European hydrogen highway corridor. The corridor will set up a series of hydrogen fueling stations along the major roadways in the south and west of the Scandinavian area. The Scandinavian Hydrogen Highway Partnership […]
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