Hydrogen & Fuel Cells

Advancing the energy transition from the front lines of the Automotive and Regulatory Advocacy space, and helping Toyota achieve its environmental and sustainability targets.

This presentation provides a comprehensive analysis of the technical and social impacts based on real-world operations of the Hyundai XCIENT Class 8 FCET. It examines performance metrics, operational challenges, and societal implications, offering insights into the future of hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks.

H2@Rescue, our zero-emission fuel cell–powered emergency vehicle, is capable of driving 180 miles round trip, providing 25 kW load-following exportable power for 72 hours on a single tank of hydrogen. The boxed bed is climate-controlled and acts as a mobile command center or warming/cooling shelter. H2@Rescue, which produces water for use during the emergency, is a class 7 medium-duty truck weighing ~33,000 lbs. carrying 176kg of hydrogen at 700bar.

Cavendish Hydrogen will discuss their innovative hydrogen refueling stations and NextGen High-Capacity developments for heavy-duty vehicles, aiming to set a new standard in reliable fueling solutions. With over two decades of experience, their mission is to eliminate emissions and deliver safer, faster, and more dependable hydrogen fueling solutions.

This presentation explores the transportation logistics and regulatory landscape governing fuel cell technologies. It examines key regulatory frameworks, logistical challenges, and technological advancements shaping the adoption and integration of fuel cells in transportation systems globally.

The project will identify hotspots of potential hydrogen supply and demand along Interstate 10 (I-10) between Houston and Los Angeles with the Texas Triangle Megaregion (Dallas, Houston, San Antonio) as the anchor region. The collaboration with industry partners will ensure that the plan is practical and investment-ready. Because the H2LA Corridor represents a significant portion of freight movement in Texas and between three of the largest U.S. container-handling ports (Port Houston, Port of Los Angeles, and Port of Long Beach), it will be a key component of the regional hydrogen economy.

BoP components are essential to achieve fuel cell system cost, lifetime and energy efficiency targets. As the interest in systems with more than 200 kW power rises, they must be adapted to higher functional requirements. This presentation highlights new solutions for BoP components in cathode air paths and cooling loop of systems with 200 - 400 kW power and provides an overview on new humidifier and anode water separator designs.

To enhance hydrogen production efficiency in PEM water electrolyzers, the innovative Layered Coaxial Nanowire Electrode (LCANE) has surfaced. LCANE electrodes incorporate vertically-aligned coaxial nanowires adorned with Pt and IrO2 clusters on the Pt shell, improving electronic conductivity and transport efficiency. Remarkably, LCANE achieves a significant reduction in Ir loading, as low as 0.1 mg/cm², without compromising performance, offering a compelling avenue for advancing PEM electrolysis technology.

This study is focused on the energy analysis of a poly-generative system, integrating and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) fed by syngas produced by the gasification of woody biomass.and an electrolyzer fed by renewable energy, for the sustainable energy generation to support the new green mobility in a countryside building.

In his presentation, Prof. Jaroslaw Milewski from Warsaw University of Technology explores the use of High Temperature Fuel Cells for synthesizing e-fuels, emphasizing their high thermodynamic efficiency, particularly with methane. The talk highlights ongoing research aimed at improving fuel cell performance through enhanced carbon and sulfur tolerance, and optimizing hydrogen-rich gas production. This presentation underscores the pivotal role of fuel cells in the sustainable production of e-fuels, contributing to the transition towards cleaner energy systems.