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letter of Ludwig-Bölkow-Systemtechnik GmbH (LBST) and the German Hydrogen Association
(DWV) ·2nd Quarter 2006 – 10th Year
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"Our technology strategy is, in the near term, to improve our gasoline and diesel engines, and for the medium term, we're heavily focused on hybrids. In every study we've done, fuel cells surface as the most promising long-term pathway for the industry -- even if you use fossil fuels, like natural gas, as the source of hydrogen."
Larry Burns, vice president of research and development at GM to "Detroit News", 4 January 2006
New at H2Mobility.org since 2006-02-17:
- DLR/Cardec presents airport ground vehicle with PEMFC
- "Hydrogen Train" in Denmark
- First hydrogen internal combustion engine patent (1807) and first prototype (1813)
- Lenoir's "Hippomobile" – an hydrogen car developed nearly 150 years ago (1860)
- "ZEMSHIPS" – Hamburg harbour ferry
- Car Show Geneva: Panda Multi-Eco with gasoline/pressurised hydrogen
- ETEC presents Silverado Truck with hydrogen combustion engine
- New Fiat Panda with Nuvera fuel cell stack
- PSA with PEM fuel cell supplied by Intelligent Energy
Link: www.H2Mobility.org
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New at H2Stations.org since 2006-02-17:
Athens (Greece), Beijing (China), Berlin (Germany), Burbank (California), Faridabad / New Delhi (India), Minot (North Dakota), Oakland (California), Oceanside (California), Riverside (California), Santa Ana (California), Trexlertown (Pennsylvania), Westchester (New York)Link: www.H2Stations.org
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SFC launches new line of mobile power supply products
HyWeb, 2006-05-17: Following the company's successful SFC A50 fuel cell, Brunnthal (Germany) based SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG presents the new EFOY product family of fuel cells, which is primarily directed to caravaning, marine and other leisure applications. It consists of three fuel cell models with different power levels: EFOY 1600, EFOY 1200, and EFOY 600 (with a charging capacity of 1.6 kWh, 1.2 kWh, 0.6 kWh per day or 67 W, 50 W, 25 W nominal respectively). According to SFC, weight, sound emission and fuel consumption have been further reduced compared to its predecessor. Usability has been increased by an interactive remote control and improved software.
Image: SFC
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Summer School on hydrogen safety
HyWeb, 2006-05-17: The First European Summer School on Hydrogen Safety will be held at the University of Ulster (Belfast, UK) from 15-24 August 2006. The topical content of the School covers the whole spectrum of activities of the European Network of Excellence HySafe "Safety of Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier" (www.hysafe.org). Topics of the Summer School include: hydrogen release, mixing, and distribution; thermal, pressure and missile effects from fires and explosions; development and validation of mitigation techniques; safety assessment and risk analysis; and standards, guidelines and legal requirements.Further information about the Summer School and funding opportunities for applicants is available at: http://www.engj.ulst.ac.uk/esshs/hycourse/
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Hannover Industry Fair 2006
HyWeb, 2006-05-12: This year's Hannover Industry Fair again attracted a large number of exhibitors. More than 120 institutions presented in the framework of the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Group Exhibit by Arno Evers FAIR-PR. Further exhibitors in the field could be spotted along with the Group Exhibit. Though some notable players - such as BMW, DaimlerChrysler, DuPont, General Motors - had decided not to display this year, many new players entered the scene this year.Major demonstration projects and initiatives presented. Among them was HyChain-Minitrans with many small utility vehicles to go into demonstration in several European regions. One of their Hydrogenics hydrogen fuel cell Minibuses provided public shuttle service outside the hall. Hamburg showcased as hydrogen metropolis with hydrogen and fuel cell activities underway in many fields of application (stationary, bus, ship, aircraft).
One of this year's newcomers is Electro Power Systems from Alpignano, Turin/Italy. They displayed their first product a 7 kWe hydrogen fuel cell back-up power system with web-based remote control system that can operate under on as well as off-grid condition. A natural gas fuelled 50 kWe stationary power supply for large residential/small business applications is under development. The systems comprise Nedstack fuel cell stacks.
Image: Electro Power Systems
German chancellor, Angela Merkel, visited among others the exhibit of Initiative Brennstoffzelle (IBZ) to hear about the latest developments on fuel cells for stationary applications. Her delegation also consisted of German Federal Minister for Research, Dr Annette Schavan, and Christian Wulff, prime minister of the State of Lower Saxony.
Image: Vaillant
Remarkable changes have to be reported in conjunction with the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Group Exhibit. The organiser of the Hannover Fair has taken over the Group Exhibit. Starting 2007 it will be operated by Tobias Renz FAIR-PR. Arno Evers will nevertheless remain active with FAIR-PR and the Group Exhibit.
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Piaggio presents hybridised fuel cell scooter
HyWeb, 2006-05-11: In February this year a fully hydrogen fuel cell scooter was successfully operated at the test ground of Piaggio & C Spa in Pontedera, Italy. The Piaggio X9 on hydrogen has a range of 120 kilometres and a maximum velocity of 70 kilometres per hour.Piaggio teamed up for the development of the fuel cell scooter X9. ECN built the "electrochemical engine" comprising a liquid cooled 6 kW fuel cells and 45 Wh supercapacitors that allow regenerative braking. Selin Sistemi Spa from Italy realised the electric motor (6 kW nominal / 12 kW peak) and its electronic control. CEA Valduc from France developed the on-board hydrogen storage tank (52.5 MPa carbon re-enforced aluminium liner) and the refilling facility. The Universities of Pisa and Florence, and ESMA Company from Russia delivered additional services and components to the consortium. The development was co-funded by the European Commission in its fifth framework program.
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f-cell award 2006: Invitation for application
HyWeb, 2006-05-05: For the sixth time now the Stuttgart Region Economic Development Corporation is advertising the Europe-wide Innovation Award Fuel Cell – f-cell award 2006. Closing date for applications is August 1st, 2006. The Awards ceremony will be held within the f-cell conference on September 25th, 2006 in Stuttgart, Germany. The f-cell award is endowed with a overall prize money of EUR 30,000.
Link: http://www.f-cell.de/award/english/index.php
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Fuel Cell Europe Establishes Brussels Office
HyWeb, 2006-05-05: Fuel Cell Europe has announced to establish a presence in Brussels to strengthen advocacy directed at European decision makers and opinion leaders in government and industry. FCEu has appointed Patrick Maio, managing director of Hinicio, to lead Fuel Cell Europe's government related activities in Brussels acting as Director European Affairs in a part time capacity.Link: www.fuelcelleurope.org
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North Atlantic Hydrogen Association founded
HyWeb, 2006-05-05: Iceland, Faroe Islands and Greenland with a strong Norwegian participation have decided to form a formal cooperation regarding hydrogen activities, through the North Atlantic Hydrogen Associations (NAHA). NAHA is open for all interested parties working in the North Atlantic region. Hydrogen stakeholders are welcome to join this new cooperation. Preparations have been taken for potential first projects in the NAHA framework. A start up workshop will take place in Nuuk, Greenland from 8-10 August 2006.Link: www.newenergy.is/naha
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Norway: Towards tax exemption for all hydrogen cars
HyWeb, 2006-05-05: In a speech held at the national convention of the Socialist Left, Norwegian Minister of Finance Kristin Halvorsen promised that hydrogen cars with a combustion engine will be exempted from taxation in the same way as electrical cars and fuel cell based hydrogen cars. Norway's current car taxes exempt electrical cars as well as hydrogen cars based on fuel cell technology from registration tax and annual road tax. In addition there has been no sales tax on new electrical cars. Owners of hydrogen cars with a combustion engine, however, have not been given the same economical incentive. The reasoning for the old taxation policy was that hydrogen cars with a combustion engine are not completely emission free.PS
Hydro presents new PEM electrolyser
HyWeb, 2006-05-04: Hydro has launched the new electrolyser concept "Inergon" for on-site hydrogen generation. The electrolyser concept is based on PEM technology. With its capacity of up to 10 Nm³/h of hydrogen production it offers a higher throughput than typically available with PEM electrolysers. Within fractions of a second, Hydro claims, the electrolyser can switch from 5 to 100 percent utilisation. Capacity and performance both open up for usage in applications like wind and fuelling stations, where input power, or gas output requirements can greatly vary.The electrolyser produces high-purity hydrogen at an outlet pressure of 30 bar (3 MPa) without a compressor. Energy consumption is 4.4 kWh electricity per Nm³ hydrogen according to the published specs. This translates into a 68.2% efficiency based on the lower heating value of hydrogen. The unit is designed to reduce downtime and simplify maintenance and repairs. Its safe design allows for placing the unit anywhere. The electrolyser can be operated in a standalone configuration, either in manual or automatic mode.
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Mazda delivers rotary hydrogen vehicles to Japanese customers
HyWeb, 2006-05-04: The governmental authorities of the City of Hiroshima and Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, were handed over a Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE vehicle each on a lease basis on April 21. In March this year, the first two corporate customers, Idemitsu Kosan Company and Iwatani International Corporation, had already received a hydrogen vehicle each. Future plans call for leasing of up to ten vehicles to other fleet customers, including local governments and energy companies, by the end of 2006.The RX-8 Hydrogen RE model features a dual-fuel system that allows drivers to switch between gasoline or hydrogen fuel.
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Japan to test run fuel cell powered train
HyWeb, 2006-04-26: East Japan Railways Co. (JR East), which serves the congested Tokyo area and carries 16 million passengers a day, will start test runs of its "New Energy Train" in July with the aim of operating it on regular tracks by the middle of next year.The concept of the initial train will comprise a single coach capable of travelling at up to 62 miles per hour (100 km/h). A diesel-run generator will provide most of the electricity, with two 65-kilowatt hydrogen fuel cells chipping in about a third. A set of batteries will allow for regenerative breaking. According to JR East estimations the NE Train will consume about 20 percent less energy compared to its conventional counterpart.
JR East's new trains are envisioned for use in remote areas where there are no overhead power lines. They could replace older battery-driven trains, or those running solely on diesel.
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Breaking News
L-B-Systemtechnik changes its name to Ludwig-Bölkow-Systemtechnik
HyWeb, 2006-04-11: In commemoration of Ludwig Bölkow and with effect from March 9th, 2006, L-B-Systemtechnik GmbH has changed its name to Ludwig-Bölkow-Systemtechnik GmbH. We are happy that LBST now once again is using the full name of its founder Dr. Ludwig Bölkow. The commercial and legal identity of the company remains unaffected by this change of name.
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TÜV SÜD invites to its first professional conference and exhibition on hydrogen
HyWeb, 2006-04-06: A national program for innovations in hydrogen and fuel cell technology has been initiated (see HyWeb-Gazette 2006-03-20). In the next ten years, approximately one billion euros are to be invested in this environmentally friendly technology. The use of hydrogen in the automobile industry will receive the major emphasis. “Mobile with hydrogen” is therefore the motto of the TÜV SÜD conference and exhibition “hydrogen.tech” which will be held at the Munich airport, May 15-16, 2006.
Well known speakers from politics, industry and economics will share opinions and objectives of various interest groups, will point out current financial support programs and will discuss possible strategies for the future. Representatives of the pilot project H2argemuc, Clean Energy Partnership Berlin and HyFLEET:CUTE will describe the present development status and report on their experiences in the application of hydrogen technologies.
Parallel to the conference, an accompanying exhibition will be held in the conference hotel, the Kempinski Hotel Airport Munich. Participants are also offered a chance to visit centres of hydrogen research in the Munich area as well as attend an evening event.
Contact: hydrogen.tech@tuev-sued.de
Link: http://www.tuev-sued.de/transportation/automotive_engineering/x.tech-congressPS
Interesting Websites www.H2Mobility.org
All hydrogen/fuel cell vehicles, trains, ships, aircrafts, ...www.H2Stations.org
All hydrogen filling stations world-widewww.Infotools.HFPeurope.org
Database information tools on hydrogen and fuel cell projects, centres of excellence, introductory information on energy, hydrogen and fuel cellswww.H2Data.de
Fact sheet on hydrogenwww.EnergyShortage.com
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