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United States: More R&D Money Than Expected

United States: More R&D Money Than Expected

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Nikola Motors, which is developing Class 8 semitrucks that use fuel cell range extenders, announced an order for 800 units from Budweiser while suing Tesla for USD 2 billion, alleging patent infringement. Nikola’s announcement got so much attention that FedEx Corp. put out a notice on the receipt of a fuel cell delivery van. (more…)

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eMove360° Adds Fuel Cells

eMove360° Adds Fuel Cells

The eMove360° Europe show, which will be held Oct. 16 through 18, is poised to welcome the fuel cell industry into the fold. The show’s organizer, MunichExpo, has partnered up with the German DWV – Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association, among others, to schedule a Fuel Cell Conference for the first day of the event. It is said to be attended by representatives for high-profile companies such as Alstom, Daimler and Toyota. (more…)

Linde Ends BeeZero

Linde Ends BeeZero

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© Linde

In mid-2016, industrial gas supplier Linde took the novel approach of creating a free-floating carshare program that offered only fuel cell vehicles. The corporation founded a subsidiary named Linde Hydrogen Concepts to buy 50 Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell cars, which customers could book via an app and pick up at public parking lots instead of designated rental stations. (more…)

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Werner Tillmetz Retires From ZSW

Werner Tillmetz Retires From ZSW

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W. Tillmetz, © ZSW

Professor Werner Tillmetz will step down from his roles as a board member of the German Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Center, or ZSW for short, and the director of its electrochemical energy division this fall. “I’ll turn 63 in September, at which point I’m allowed to retire,” he told H2-international. “Considering the projects that have been underway, from NIP 2 to H2 Mobility, I think the hydrogen and fuel cell community has made good progress (more…)

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DWV – Management Stays On

DWV – Management Stays On

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Award winners Maybee, Breitwieser and Holst (from left), with Scheppat and Diwald

The German Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (DWV) has reelected its board members to serve in their current capacities for another two years. Efforts undertaken in the last two had borne fruit, its chairman, Werner Diwald, said at the annual meeting, held May 30. He added that much had been accomplished in Germany and throughout Europe. The next goal was to professionalize the organization as soon as possible. (more…)

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