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A short history

A short history

by | Sep 21, 2022 | Germany

Cover A Brief History of HumankindYou don’t need to be a history buff to be drawn into this book. “Sapiens – A Brief History of Humankind” is neither a historical novel nor a tedious history book. Instead, this work by Yuval Noah Harari features a well-researched narrative that seeks to explain why we humans behave the way we do. (more…)

Photovoltaic firms discover hydrogen

Photovoltaic firms discover hydrogen

by | Sep 21, 2022 | Germany

The MVPS 40: a 40-ft station with two electrolyzer converters (EC-UP) – up to 8 MVA output, © SMA Sunbelt Energy GmbH

40-ft station with two electrolyzer converters (EC-UP), © SMA Sunbelt Energy GmbH

For an electrolyzer to work with electricity from the grid, it needs a rectifier. The rectifiers work, in essence, like a photovoltaic inverter – but the other way around. Several companies from the solar industry are now active in this area. Positive side effect: Your technology is inherently network friendly. (more…)

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New brand for hydrogen-run garbage trucks

New brand for hydrogen-run garbage trucks

by | Aug 15, 2022 | Germany

Dr. Johannes F. Kirchhoff at Enginius – with the CityPower in the background

Dr. Johannes F. Kirchhoff at Enginius – with the CityPower in the background

The kickstart for Enginius could hardly have turned out better. On May 16th, 2022, Faun Umwelttechnik GmbH & Co. KG introduced its new brand to the public in Bremen, and only two weeks later, the vehicle manufacturer from Niedersachsen was presented the first ever H2Eco Award during Hannover Messe. At the same time as the industrial fair, the subsidiary of the Faun Group also made a splash at IFAT 2022, the world-leading trade fair for environmental technologies, in Munich from May 30th to June 3rd. (more…)

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Hydrogen trucks for hire

Hydrogen trucks for hire

by | Aug 15, 2022 | Germany

Sara Schiffer, founder and director of hylane, advisor to the board at DEVK, © hylane

Sara Schiffer, founder and director of hylane, advisor to the board at DEVK, © hylane

The idea of carmakers running their own car sharing enterprises has been around for years. But an insurance company leasing hydrogen-powered trucks is something completely new. Indeed at first glance the plans put forward by hylane, a subsidiary of German insurer DEVK (historically an insurance fund for railroad employees), seem rather unconventional. During the course of the company’s press conference on April 11, 2022, however, the partners involved made it clear that unusual times occasionally call for unusual measures. The same applies to the H2 Delivery brand which began marketing its rental concept in December 2021. (more…)

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Where we are is way ahead

Where we are is way ahead

by | Aug 15, 2022 | Germany

HyStarters and HyExperts of round 2

HyStarters and HyExperts of round 2

On May 12th, 2022, German transport minister Dr. Volker Wissing set off the next round of the HyLand program. Representatives from each of the 15 HyStarter and HyExpert Regions came to Berlin to hear the funding decisions from the ministry for transport and digital infrastructure (Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr, BMDV). In addition, Wissing announced another call for HyPerformer Regions – also for this year. (more…)

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Reflection and perspective on PtX

Reflection and perspective on PtX

by | Aug 15, 2022 | Germany

PtX landscape in Germany (stations in operation or being constructed), © LBST

PtX landscape in Germany, © LBST

The progression of PtX technologies within the last two decades, starting in Germany, seems to have developed into a success story, with currently more than 900 projects worldwide. At this time, a transition from small laboratory-scale pilot projects to large-scale commercial use can be observed. The PtX activities up to now have been followed and analyzed by LBST, who will continue to in the future. (more…)

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