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Hydrogen vehicles: Trends and outlook

Hydrogen vehicles: Trends and outlook

by | Jun 15, 2020 | Europe

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Trucks could benefit from fuel cell engines, © H2 Energy

This March, the German gas and water industries association DVGW published the findings of a study called “Hydrogen electric vehicles – trends and outlook,” which the organization had commissioned to evaluate the prospects for hydrogen in the transportation sector.

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FC cars pay off in the long term

FC cars pay off in the long term

by | Dec 16, 2019 | Germany

Simplified representation of the power supply system for zero-emission passenger cars
Simplified representation of the power supply system for zero-emission passenger cars

When it comes to the subject of “infrastructure of electric vehicles”, there are many different opinions regarding costs, the possibility of integrating the infrastructure into the power grids and the efficiency of energy supply. Depending on one’s point of view, the infrastructure for battery cars is sometimes better than that for fuel cell cars.

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BEVs and FCEVs in the German Energy Grid

BEVs and FCEVs in the German Energy Grid

by | Dec 1, 2017 | Germany

Diagram of simulated components

Meeting the German federal government’s ambitious climate target, that is, a 95 percent reduction in GHG emissions until 2050 compared to a 1990 baseline, will require a decarbonized transportation sector. Cars powered by conventional engines must be replaced by low-emission versions. The two most promising substitutes are battery-electric vehicles or BEVs and fuel cell vehicles or FCEVs. (more…)

No Love for Cash Incentives in Germany

by | Sep 5, 2016 | Germany

A recent study has exposed deeper issues with the new German cash incentive. The low range of the cars and the poor infrastructure for refills aren’t the only reasons why electric vehicle sales haven’t been taking off: Prospective buyers don’t even find a model they like. Additionally, people view the financial incentives as “supporting the upper class” or “subsidizing carmakers,” (more…)

Results of the Feasibility Study RHyntal Fuel Cell Ferry

Results of the Feasibility Study RHyntal Fuel Cell Ferry

by | Apr 4, 2016 | Germany

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Ferry Rheinthal, © Jobst Johann

A ferry over the Rhine has for many years been the link between Rüdesheim and Bingen, a cross-over between the federal German states of Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate. The car ferry is highly frequented: both by local tourism and by commuters who want to get to Ingelheim and Mainz, but also into the other direction to Wiesbaden and the Frankfurt area, including its adjacent communities. (more…)