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Advent Technologies and Alfa Laval partner in marine methanol-powered fuel cell development project

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Funded by the Danish Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program (EUDP), the project is a joint effort between Advent, Alfa Laval and a group of Danish shipowners. The methanol fuel applied for the fuel cells is a pre-mix consisting of 60% methanol and 40% demineralized and de-ionized water (on a volume basis).

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Alstom to test its hydrogen fuel cell train in the Netherlands; first pilot project outside Germany

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Alstom and the Province of Groningen, local operator Arriva, the Dutch railway infrastructure manager ProRail and the energy company Engie have signed plans for a pilot project to test the Coradia iLint, a passenger train powered by hydrogen fuel cells ( earlier post ), for the first time in the Netherlands.

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Methanol Institute releases two reports on methanol as safe, efficient and clean fuel

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The Methanol Institute (MI) released two new reports on the use of methanol as a safe, efficient and clean alternative fuel for cars, trucks and buses. Water content in tested methanol gasoline blends is negligible. All low and medium blends (up to 30 % vol. For higher methanol blends, starting at 50 % vol.

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Etihad Airways flies first flight using fuel made in the UAE from plants grown in saltwater

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The flight from Abu Dhabi to Amsterdam marked a milestone in the development of a clean, alternative aviation fuel to reduce carbon emissions. The SBRC partners have been working together to prove the concept of a comprehensive value chain that is centered around the Seawater Energy and Agriculture System (SEAS).

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Blue World Technologies starting production of methanol fuel cells

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Methanol reforming is a relatively simple process that converts a mix of methanol and water into a hydrogen-rich gas. Before the reforming can take place the fuel needs to go from liquid to gas form by evaporation, a process that requires energy. In a generic system that would mean using primary fuel, leading to lower efficiency.

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The Future of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

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The hydrogen ions combine with oxygen to create water vapor, which the vehicle emits as harmless exhaust. billion into clean hydrogen initiatives, including the creation of hydrogen production hubs that utilize renewable energy and electrolysis. FCEVs produce zero emissions at the point of use—only water vapor is released.

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GE joins Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium to support the development of sustainable alternative fuels

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The SBRC was founded by The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (MI), together with Etihad Airways, The Boeing Company, and Honeywell UOP, to advance the aviation industry’s commitment to sustainable business practices by developing technology to produce a clean, alternative fuel supply.