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Pierburg to supply small series hydrogen blower to BMW

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The automotive supplier is contributing an innovative hydrogen recirculation blower, the development of which is being funded by a six-digit euro sum. The task of Pierburg’s blower is to feed the hydrogen not consumed during the reaction in the fuel cell back into the stack.

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Bosch highlights hydrogen engine work at bauma; involved in more than 100 technical trials with customers worldwide

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At bauma—the world’s leading construction machinery trade fair—in Munich, Bosch placed particular emphasis on the potential for hydrogen engines and electrification to make the sector significantly more sustainable. When driven by green hydrogen, these powertrains are virtually climate-neutral.

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UH researchers develop bi-functional catalyst for hydrogen production from seawater and freshwater

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Researchers at the University of Houston (UH), with colleagues from Central China Normal University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, have developed a two-electrode catalyst that relies on one compound to produce hydrogen and oxygen efficiently from both seawater and freshwater. N (Fe 0.01 -Ni&Ni 0.2 —Ning et al.

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Bosch in long-term supply deal with cellcentric for electric air compressors for fuel cells

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Like Bosch, the joint venture aims to become a leading global manufacturer of fuel-cell systems. In fuel cells, hydrogen reacts with atmospheric oxygen to produce electrical energy as well as water and heat. Large-scale production is set to begin from around the middle of the decade. Electric air compressor.

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Argonne-led team develops new low-cost cobalt-based catalyst for PEM electrolysis

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A multi-institutional team led by the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) has developed a low-cost cobalt-based catalyst for the production of hydrogen in a proton exchange membrane water electrolyzer (PEMWE). The cathode catalyst yields hydrogen, while the anode catalyst forms oxygen. —Chong et al.

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Daimler Buses to offer CO2-neutral vehicles in every segment by 2030; eCitaro with Toyota fuel-cell range extender

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oid=51925779">aims to offer locally CO 2 -neutral vehicles based on batteries and hydrogen in every segment by 2030. Daimler Buses plans to launch the first all-electric inter-city bus from 2025 and coaches with hydrogen-based fuel cell drive from the end of this decade. The hydrogen is used in gaseous form at a pressure of 350 bar.

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Johnson Matthey to exit battery materials business; increased commoditization, lower returns

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Wh/kg cell energy density for a total 47kWh capacity, and an electrical output of 585 volts. Although demand for battery materials is accelerating, so is competition from alternative technologies and other manufacturers, the company said. billion) in the research, development and deployment of clean hydrogen technologies by 2030.

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