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Cummins to form joint venture with NPROXX for hydrogen storage

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will form a joint venture with NPROXX, a designer, developer and manufacturer of Type 4 pressure vessels for the storage of hydrogen under high pressure, for hydrogen storage tanks. NPROXX was formed in 2018 in a split from EMS, a leading supplier of high-quality carbon fiber products and specialist manufacturing services.

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Kawasaki, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and Yamaha partner on producing, transporting, and using carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen

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Specifically, to expand options for producing, transporting, and using fuel, the five companies intend to unite and pursue the three initiatives of: Participating in races using carbon-neutral fuels; Exploring the use of hydrogen engines in two-wheeled and other vehicles; and. Continuing to race using hydrogen engines.

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FPT Industrial launches e-Powertrain organization; showcases e-powertrains at IAA CV, including H2 fuel cell concept

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At the IAA 2018 exhibition in Hannover, FPT Industrial launched its new e-Powertrain organization. On display at the event are its electric powertrain solutions, including a new hydrogen fuel cell concept powertrain developed by FPT for IVECO. Diesel-hybrid and gas-hybrid powertrains.

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Lightning Systems’ battery-electric Ford Transit on schedule for March deliveries; fuel cell range extender option

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Lightning Systems also announced it has developed a zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell range extender for the product. It will be available in California beginning in September 2018 where significant vouchers for fuel cell vehicles and infrastructure exist. Earlier post.) —Tim Reeser, CEO for Lightning Systems.

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IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

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IDTechEx calculates that non-automotive EV sectors in 2021 demanded approximately 31 GWh globally in 2021; for reference, battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars demanded approximately 280 GWh globally in 2021. CII is a measure of the carbon emissions per amount of cargo carried per mile and targets reducing emissions operationally.

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Audi unveils h-tron quattro fuel cell SUV concept at Detroit; MLB evo platform

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The car can be fully refueled with hydrogen in around four minutes, and is then ready to drive for up to 600 kilometers (372.8 Each motor powers one set of wheels—as on the technology demonstrator Audi A7 Sportback h-tron quattro (a plug-in hybrid design with an 8.8 lb) of hydrogen per 100 kilometers (62.1 Earlier post.).

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Mercedes-Benz unveils self-driving fuel cell hybrid luxury concept at CES; novel body structures

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In a world premiere, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the self-driving fuel cell hybrid electric F 015 Luxury in Motion concept at the CES. The drive system is based on the pioneering F-CELL PLUG-IN HYBRID system seen in the F 125! The pressure tank made from CFRP is designed to store the hydrogen. The drive system in the 2011 F 125!,

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