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First cargo vessel operating on hydrogen to debut in Paris; commercial river operations this year

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The European innovation project Flagships will deploy the world’s first commercial cargo transport vessel operating on hydrogen, plying the river Seine in Paris. Commercial operations are set to commence in 2021. The power generation system for Zulu will be supplied by ABB Marine & Ports, with fuel cells from Ballard.

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ENGIE New Ventures increases investment in 2nd-life battery company Connected Energy

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It is also matched by R&D grant from Innovate UK as part of the ENGIE and UKRI Clean Growth Innovation Fund. With E-STOR commercial scale energy storage systems, end users can generate new revenues, save energy costs and make better use of renewable energy generation. —Matthew Lumsden, CEO of Connected Energy.

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EU NELLI project delivers new generation solid-oxide fuel cell; efficient and lower cost

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The EU-funded three-year NELLHI project has concluded after successfully developing a new stack design of solid oxide fuel cells, from an all-European supply chain. The design was patented during the project and is now commercially available from UK company Flexitallic. NELLHI received €1.6 million (US$1.9

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Van Hool wins EU funding for 21 fuel cell buses; powered by Ballard FCvelocity-HD7 modules

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has signed a grant agreement with the EU Hydrogen Fuel Cell Joint Undertaking for deployment of 21 fuel cell buses in Europe as part of the 3Emotion Program. Van Hool is a Belgium-based independent bus, coach and industrial vehicle OEM. Van Hool N.V. Ballard holds an estimated 80% share of the European market for fuel cell bus modules.

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Utilities Are Taking an EV-industry Leadership Role

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With the increasing demand for EV charging, utilities are directly addressing energy management issues head on with Smart Energy Management – ensuring that EV charging during peak demand does not cause long-term supply and infrastructure issues. In Asheville and Greensboro, North Carolina, they have provided grants for electric bus charging.