Hydrogen Storage
$62 million financing round accelerates Universal Hydrogen's first test flight to 2022
Total raised capital reaches $85 million to conduct the first test flight of Universal Hydrogen’s hydrogen fuel cell powertrain with composite storage tanks on a 40+ passenger regional airliner in 2022.
Read MoreHydrogen is poised to fuel composites growth, Part 2
Potential for Type IV composite tanks in H2 refueling stations and distribution, plus targeted cost reductions and emerging technologies for tank recertification and monitoring.
Read MoreUniversity startup is developing composite storage vessels
Through strategic partnerships, Space Walker is developing a Type IV composite high-pressure gas storage vessel for use in hydrogen fuel cell drones.
Read MoreHexagon Purus acquires high-pressure gas storage systems company Wystrach
A long-standing customer and partner of Hexagon Purus, Wystrach’s inclusion will enables the expansion of Hexagon Purus’ Type IV pressure vessel portfolio to systems solutions beyond mobility.
Read MoreAlstom and Plastic Omnium design hydrogen storage for rail
Alstom and Plastic Omnium will cooperate to develop hydrogen onboard storage solutions for the railway market. This will reportedly enable direct journeys on non-electrified lines without using fossil fuels.
Read MoreHydrogen is poised to fuel composites growth, Part 1
Applications abound for composite tanks to store compressed H2 gas, but challenges exist in cost, size, efficiency and limited carbon fiber capacity.
Read MoreHyundai Motor Group plans to popularize hydrogen by 2040
Hyundai plans to convert all new commercial vehicle models — featuring fuel cell electric or battery electric powertrains, as well as the application of fuel cell systems — by 2028.
Read MoreHexagon Purus, Ballard to power Class 6 fuel cell electric truck
Hydrogen truck will take advantage of Ballard’s FCmove fuel cell module and Hexagon’s Type IV hydrogen storage systems and ProPack battery storage for zero-emissions commercial transportation.
Read MoreComposite-metal joining, braided preforms enable next-generation aircraft design
Collins Aerospace invests in new joining, preforming and infusion techniques to target aircraft design needs for reduced weight and lower-cost manufacture.
WatchIljin Hysolus, Korea's leading composite tank producer for hydrogen storage, sets IPO for Sept. 3
Demand for hydrogen tanks is projected to support sustained growth, according to the company.
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