Hydrogen Storage
New GTL breakthrough in composite tubing for liquid hydrogen in aircraft and space vehicles
Tests versus stainless steel tubing show 10 times faster chill down, fuel flow in 2 seconds and less boil-off for significantly faster fueling and refueling of LH2-powered space vehicles, aircraft and trucks.
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Hexagon Composites businesses receive additional orders for CNG, hydrogen
Hexagon Agility and Hexagon Purus have both signed long-term supply agreements supporting North American OEMs.
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Polar Technology develops innovative solutions for hydrogen storage
Conformable “Hydrogen in a Box” prototype for compressed gas storage has been tested to 350 and 700 bar, liquid hydrogen storage is being evaluated.
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Composite integral fuel tank for hydrogen storage in aircraft developed via Czech Republic project
Made using CompoTech’s robot-assisted winding technology, the Type 4 or 5 multi-cell tank is designed to be integrated into an aircraft wing root.
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Voith HySTech establishes JVs with Chinese Weifu High Technology Group
Supplier of Type 4 towpreg hydrogen storage tanks develops joint ventures with automotive technology group in China.
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Composites end markets: Automotive (2024)
Recent trends in automotive composites include new materials and developments for battery electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell technologies, and recycled and bio-based materials.
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Joby demonstrator makes 523-mile hydrogen-electric flight
Hydrogen-electric program builds on technology developed by H2FLY subsidiary, demonstrates potential for emissions-free regional travel using Joby’s all-composite eVTOL aircraft.
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Sirius Aviation debuts hydrogen-powered business jets
More eco-friendly private air travel with modern luxury options is offered through the Sirius CEO-Jet and Adventure Jet, collaboratively developed with BMW Group.
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OVERLEAF tackles thermoplastics, open cell insulation, sensors and testing for LH2 tank
Newsletter #4 gives latest status on EU project’s work toward thermoplastic composite tanks with 40% storage density of cryogenic hydrogen for future zero emissions aircraft.
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Workforce report provides insight into evolving hydrogen landscape
The National Composites Centre and Tank Storage Association identify future skills demands, call for action to meet U.K. hydrogen targets.
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