Hydrogen Storage
Braided thermoplastic composite H2 tanks with co-consolidated molded boss areas to fit EV battery space
BRYSON project demonstrates possible designs, automated manufacturing and low permeability concepts, including EVOH liner and novel PPA matrix.
Ginger Gardiner
Senior Technical Editor, CompositesWorld
Elemental Energy enters distribution deal with Hexagon Purus
Hexagon Purus chooses Elemental Energy as its distributor in Southern and East Africa, aiming to use its Type 4 cylinders to support green hydrogen projects in the region.
Read MoreAgreement provides framework for commercial aerospace tech research
RTX’s Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and TU Delft enhance collaboration on high-speed intelligent inspection systems to enhance composite materials development, hydrogen propulsion, industrial design and more.
Read MoreVerne completes heavy-duty Class 8 truck powered by CcH2
Verne and partners maximize hydrogen storage density to improve range and payload for heavy-duty vehicles, to be tested in advance of multiple commercial pilots.
Read MoreBMW, Toyota to launch FCEV with composite H2 tanks in 2028
Global automotive manufacturers are preparing for series production of FCEV passenger vehicle option based on jointly developed powertrain technology.
Read MoreHexagon Purus Maritime supplies hydrogen fuel system for Greenpeace vessel
Composite pressure vessel supplier contributes to 75-meter vessel that will be powered by wind and solar power and features advanced power systems like hydrogen.
Read MoreComposites reinvent energy
Celebrating National Composites Week 2024, CW looks at how composites are being used to provide the next generation of energy.
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Graphmatech launches Aros polyamide-graphene for Type 4 tanks, secures grant
Combination of polyamide grades and graphene introduces low-permeation solution for upscaling H2 storage, transport applications.
Jessica Pompili
Editorial Assistant
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.
Read MoreHexagon Composites businesses receive additional orders for CNG, hydrogen
Hexagon Agility and Hexagon Purus have both signed long-term supply agreements supporting North American OEMs.
Read MorePolar 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.
Read MoreComposite 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.
Read MoreVoith 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.
Read MoreComposites 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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CRRC launches two H2-powered, intelligent rail transit options
The Cinova H2 and ART 2.0 are autonomous, ultra-long range trains adapted to the needs of urban transportation.
Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld
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.
Read MoreSirius 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.
Read MoreOVERLEAF 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.
Read MoreWorkforce 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.
Read MoreHonda begins production of 2025 CR-V e:FCEV with Type 4 hydrogen tanks in U.S.
Model includes new technologies produced at Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio, which is part of Honda hydrogen business strategy that includes Class 8 trucks.
Read MoreVerne to develop CcH2 solutions for the U.S. Army
Verne, awarded funding through the U.S. Army Energy Demand Reduction and Clean Energy Tech SBIR program, will conduct feasibility analysis on cryo-compressed hydrogen vehicles.
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Eurotainer, Hexagon Purus partnership offers advanced hydrogen storage solutions
Hexagon Purus aims to provide Type 4 hydrogen storage solutions to industrial customers in Norway.
Jessica Pompili
Editorial Assistant
Hexagon Purus to supply hydrogen storage to Toyota Motors North America
Hydrogen storage and high-voltage battery system to support Class 8 heavy-duty fuel cell powertrains developed by Toyota.
Read MoreCryomotive prepares CcH2 storage for demonstration on heavy-duty trucks
Cryogas system is based on carbon fiber towpreg wrapped Type 3 inner tank at 400 bar storing 38 kilograms of CcH2.
Read MoreHexagon Purus reports all-time high quarterly revenue, up 67% over Q1 2023
Type 4 CFRP cylinder manufacturer continues ramp-up, with H2 infrastructure up 38% and H2 mobility up 213% year over year while momentum continues in aerospace applications.
Read MoreVerne receives Alberta Innovates award to demonstrate CcH2
Funded project will demonstrate the performance benefits of cryo-compressed hydrogen fuel for Class 8 trucking and other heavy-duty transportation sectors.
Read MoreVerne reaches $15.5 million in funding to support CcH2 technologies
Additional investment round backs verified high-density hydrogen storage to help heavy-duty transportation transition over to zero emissions.
Read MoreComposites end markets: Batteries and fuel cells (2024)
As the number of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles (EVs) grows, so do the opportunities for composites in battery enclosures and components for fuel cells.
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