Hydrogen Storage
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.
Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld
Honda 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.
Read MoreHexagon 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.
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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.
Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld
Verne 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.
Read MoreMAN Truck & Bus expands zero-emission vehicle portfolio
Small truck series with hydrogen combustion featuring Type 4 tanks is planned for 2025, complementing the commercial vehicle manufacturer’s battery-electric portfolio.
Read MoreStadler H2 train achieves Guinness World Record title
The Flirt H2 now holds the world record for longest distance traveled by a hydrogen-powered passenger train without refuel or recharge, aided by Type IV composite tanks.
Read MoreVoith founds Voith HySTech for hydrogen storage systems
New Germany-based company will serve growing customer requirements, leveraging existing strengths in CFRP and automotive experience.
Read MoreVoith announces hydrogen storage cooperation with Weifu Hi-Tech
New deal with Chinese auto firm will develop and commercialize Type IV tanks for European, U.S. and Asian business markets.
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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.
Ginger Gardiner
Senior Technical Editor, CompositesWorld
Hexagon Caesar III software supports hydrogen pipeline analysis, standards
Version 14 of the stress analysis software — applicable for use with FRP pipes — enables engineers to perform analyses more accurately, following the latest developments in hydrogen codes and standards.
Read MoreECOHYDRO project to enable recyclable composites for hydrogen storage
With the involvement of two schools from the Institut Mines-Télécom, the 4-year project aims to improve the intrinsic properties of a composite material based on Elium via four concrete demonstrators.
Read MoreNCC develops cryostat device and test method for cryogenic composites testing
Targeting hydrogen applications, novel technology and method provide a solution for screening a wide selection of materials to better understand their properties at cryogenic temperatures.
Read MoreR&D projects, additively functionalized part demonstrate composites innovation
JEC World 2024: The DLR is presenting the EmpowerAX multi-curved shell demo part as a JEC Innovation Award winning innovation, in addition to results from other projects involving hydrogen tanks, wind and more.
Read MoreFilament winders specialized for composites hydrogen vessel production
JEC World 2024: A pressure vessel for HydroExceed manufactured via a recently delivered multi-spindle filament winder displays Mikrosam’s expertise in filament winding equipment.
Read MorePlastic Omnium starts construction of Chinese mega-plant for H2 pressure vessels
The new PO-Rein joint venture factory in Jiading, Shanghai, aims to be operational in 2026, producing up to 60,000 hydrogen vessels and high-pressure hydrogen storage systems per year for the Chinese commercial vehicle market.
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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.
Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld
Update: THOR project for industrialized, recyclable thermoplastic composite tanks for hydrogen storage
A look into the tape/liner materials, LATW/recycling processes, design software and new equipment toward commercialization of Type 4.5 tanks.
Read MoreHexagon Purus announces contract with New Flyer, results for Q4 2023
Supply of Type 4 composite H2 storage tanks for North American bus market extended, 2023 revenue up 37% due to H2 infrastructure solutions, heavy-duty truck, bus and aerospace, with 50% revenue increase expected in 2024.
Read MoreInfinite Composites awarded $470K contract to develop larger, higher pressure H2 tanks
Manufacturing Type V composite pressure vessels, Infinite Composites will match this project with a recently received $1.6 million award from the Army for conformable hydrogen tanks.
Read MoreFlagship Climate Impulse project targets non-stop, green hydrogen-powered flight
Bringing on Syensqo as its main materials and technological partner, Swiss explorer Bertrand Piccard hopes to stimulate climate action by demonstrating disruptive solutions in this 2028 aircraft design.
Read MoreSirius Aviation reveals hydrogen VTOL aircraft, the Sirius Jet
Propelled by a hydrogen-electric propulsion system, the composites-intensive vehicle will take flight in two version options by 2025.
Read MoreHexagon Purus grows Type IV capacity with opening of manufacturing hub in Weeze
The fourth facility to open in 12 months, expansion of Hexagon Purus’ primary facility in Germany will enhance its distribution, refueling and stationary storage systems availability.
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