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The Japanese chemicals and materials manufacturer AGC is planning a $100 million plant for fluorinated ion-exchange membranes, which are used in electrolytic hydrogen production. The investment is a move to commercial scale for the membranes, which AGC has been making at pilot scale since 2017. The firm plans to use the site of its former sodium bicarbonate plant in Kitakyushu City, Japan, which shut down in 2002. It says the plant will open in 2026 and support $200 million in membrane sales by 2030. Japan’s government is supporting clean hydrogen production and has pledged more than $107 billion in subsidies for the industry.

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BMW says Goodbye to Electric Cars; it has now Solved the Problem of Hydrogen Engines – MES.

It seems like hydrogen engines could be the next big thing in the world of cars. While electric vehicles (EVs) have been in the spotlight for zero-emission efforts, hydrogen-powered cars have been in the shadows.

Electric vehicle companies aim to dominate the market by 2030, but hydrogen engines are grabbing a share now. Hydrogen cars are similar to EVs but come with a cool feature called a hydrogen fuel cell, which releases only water vapour. This gives them a decisive edge in the competition for the most eco-friendly ride.

So far, the United States has seen about 2.5 million EVs hit the roads, but as of mid-2022, only around 15,000 hydrogen cars were cruising around, and they’re all in California.

BMW Plans to Roll Out Hydrogen-Powered Cars by 2025

In the coming era of transportation, the focus will be on fast performance, quick refuelling, and eco-friendly options. Hydrogen engines are emerging as a potential game-changer in the automotive industry, aligning with these priorities.

Only a handful of manufacturers are actively developing this technology to lead the way in hydrogen-powered vehicles, and BMW is among them.

According to BMW CEO Oliver Zipse, hydrogen engines are set to play a significant role in various parts of the world in the long term.

A hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle (HFCV) operates with a motor similar to a battery-electric vehicle but uses a stack of fuel cells instead of a heavy battery. These fuel cells combine hydrogen (H2) with oxygen (O2) from the air to produce water vapour and generate electricity. In simpler terms, fuel-cell vehicles are a type of hybrid called fuel-cell hybrid electric vehicles (FCHEV).

Even though hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, it’s typically not found in its pure form and is often combined with other elements. Creating pure hydrogen for vehicles involves an energy-intensive process to break down compounds, usually derived from fossil fuels like natural gas.

While hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles share similarities with electric vehicles (EVs), they have unique qualities that set them apart. Like their counterparts, hydrogen engines can be refuelled quickly and maintain a consistent driving range regardless of temperature changes.

BMW iX5 Hydrogen

BMW is set to introduce the BMW iX5 Hydrogen, one of three hydrogen-powered vehicles hitting BMW dealerships in 2024.

This eco-friendly SUV concept is designed to lead electric mobility, focusing on impressive performance. Meeting the ambitious targets for zero carbon emissions in the coming decades requires a variety of renewable energy sources to meet the growing demand for electrification by businesses, cities, and countries.

Hydrogen is expected to play a crucial role in shaping this future.

Here are some advantages of the BMW iX4 hydrogen:

FeatureBMW iX5 Hydrogen

Horsepower 400+
Refueling Count Minimal
Fuel Technology Fifth-generation fuel cell technology
Propulsion Electric motor (BMW eDrive)
Performance Top speed: 115 mph, 0 to 60 mph in 6 seconds
Battery 400-volt battery above hydrogen engines
Range Approximately 313 miles
Comparison with EVs Comparable to top EVs like Tesla Model Y

Even though the number of electric cars has rapidly risen in the past three years, the International Energy Agency predicts that only 14% of vehicles will be electric by 2022. Furthermore, this figure is anticipated to increase by another 4% by the end of 2023.

There’s a big chance for hydrogen cars to grab a share of the car market, which is currently dominated by high-emission vehicles.

Manufacturers of hydrogen engines should remember that there won’t be one solution that fits everyone’s mobility needs worldwide. So, in the future, we might see various alternative driving systems coexisting.

READ the latest news shaping the hydrogen market at Hydrogen Central

BMW says Goodbye to Electric Cars; it has now Solved the Problem of Hydrogen Engines – MES. source

 

BMW says Goodbye to Electric Cars; it has now Solved the Problem of Hydrogen Engines

The future of mobility will prioritize performance, and environment-friendly solutions as BMW hydrogen engines will change the world.

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2025年大阪・関西万博の会場で大阪ガスが実証実験を行う「バイオメタネーション」の技術は、脱炭素の〝切り札〟として期待されている。生ごみなど地域の資源を有効活用しながら脱炭素を実現する「未来社会」のあり方を、内外からの来場者へ広く訴えたい考えだ。 【別カット】大阪ガスが万博に向けて建設を進めるメタネーションの実証実験設備 大阪広域環境施設組合舞洲工場(大阪市此花区)の土地を利用した約600平方メートルのエリア。水を電気分解して水素をつくる装置や、水素やメタンなどをためるタンク、メタネーションを行う装置が所狭しと並ぶ。 大ガスが建設中の実験施設で、令和7年4月の万博開幕までに会場の夢洲(ゆめしま=同区)へ移設する。 万博で計画するバイオメタネーションの実験は、排出されるのと同量の二酸化炭素(CO2)を回収することなどを徹底する。 生ごみを発酵させた際に出るCO2を、水を電気分解して生まれる水素と反応させ、微生物の働きで合成メタンを製造。電気分解では、CO2が出ない再生可能エネルギーによる電気を使う。 製造した合成メタンはパイプラインを通し、施設「迎賓館」の厨房(ちゅうぼう)やコージェネレーション(熱電併給)システムへ供給。コージェネで出たCO2は、産業ガス大手のエア・ウォーターが提供する装置で一部を回収する。地球環境産業技術研究機構(RITE)の技術で大気中からもCO2を回収する。 実験施設は、日本ガス協会の「ガスパビリオン」見学者を含む万博来場者をバスで運び、見学してもらうツアーも検討中だ。担当者は「未来の新しいエネルギーを多くの人に体感してほしい」と意気込む。 大ガスはバイオメタネーションについて、生ごみでなく触媒を用いる従来の方式とともに12年までの商用化を目指す。同年度には供給するガスのうち1%を合成メタンとするなどし、社会の脱炭素化に貢献する考えだ。 万博会場での実験は、脱炭素社会が実現するかを占う試金石となる。(牛島要平)

 

バイオメタネーション、脱炭素社会の切り札 万博での実験が試金石に(産経新聞) - Yahoo!ニュース

 

バイオメタネーション、脱炭素社会の切り札 万博での実験が試金石に(産経新聞) - Yahoo!ニ

2025年大阪・関西万博の会場で大阪ガスが実証実験を行う「バイオメタネーション」の技術は、脱炭素の〝切り札〟として期待されている。生ごみなど地域の資源を有効活用しながら脱

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本田技研工業は2月15日、東京ビッグサイトで2月28日~3月1日に開催されるSMART ENERGY WEEK「第21回 SMART ENERGY WEEK【春】」に出展、2024年発売予定の新型FCEV(燃料電池自動車)の量産モデルを世界初公開すると発表した。 【画像】2024年発売予定の新型燃料電池車「CR-V FCEV」(公道テスト車両)  世界初公開となる新型FCEVの量産モデルは2024年に日米で発売予定となり、北米で販売しているSUV「CR-V」をベースに、GMとの共同開発による燃料電池システムを搭載。短い燃料充填時間で長距離を走行できるFCEVの特徴に加え、プラグイン機能により、家庭で充電できるEVの利便性も兼ね備えた。  ホンダでは、SMART ENERGY WEEKの構成展である「H2&FC EXPO[春]2024~第21回[国際]水素・燃料電池展[春]~」において、新型FCEV量産モデルの世界初公開のほか、2020年代半ばに社外への販売開始を予定している燃料電池モジュールについて、自社のFCEVのほか、商用車、定置電源、建設機械を加えた4つのコアドメインでの活用や最新の取り組み事例も紹介する。  このほかにも、SMART ENERGY WEEKを構成する「WIND EXPO[春]2024~第13回[国際]風力発電展[春]~」「SMART GRID EXPO春~第15回[国際]スマートグリッド展~」に出展。  WIND EXPOでは、洋上風力発電のメンテナンスなど水中作業に活用可能な遠隔操作型の無人潜水機「作業用ROV(Remotely operated vehicle)コンセプトモデル」を世界初公開。SMART GRID EXPOでは、着脱式可搬バッテリー「Honda Mobile Power Pack e:(モバイルパワーパックイー)」の活用事例を展示する。

 

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