Hydrogen Hits the Roads

Air Liquide and Plug Power to develop the market for hydrogen-powered forklift trucks in Europe

Among all the markets for hydrogen energy that of fuel-cell powered forklift trucks is today the fastest growing one. The creation of a joint venture between Plug Power and Air Liquide will rely on the GenDrive^® fuel cell solution from Plug Power, world leader in fuel cells for forklift trucks, for developing, manufacturing and marketing a range of fuel cells for forklift trucks in Europe. The potential development of this market in Europe could be around 10,000 units by 2015.

An overall package that is totally clean, composed of the GenDrive fuel cell associated with hydrogen supplied by Air Liquide filling stations, would be offered to the European market. Used in a fuel cell, hydrogen combines with oxygen from the air to produce electricity, discharging only water. In the context of the Group’s Blue Hydrogen approach, this hydrogen will be gradually produced without discharge of CO₂.

Source: Air Liquide

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Hannover Fair FCEV Drive and Ride refuelled by green hydrogen

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Danish Government to launch hydrogen Infrastructure Program & continue FCEV tax exemptions throughout 2015

The Danish Government has announced a new Energy Plan 2020 that includes establishment of a range of initiatives for hydrogen infrastructure.

..read more Updated 23 Mar, 2012

Hydrogen 3-wheeler fleet launched in New Delhi

The first fleet in the world of hydrogen fuelled 3-wheelers or rickshaws was launched inNew Delhi. It is complemented by a hydrogen refueling station established at Pragati Maidan. 

..read more Updated 15 Mar, 2012