Hydrogen Hits the Roads

Daimler predicts fuel cell car and diesel hybrid Euro 6 match costs by 2015

“A few years ago, the price was at about 1,500 euros per kilowatt hour for a lithium ion battery. In the midterm we should be at a level of 400 euros,” Herbert Kohler, head of e-drive and future mobility at Daimler AG, told AutomotiveNews Europe. Kohler said he expected an even bigger price decrease for fuel cells. ”By 2015, we think a fuel cell car will not cost more than a four-cylinder diesel hybrid that meets the Euro 6 emissions standard,” Kohler said.He added that he expects EVs to be more expensive than fuel cells in less than five years. That is why Daimler is working fast to get more fuel cell cars on the road. ”By 2013-2014, we want to bring a four-digit-number of fuel cell vehicles to market,” Kohlersaid. Daimler has spent the past year running a test fleet of its B-class fuel cells cars. The company plans to launch a second-generation of the car when it starts building the next generationA- and B-class models on its new front-wheel drive architecture in 2013-2014. Kohler added that Daimler may make fuel cell versions of the C- and E-class luxury models”For gas-producers in general, fuel-cells are a very profitable business-case” Kohler added. ”I expect that there will be a network of 1,000 fuel-stations in Germany alone in the midterm.This means that you will find a fuel-station for your fuel cell within 30 kilometers.”  (source Autonews)

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Hannover Fair FCEV Drive and Ride refuelled by green hydrogen

The FCEV and EV Drive and Ride at the Hannover Fair is a big success: long lines, even in the rain, are forming the first days of the fair for test drives . The Fair with more than 5.000 exhibitors, over half foreign, has seen an increase of exhibitors of 8%.  ”Greenintelligence” has been the fair’s theme over recent years and the clean energy and clean transport showcases are also this year very prominent. The Drive and Ride includes the VW Tuareg HyMotion, Daimler FCELL,  Honda FCX Clarity and Toyota FCHV adv and Opel  HydroGen4, who is bringing 10 FCEV to the fair.

..read more Updated 25 Apr, 2012

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