Innovative charging technology for the transport transition: ‘eMobiGrid’ project relies on local direct current grids
The spread of electric mobility poses new challenges for infrastructure: stations for recharging vehicle batteries must be optimally integrated into the existing local stationary energy grid. An overarching charging concept is needed for different types of vehicles.

Federal Ministry of Transport fosters research & development: Robust hydrogen pressure sensors through use of novel barrier layers
The German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV – Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr) is supporting the RoWaBaSch research and development project of Saarland technology companies with a total of €827,150 in funding. The objective is to enable the development of robust hydrogen pressure sensors by means of novel barrier layers.

BMDV funds the development of a powerful large-scale maritime fuel cell system
The Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) is supporting the development of a powerful large-scale fuel cell system for maritime shipping with around 15.6 million euros in total. The innovative and climate-friendly technology will be tested in practice on board a cruise ship.

National Hydrogen Council issues statement on the impact of the ban on perfluorinated and polyfluorinated chemicals (PFAS)
On 1 February 2023, the National Hydrogen Council finalised a position statement on the impact of the ban on perfluorinated and polyfluorinated chemicals (PFAS) on the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy. Concrete recommendations for action are given.

Funding call – The BMDV provides funding to support electrolysis plants for hydrogen production for the transport sector
The Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport (BMDV) is supporting electrolysis plants for hydrogen production for the transport sector with a new funding call within the scope of the National Innovation Programme Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NIP II). The project funding is coordinated by NOW GmbH and implemented by Project Management Jülich (PtJ).
