Pioneering work: Hydrogen storage works
The energy service provider EWE has completed its HyCAVmobil research project at its gas storage site in Rüdersdorf near Berlin. As part of the hydrogen storage project, EWE and its partner the German Aerospace Center (DLR) were able to prove that it is possible to safely store hydrogen in an underground cavern storage facility.
New data dashboard provides comprehensive overview of charging infrastructure at the local level
The National Centre for Charging Infrastructure, operating under the umbrella of NOW GmbH, is launching a new online offering called “AusbauMONITORING”. It provides detailed data on publicly accessible charging infrastructure that can be accessed and evaluated via an interactive dashboard.
Study: H₂ refuelling stations could be supplied cost-effectively via pipeline
Together with the German Energy Agency (Deutsche Energie Agentur – dena), the National Organisation Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NOW) is publishing a study on the future supply of Germany hydrogen refuelling station infrastructure via a hydrogen pipeline network. The analysis shows that a central hub model to supply hydrogen refuelling stations could be a cost-effective and sustainable solution. The study also provides nine specific recommendations for action to create the conditions for connecting H₂ hubs and refuelling stations to the H₂ network.
New calculation method introduced: Switch to charging station-based installed charging capacity makes inventory analyses and AFIR target value comparable
The National Centre for Charging Infrastructure has comprehensively updated its key publications. From now on, the calculation method for the installed charging capacity will be adapted in the analyses of existing inventory as well as in the demand assessment. That means that the Centre’s inventory and analysis data are now fully consistent with the AFIR target.
BMDV hosts first Conference on Climate-friendly Buses
The Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) is hosting the Conference on Climate-Friendly Buses for the first time. Over a period of two days, transport companies, manufacturers and the scientific community will discuss innovations and developments in innovative drive systems for public transport as well as for long-distance bus transport. The conference begins today with around 200 participants both in person and online.
Wissing: “We’re putting climate-friendly buses on the road”
In the framework of today’s BMDV Conference on Climate-Friendly Buses, the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) is taking stock of the funding programme: ‘Alternative drive systems for passenger transport buses’. The BMDV has supported the market ramp-up of emission-free buses since 2021 by funding vehicle and infrastructure procurement as well as feasibility studies, taking a neutral approach both in terms of technology and applications.
