Hydrogen Storage
BMW, Toyota to launch FCEV with composite H2 tanks in 2028
Global automotive manufacturers are preparing for series production of FCEV passenger vehicle option based on jointly developed powertrain technology.
Read MoreHexagon Purus Maritime supplies hydrogen fuel system for Greenpeace vessel
Composite pressure vessel supplier contributes to 75-meter vessel that will be powered by wind and solar power and features advanced power systems like hydrogen.
Read MoreComposites reinvent energy
Celebrating National Composites Week 2024, CW looks at how composites are being used to provide the next generation of energy.
WatchNew GTL breakthrough in composite tubing for liquid hydrogen in aircraft and space vehicles
Tests versus stainless steel tubing show 10 times faster chill down, fuel flow in 2 seconds and less boil-off for significantly faster fueling and refueling of LH2-powered space vehicles, aircraft and trucks.
Read MoreHexagon Composites businesses receive additional orders for CNG, hydrogen
Hexagon Agility and Hexagon Purus have both signed long-term supply agreements supporting North American OEMs.
Read MorePolar Technology develops innovative solutions for hydrogen storage
Conformable “Hydrogen in a Box” prototype for compressed gas storage has been tested to 350 and 700 bar, liquid hydrogen storage is being evaluated.
Read MoreComposite integral fuel tank for hydrogen storage in aircraft developed via Czech Republic project
Made using CompoTech’s robot-assisted winding technology, the Type 4 or 5 multi-cell tank is designed to be integrated into an aircraft wing root.
Read MoreVoith HySTech establishes JVs with Chinese Weifu High Technology Group
Supplier of Type 4 towpreg hydrogen storage tanks develops joint ventures with automotive technology group in China.
Read MoreComposites end markets: Automotive (2024)
Recent trends in automotive composites include new materials and developments for battery electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell technologies, and recycled and bio-based materials.
Read MoreJoby demonstrator makes 523-mile hydrogen-electric flight
Hydrogen-electric program builds on technology developed by H2FLY subsidiary, demonstrates potential for emissions-free regional travel using Joby’s all-composite eVTOL aircraft.
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