Hydrogen Storage

Thermoplastic composite pipes provide 59% reduction in H2 distribution CO2 emissions

Hive Composites’ multilayer thermoplastic composite pipe (TPC) design meets hydrogen permeation requirements while ensuring substantial CO2 reductions compared to conventional steel pipe systems.

Stewart Mitchell
Contributing Writer

ROAD TRHYP to maximize hydrogen tank transport capabilities

European consortium aims to develop an innovative hydrogen trailer to improve the amount of hydrogen gas transported using Type 5 thermoplastic composite tanks.

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Hexagon extends agreement with Stadler for hydrogen train rollout

Delivery of Type 4 storage systems for rail applications in California add to Hexagon Purus’s extensive delivery prowess.

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Airbus outlines next-gen single-aisle aircraft technology focuses, revised ZEROe project roadmap

Outlined technology bricks — including foldable wings, more efficient engines and propulsion and composite materials — could support a planned single-aisle next decade, plus Airbus’s renewed commitment of a commercially viable H2 aircraft.

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ZeroAvia is awarded U.S. Air Force grant for autonomous hydrogen-electric aircraft

ZeroAvia will analyze the potential for developing and delivering an autonomous aircraft with hydrogen-electric propulsion for reduced engine noise and low thermal signature.

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LLNL, Verne demonstrate efficient H2 densification pathway, progresses H2 distribution opportunities

Novel densification pathway to achieve CCH2 requires 50% less energy and removes the trade-off between compressed gaseous H2 and liquid H2, reducing cost.

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FIDAMC signs six strategic agreements for composites innovation

Composites-focused technocenter builds alliances for R&D in digital and sustainable technologies, additive manufacturing, TPCs, hydrogen and new technocenter development.

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Multi-segment orders demonstrate Hexagon Group strategy strength

Hexagon Purus, Hexagon Agility and Hexagon Digital Wave subsidiaries, focused on applications related to composites and clean energy, report new U.S. and international hydrogen orders.

Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products Finishing

BCSE 2025 report indicates U.S. is ready to meet sustainable energy demands

Annual Factbook tracking market and policy trends offers insight on the U.S.’ sustainable energy portfolio from 2024, including capacity, investment and deployment.

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Epsilon Composites to advance H2 composite tank production with Mikrosam filament winder

Modularly designed system enables easy integration into existing production environments, support Epsilon’s ambitious development projects.

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Plant tour: Hexagon Purus, Kassel, Germany

Fully automated, Industry 4.0 line for hydrogen pressure vessels advances efficiency and versatility in small footprint for next-gen, sustainable composites production.

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Composite bipolar plates provide 81% improvement to hydrogen fuel cell power density

Hycco’s development of ultra-thin CFRTP bipolar plates achieve 7.5 kilowatt/kilogram power density while maintaining high durability for heavy-mobility fuel cell applications.

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Testing validates, prepares Verne CcH2 truck for commercialization

Verne has demonstrated the density and dormancy benefits of its cryo-compressed hydrogen Class 8 truck and refueling system, moving the technology forward for trucking and hydrogen distribution.

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Development of a composite liquid hydrogen tank for commercial aircraft

Netherlands consortium advances cryogenic composites testing, tank designs and manufacturing including AFP, hybrid winding, welding of tank components and integrated SHM and H2 sensors for demonstrators in 2025. 

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OVERLEAF webinars share composite LH2 innovations, results

A series of three webinars presented by OVERLEAF project partners explore how it is achieving a novel low-pressure, LH2 storage system architecture through LCA methodologies, optical hydrogen sensors and cryogenic-ready 3D printing and materials.

Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products Finishing

Composite pressure vessels enable future energy storage

Q&A between Hexagon Purus, Infinite Composites and Hyosung USA delves into the future of H2 storage, including scalability and production goals, materials and application trends and other dynamics.

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EASA holds international workshop in 2024 on certifying H2-powered aircraft

The EASA, which has been engaging in hydrogen platforms through various contracts and projects, hosted its first workshop presenting the challenges, future processes of H2 certification.

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AZL Aachen completes hydrogen tank R&D project

Final report delivery by AZL and partners provides a deep dive into design and production trends, findings and other insights related to the development of thermoset and thermoplastic pressure vessels.

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SwRI announces JIP to spur H2 refueling, infrastructure tech for heavy-duty vehicles

SwRI’s H2HD REFUEL 4-year project is underway to advance H2 refueling and explore potential alternatives via system modeling, experiments and theoretical studies.

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Braided thermoplastic composite H2 tanks with co-consolidated molded boss areas to fit EV battery space

BRYSON project demonstrates possible designs, automated manufacturing and low permeability concepts, including EVOH liner and novel PPA matrix.

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Graphmatech launches Aros polyamide-graphene for Type 4 tanks, secures grant

Combination of polyamide grades and graphene introduces low-permeation solution for upscaling H2 storage, transport applications.

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CIMC-Hexagon delivers its first Type 4 H2 tanks to Europe

Joint venture company has obtained European TPED certification, a critical step to develop local Type 4 tank certification in China, ramp up production capacity.

Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products Finishing

CRRC launches two H2-powered, intelligent rail transit options

The Cinova H2 and ART 2.0 are autonomous, ultra-long range trains adapted to the needs of urban transportation.

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Eurotainer, Hexagon Purus partnership offers advanced hydrogen storage solutions

Hexagon Purus aims to provide Type 4 hydrogen storage solutions to industrial customers in Norway.

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Elemental Energy enters distribution deal with Hexagon Purus

Hexagon Purus chooses Elemental Energy as its distributor in Southern and East Africa, aiming to use its Type 4 cylinders to support green hydrogen projects in the region. 

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Agreement provides framework for commercial aerospace tech research 

RTX’s Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and TU Delft enhance collaboration on high-speed intelligent inspection systems to enhance composite materials development, hydrogen propulsion, industrial design and more.

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Verne completes heavy-duty Class 8 truck powered by CcH2

Verne and partners maximize hydrogen storage density to improve range and payload for heavy-duty vehicles, to be tested in advance of multiple commercial pilots.

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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.

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