Tag: hydrogen internal combustion

Leaders from Toyota, Mazda and Subaru announcing their commitment to internal combustion drivetrains

Boldly committing to internal combustion engine technology, three prominent Japanese car-makers known for their cautious approach to electric vehicles – Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru – jointly announced a bold initiative to continue manufacturing petrol engines. This decision underscores their belief in the ongoing importance of conventional powertrains, backed by strong sales of hybrid vehicles, seemingly … Continue reading Toyota, Mazda and Subaru commit to combustion

The collaboration between Viritech, a developer of high-performance hydrogen powertrain solutions for the automotive industry, and Haydale, a specialist in graphene-enhanced nanomaterials, could help create new materials for ‘Type 5’ hydrogen storage tanks, providing a significant market opportunity that could help speed the adoption of hydrogen powered fuel cell powertrains, initially in commercial vehicles. Viritech … Continue reading Nanomaterials advance hydrogen storage for fuel cells

A recent swathe of activity within the automotive industry suggests that hydrogen, as an energy source, is becoming more widely accepted as an addition to support battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and meet forthcoming emissions targets.  Following a period of fence-sitting on – and even abandoning – hydrogen projects, established manufacturers are now collaborating to develop … Continue reading Hydrogen-fuelled transport back on the agenda

The Brisbane Truck Show 2023 (BTS23) is almost upon us, from May 18-21 we can expect some exciting reveals that should interest VASA members. Among the exhibits will be Carrier’s new carbonless cooling system, HDrive’s autonomous yard truck and the Australian debut of the eActros, the first all-electric truck from Mercedes-Benz. The next VASA SightGlass … Continue reading Brisbane Truck Show 2023 reveals well worth checking out

Fellten EV conversion kit

A new green technology opportunity has arrived with the electric vehicle (EV) conversion market, potentially worth billions a year to the global automotive aftermarket. This has given rise to multiple independent startups – such as Australian company Jaunt which recently merged with British outfit Zero EV to create multinational conversion specialist Fellten – as well … Continue reading ‘Engine Swap’ market hots up with battery electric and hydrogen driveline conversions

In the European Union, according to train manufacturer Alstom, 46 per cent of mainline train tracks aren’t electrified.  As a result, many networks depend on diesel trains that can work on both electrified and non-electrified tracks. While diesel trains are often considered environmentally friendly, if you compare their emissions per passenger kilometre to alternatives such … Continue reading Decarbonising non-electrified railways with hydrogen trains