Tag: Energy research
VW subsidiary MAN plans to enter the electric truck business in 2024
Munich The truck manufacturer MAN is aligning its future with the electric truck. “From 2024 we are ready to go into larger quantities. We assume that in 2030 half of…
How hydrogen makes the energy transition possible in the first place
Hydrogen train on a test drive In addition to its use in industry, hydrogen can also play a major role in the traffic revolution. It can be used as fuel…
In this way, my house becomes as energetically independent as possible
photovoltaic system Photovoltaic electricity production depends on the weather and the time of day. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Those who are energy self-sufficient produce their own electricity, heat and hot water…
In this way, my house becomes as energetically independent as possible
photovoltaic system Photovoltaic electricity production depends on the weather and the time of day. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Those who are energy self-sufficient produce their own electricity, heat and hot water…
Billion dollar contract for the production of hydrogen trucks
fill up with hydrogen A Clean Logistics truck is parked at a hydrogen filling station operated by the service provider GP Joule. (Photo: GP Joule) Dusseldorf The traffic turnaround is…
First delivery from Abu Dhabi reaches Hamburg
Port of Hamburg The transport chain for hydrogen from the UAE to Germany was to be tested with the delivery. (Photo: imago images/Manngold) Berlin The development of a hydrogen value…
China is becoming a role model for climate protection
Isocyanate complex at Shanghai Chemical Park The chemical giant BASF has been active in China for many years. The group is currently building a new plant there that will be…
Plant for green hydrogen put into operation
Hydrogen plant in Wunsiedel Siemens wants to expand its hydrogen business. Munich Siemens has commissioned one of the largest production plants for green hydrogen in Germany. The plant in Wunsiedel,…
Bosch equips vans with fuel cells
Fuel cell transporter from Bosch The transporter should have a range of 500 kilometers with ten kilos of hydrogen. Stuttgart The movement of goods should become emission-free – and currently…
Electric truck manufacturer delivers first trucks
Michael Lohscheller in front of a Nikola truck The last chance for the start-up. (Photo: PR) Phoenix, Coolidge Pick-up trucks are parked in the icebox-cold lobby of the Nikola headquarters.…
Electric truck manufacturer delivers first trucks
Michael Lohscheller in front of a Nikola truck The last chance for the start-up. (Photo: PR) Phoenix, Coolidge Pick-up trucks are parked in the icebox-cold lobby of the Nikola headquarters.…
When offshore areas in the North and Baltic Seas become scarce
offshore wind farm There are a number of hurdles to overcome when expanding the energy systems. (Photo: obs) Berlin Offshore wind power should make a significant contribution to the success…
When offshore areas in the North and Baltic Seas become scarce
offshore wind farm There are a number of hurdles to overcome when expanding the energy systems. (Photo: obs) Berlin Offshore wind power should make a significant contribution to the success…
US battery recyclers & Volkswagen form alliance
new York After Elon Musk, one of his long-time companions could soon be investing in Germany. JB Straubel, Tesla’s fifth employee and long-time head of technology, is examining the possibility…
BMW relies on a niche product – the fuel cell
Production of fuel cell systems for BMW Fuel cell from BMW under discussion: Does the niche product have a chance in Germany? (Photo: dpa) The German automotive industry has made…
Toyota plans to invest billions in battery production
Toyota The Japanese carmaker wants to invest in the battery business in the US and Japan. (Photo: Reuters) Tokyo The largest Japanese carmaker Toyota wants to invest up to 730…
Car manufacturer relies on hydrogen and plans with fuel cells
Production of fuel cell systems for BMW The Munich-based company will initially produce 100 test vehicles with fuel cells – but are planning significantly larger ones. (Photo: dpa) Munich The…
Redox flow batteries with plant material are to be connected to the grid
Dusseldorf The energy industry is in transition. Gas crisis, record electricity prices and shortage of raw materials – one crisis message follows the next. But one crisis is another’s opportunity.…
Germany and Canada sign hydrogen agreement
Stephenville, Toronto Germany and Canada are officially hydrogen partners. The governments of the two countries signed a declaration on Tuesday to establish a German-Canadian hydrogen alliance. The first deliveries are…
Power consumption could become the Achilles’ heel
Linden cogeneration plant If the power consumption is too high, gas-fired power plants have to help. (Photo: dpa) Berlin In the fight against dependence on Russian natural gas, electric heat…