WSU Receives $4.8M Grant for Hydrogen Fuel Research
Key Ideas
  • Washington State University (WSU) secures $4.8 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Energy for hydrogen fuel research, including building a heavy-duty hydrogen fueling station on campus.
  • WSU professors Jacob Leachman and Konstantin Matveev lead the HYPER-Flow grant project to create the world’s first continuous liquid hydrogen flow loop, aiding in visualizing and characterizing hydrogen flow in pipes.
  • The university is part of a $10 million HYPER-Fuel grant led by Plug Power to enhance hydrogen refueling stations for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, with plans to develop a fueling station in Pullman by mid-2026.
  • The grants recognize WSU's leadership in hydrogen fuel development and are part of a larger DOE initiative investing $62 million in 20 hydrogen fuel projects across the U.S., aiming to support research, training, and testing for widespread hydrogen fuel use.
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded Washington State University $4.8 million in grant funding for hydrogen fuel research, with a portion allocated to constructing a heavy-duty hydrogen fueling station on the Pullman campus. Professors Jacob Leachman and Konstantin Matveev are leading the $3 million HYPER-Flow grant project to establish the world’s first continuous liquid hydrogen flow loop, facilitating the visualization and characterization of hydrogen flow within pipes. Additionally, WSU is a partner in a $10 million HYPER-Fuel grant led by Plug Power to improve hydrogen refueling stations, with plans to develop a fueling station in Pullman by mid-2026. These initiatives aim to address the need for infrastructure to support hydrogen-fueled vehicles as a means of reducing greenhouse gases. The DOE has allocated $62 million in grants for 20 hydrogen fuel projects nationwide, with WSU playing a significant role in hydrogen research and development. The university's involvement in the Northwest Hydrogen Hub could also result in substantial federal funding for infrastructure development. Through these projects, WSU aims to contribute to the advancement of hydrogen fuel technologies and overcome challenges hindering the widespread adoption of hydrogen-fueled vehicles.
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