Advancing Hydrogen Fueling Technologies for Heavy-Duty Vehicles in Texas
Key Ideas
  • Southwest Research Institute in Texas launches H2HD REFUEL, a four-year project to enhance hydrogen refueling for heavy-duty vehicles, addressing infrastructure gaps.
  • The initiative involves experiments, modeling, and studies on storage methods like liquid hydrogen and cryo-compression to improve station technologies.
  • Collaboration between industry stakeholders aims to create compatible and reliable refueling technologies to meet the increasing demand for heavy-duty hydrogen vehicles.
  • Access to research models and workshops will guide industry decisions on hydrogen infrastructure development to support decarbonization and zero-emissions objectives.
Southwest Research Institute in Texas has initiated a new joint industry project, H2HD REFUEL, to advance fueling technologies for hydrogen-powered heavy-duty vehicles, focusing on addressing critical gaps in transportation infrastructure. Dr. Thomas E. Briggs, Jr., from SwRI's Powertrain Engineering Division, highlighted the scarcity of hydrogen refueling stations in the U.S. that cater specifically to heavy-duty vehicles. The project aims to enhance hydrogen refueling station technologies through experiments, modeling, and theoretical studies, considering storage methods like liquid hydrogen, H70 gas, and cryo-compression. With the collaboration of vehicle manufacturers, equipment makers, and station operators, the project seeks to develop compatible refueling technologies to support heavy-duty hydrogen vehicles efficiently. Angel Wileman, the project manager from SwRI's Mechanical Engineering Division, emphasized the importance of connecting industry stakeholders to ensure the development of reliable hydrogen refueling technologies and infrastructure. Participants in the project will have access to SwRI's research and hydrogen storage system models, enabling them to contribute to workshops and bi-annual meetings. The initiative aims to address existing technology gaps, with a focus on the substantial investment required for hydrogen station development. The research outcomes are expected to guide industry decisions in hydrogen infrastructure development as the transportation sector progresses towards decarbonization and zero-emissions goals.
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