$750 million DOE grant issued to hydrogen technologies for heavy-truck fuel cells
The U.S. Department of Energy must be feeling generous after a commitment of $750 million to assist in lowering the cost of lower the cost of hydrogen technologies for heavy-truck fuel cells, hydrogen delivery, and hydrogen storage. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm has noted that the financial pledge is an “exciting step forward” and will Riley continue to further implement the climate agenda put forth by the Biden Administration.
Hydrogen fuel cells are a type of energy technology that converts the chemical energy of hydrogen into electricity. They are often used in vehicles as an alternative to traditional internal combustion engines, and they are particularly well-suited for heavy-duty trucks due to their high energy density and long driving range. Hydrogen fuel cells for heavy-duty trucks typically consist of a fuel cell stack, a hydrogen storage tank, and other associated hardware and controls. The fuel cell stack generates electricity by reacting hydrogen with oxygen from the air, producing water as the only byproduct. The hydrogen is stored in a high-pressure tank and is fed into the fuel cell stack as needed.
Imagine it's 2024 and the U.S. is on the brink of a modern-day gold rush, but this time, it's all about a new, clean energy source buried right beneath us—geologic hydrogen.