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An Indian company invented a cooking system that splits water into hydrogen fuel, creating only water vapor as it burns. While the technology is real, the stove cooks much slower than traditional methods.
Italian researchers found Mediterranean ports can produce affordable green hydrogen using solar and wind power, potentially fueling Europe's clean energy future. The breakthrough could make hydrogen competitive with fossil fuels.
Scientists at Cambridge University created a solar-powered reactor that transforms hard-to-recycle plastics into clean hydrogen fuel using acid from old car batteries. The breakthrough tackles two waste problems at once while producing valuable resources.
Researchers at Cambridge University found a way to transform two waste problems into solutions: recycling old car battery acid to break down plastic waste and produce clean hydrogen fuel. The breakthrough could turn hundreds of millions of tonnes of annual plastic waste into sustainable energy.
A new cooking stove turns ordinary water into clean-burning hydrogen on demand, offering hope to 2.3 billion people who currently rely on deadly wood and charcoal fires. Production starts this year.
A new cooking stove turns ordinary water into clean hydrogen fuel on demand, offering hope to 2.3 billion people who rely on wood fires and charcoal. The technology could prevent millions of deaths from toxic cooking fumes each year.
BMW just unveiled a hydrogen fuel cell car that refuels as fast as a gas vehicle and travels up to 466 miles on a single tank. While the world races toward electric vehicles, hydrogen tech is quietly catching up with a solution that could work for drivers who can't wait hours to charge.
Scientists have figured out how to use old car battery acid to break down plastic waste into clean hydrogen fuel. The best part? The system actually turns a profit while cleaning up two pollution problems at once.
Britain just committed £86.5 million to build a massive green hydrogen factory that will create hundreds of skilled jobs in South Yorkshire. The plant will manufacture cutting-edge electrolyzers that split water into clean hydrogen fuel.
Engineers at UNSW have cracked a major problem holding back hydrogen fuel cells, potentially unlocking clean energy for planes and trucks. Their simple redesign makes the cells 75% more powerful without adding cost.
Australian scientists have cracked a major hydrogen fuel cell problem that could make clean-powered planes a reality. Their microscopic channel design prevents water buildup and delivers 75% more power than standard cells.
Three automotive giants are teaming up to accelerate fuel cell technology for heavy-duty trucks, combining decades of expertise to make hydrogen-powered transport a reality. Toyota is joining Volvo and Daimler Truck as equal partners in cellcentric, a company dedicated to building cleaner commercial vehicles.
German scientists created a molecule that stores solar energy for days and releases hydrogen on demand—even at night. The breakthrough could help heavy industries run on renewable power without waiting for sunny skies.
A cigarette catching fire in a dry well sparked discovery of natural "white hydrogen" that now powers an entire Malian village. Scientists worldwide are racing to tap this cheap, clean fuel that could reshape the fight against climate change.
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After decades of broken promises, hydrogen fuel cell technology is finally going commercial in China with massive fleets already on the road. This breakthrough could transform South Africa's struggling platinum industry and accelerate clean energy adoption worldwide.
A small Connecticut city just secured federal funding that will help local manufacturers lead America's clean energy future. The investment supports companies building fuel cells for space missions and underwater exploration while creating good jobs.
Researchers have developed a breakthrough method to predict which materials best convert sunlight into hydrogen fuel and valuable chemicals. The discovery could dramatically speed up the hunt for next-generation solar catalysts.
Scientists in Australia have cracked a way to produce hydrogen fuel using only seawater, sunlight, and liquid gallium metal. The breakthrough could make clean energy cheaper and more accessible for coastal countries worldwide.
A new venture is making hydrogen fuel practical by using existing gas pipelines instead of building costly new infrastructure. The breakthrough could accelerate clean energy adoption across transportation, industry, and power generation.
A South African research team has developed software that models liquid hydrogen storage 40 times faster than existing tools, potentially accelerating the future of clean aviation. NASA scientists are taking notice.
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