70 MPa Hydrogen Fueling

It is no secret that fuel cell vehicles(FCVs) may significantly impact on-road transportation in the near future. FCVs have the potential to reduce harmful emissions while significantly increasing vehicle mileage. With the recent release of FCVs in urban-based test markets, FCVs are expected to be available to specified markets within the near future. With that in mind, there are a very limited number of Hydrogen fueling stations in Michigan and throughout North America.

Since early 2007, NextEnergy has hosted the Fueling Specification for 70 MPa Compressed Hydrogen Vehicles on our website. In addition to providing the document for public review, NextEnergy managed the process of collecting, reviewing and editing content based on public comments regarding this specification. A Steering Committee provided technical oversight for the Fueling Specification. The Steering Committee consisted of NextEnergy and the following OEMs: General Motors, Ford Motor Company, DaimlerChrysler, Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai-Kia Motors and Volkswagen, as well as Air Liquide and Linde.

Recently, NextEnergy received approval from the U.S. Department of Energy to utilize our Congressional Appropriation funding to develop a 70 MPa Residential Hydrogen Fueling Appliance (RHFA). This 70 MPa RHFA will allow hydrogen vehicle fueling from any residential or light commercial site. A Steering Committee is providing technical oversight for this 70 MPa RHFA project. The Steering Committee consists of NextEnergy, the following OEMs: General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Chrysler, Daimler AG, Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai-Kia Motors, and Volkswagen, as well as the California South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), and the US Army Tank-Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC).