Regulations, Policies, Highlights

China's First 400km "West-to-East Hydrogen Transmission" Pipeline Enters New Development Stage

China's first "West-to-East Hydrogen Transmission" hydrogen pipeline demonstration project, spanning over 400 kilometers, has been included in the "Implementation Plan for the Construction of a National Oil and Gas Network." This milestone marks a new phase of development for China's long-distance hydrogen transmission infrastructure. Sinopec's Chairman, Ma Yongsheng, stated that the pipeline originates in Ulanqab City, Inner Mongolia, and terminates in Beijing. After its completion, the pipeline will replace existing fossil fuel-based hydrogen production in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and address the supply-demand imbalance of green hydrogen in China, promoting the nation's energy transformation. With an initial capacity of 100,000 tons per year and the potential to reach 500,000 tons per year, the pipeline will include ports along its route for easy access to potential hydrogen sources. Sinopec plans to build branch lines and hydrogen refueling stations to support the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Hydrogen Energy Corridor and contribute to the region's "dual carbon" goals. Vehicles for the Winter Olympics enter the lives of ordinary people

During the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, 212 hydrogen fuel buses equipped with a "dual motor coaxial automatic variable speed drive system" provided long-distance connections between Beijing and Zhangjiakou. These buses featured low-temperature startup and storage technologies, as well as automatic shutdown protection. The system, developed by Beijing Institute of Technology Huachuang Electric Vehicle Technology, has now been mass-produced and applied to commercial buses, supporting Beijing's public transportation and surrounding Winter Olympic areas. Hydrogen Technology received a new round of financing of 80 million yuan Recently, hydrogen fuel cell system enterprise Hydrogen Technology received a new round of financing of 80 million yuan, and the investor was CICC. It is understood that this round of financing will be used for the company's core technology iteration, production line expansion and market promotion. Hydrogen Technology received a new round of financing of 80 million yuan. It is reported that in January 2022, Hydrogen Technology has completed 124 million yuan in Series B financing, with investment from institutions such as Zhongguang Investment and Taiheng Investment. Zhejiang Hydrogen Technology Co., Ltd. was established in August 2016. Himalaya will build the first fuel cell engine production line in Baotou, Inner Mongolia The People's Government of Qingshan District in Baotou City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, signed an investment cooperation agreement with Guangdong Himalaya Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd. on April 7. The partnership will focus on developing hydrogen fuel cell and engine system production lines. Bai Yunxi, Deputy Secretary of the Qingshan District Committee, met with Huang Jiefeng, President of Himalaya Hydrogen Energy Technology, along with other leaders and representatives from the district, city departments, and local enterprises. Hu Guozhu, Deputy Secretary of the Party Working Committee and Deputy Director of the Management Committee of Baotou Equipment Manufacturing Industrial Park, represented the Qingshan District People's Government during the signing ceremony. Shenzhen Announces 4 Hydrogen Energy Projects with 25 Million Yuan Subsidy The Shenzhen Municipal Development and Reform Commission has approved subsidies for four hydrogen energy projects, aiming to accelerate the city's hydrogen energy industry innovation and development. The projects cover areas such as high-temperature fuel cell research, solid oxide battery design and manufacturing, high-temperature steam electrolysis, and PEM electrolytic reactor production.

Industry Trends

Power up to 80kW/170Nm! Dongfeng and Huake released hydrogen engine innovations

On April 7, the Dongfeng Mach Power Hydrogen Engine Latest Achievement Conference was held in Dongfeng Technology Center, marking a major technological breakthrough in China's independent research and development of hydrogen engines. Power up to 80kW/170Nm! Dongfeng and Huake released hydrogen engine innovation achievements Tan Minqiang, Secretary of the Party Committee and Director of Dongfeng Technology Center, Song Jingliang, Deputy Director of Dongfeng Technology Center; Cheng Xiaobei, Deputy Dean of the School of Energy and Power Engineering of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, and members of Dongfeng's hydrogen engine development team, Industry experts participated in the conference. The project was completely independently designed and developed by the Dongfeng Mach Power R&D team, and jointly conducted experimental research with Huazhong University of Science and Technology. It is Dongfeng's technical layout in the "dual carbon" field.

"Jupiter" vehicle-mounted liquid hydrogen storage system debut

"Jupiter" vehicle-mounted liquid hydrogen storage system debut! Weishi Energy's 2023 Annual Press Conference Held On April 10, 2023, Weishi Energy's 2023 annual conference with the theme of "H POWER DAY" was held online. Weishi Energy has released a number of leading technologies, products, and market achievements, bringing multiple paths and thinking to the construction of the entire hydrogen energy industry chain, and helping China's hydrogen energy industry to run out of the "acceleration" of development. Yutong Delivers Hydrogen Fuel Cell Sanitation Vehicles to Zhengzhou High-tech Zone

On April 12, 2023, 23 Yutong hydrogen fuel cell sanitation vehicles were officially delivered to Henan Gaoxin Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. for road cleaning and garbage transfer operations in Zhengzhou High-tech Zone, adding new energy to the green environmental protection fleet. As a clean, green, and low-carbon energy source, hydrogen energy is becoming increasingly important in global energy transformation and development. Zhengzhou, one of the five hydrogen energy demonstration zones in China, has led the way in promoting hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in sanitation, construction, cement mixing, cold chain logistics, and heavy traction applications. In the urban sanitation sector, Zhengzhou City actively encourages local sanitation service companies to purchase hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. State-owned sanitation service company Henan Gaoxin Environmental Protection has responded by purchasing multiple hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, contributing to urban environmental protection and sustainable development. Yutong Environmental Sanitation has been deeply involved in the new energy sector for many years. Drawing on over a decade of Yutong's fuel cell technology expertise, the company has developed and launched various hydrogen fuel cell models, including 18-ton hydrogen fuel garbage trucks and cleaning vehicles, continually expanding their hydrogen fuel cell product line and leading the new energy sanitation industry. The vehicles' hydrogen systems have passed multiple safety, environmental adaptability, structural strength, and extreme working condition tests, ensuring high safety and reliability.

Business Updates

Yutong Hydrogen Bus Completes 1,711 km Stage Road Test with VISTAH-80A Engine

Recently, a Yutong hydrogen fuel cell bus equipped with the independently developed VISTAH-80A engine system successfully completed a 1,711 km stage road test in Wuhan. The bus simulated normal daily operations, traveling 100 km per day. According to actual vehicle data, the average hydrogen consumption per 100 km was 4.5 kg, and the engine's average efficiency exceeded 55%, showcasing the fuel cell system's excellent performance. The vehicle was tested on four different road sections, including dirt, wading, sandy, and express sections, to thoroughly assess various components and system operating conditions of the fuel cell vehicle. A hydrogen refueling station was available at the test site, allowing the test vehicles to refuel at any time, enhancing operational efficiency. Jiangsu Xuzhou Petroleum built the first hydrogen refueling station in Huaihai area

Recently, Xuzhou Xinghua Gas Station, the first hydrogen refueling station of Xuzhou Petroleum in Jiangsu Province, was completed and put into operation. Integrated energy station . The completion of the station is another solid step forward for Xuzhou Petroleum to transform and upgrade to a comprehensive energy service provider of "oil, gas, hydrogen, electricity, and service" and to help Xuzhou build a highland for the development of the hydrogen energy industry in the Huaihai Economic Zone. Dongfeng Group is making efforts in the plug-in hybrid market, and China's hydrogen energy vehicles will usher in a new pattern

With the official opening of Dongfeng Group’s Science and Technology Innovation Week, Chery, Geely, GAC, Great Wall, Chang’an and other Chinese independent brands have all come to an end; with hydrogen energy vehicles as a new starting point, China’s auto market has long lagged behind developed countries in Europe and the United States , or will usher in a comprehensive catch-up. 18 electric products will be launched in the field of passenger vehicles On April 10, the Dongfeng Motor brand spring conference and technological innovation week officially opened. At this press conference, Dongfeng Motor released new technology brands such as a new quantum architecture, Mach E power and Dongfeng Hydrogen Boat. In addition, a series of new energy vehicle products, forward-looking technology V2G supercharging stations, etc. will be fully displayed. In terms of technology, the Group released a new electrification platform "Quantum". The new platform has a cruising range of more than 1,200 kilometers. It will be equipped with 800V high-voltage fast charging technology and support shared battery swapping. According to Dongfeng Motor's product planning, the annual output of the new platform is expected to reach 1 million vehicles in the future. At the same time, the group released a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle - Dongfeng Hydrogen Boat. It is reported that Dongfeng Hydrogen Boat includes an independent brand and two sub-brands, Dongfeng Hydrogen Fuel Cell System and Dongfeng Hydrogen Core Fuel Cell Stack. Shi Jianpeng, deputy director of the Technology Center of Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd., emphasized that hydrogen energy is an important part of Dongfeng's new energy transition. At the product level, Dongfeng Motor's state-central centralized SOA electronic and electrical architecture will be installed on the Lantu Chasing Light model, which will be officially launched and delivered in May. Based on the M-TECH warrior architecture, the electric off-road model 917 will be launched and delivered in August. In the future, 18 electric products will be launched in the field of passenger vehicles, and 22 basic models will be launched in the field of commercial vehicles to achieve full coverage of multi-scenario products.

Fuel Cell and Hydrogen News Highlights from China: April 08-April 10, 2023