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Berrow-Zeice Hydrogen; Clean Retrofits for Diesel

Berrow-Zeice Hydrogen; Clean Retrofits for Diesel

Berrow-Zeice Hydrogen System is Emissions Free

Steve Berrow, who is located in South Wales, has expressed his elation about Innovate UK’s involvement in the project. He claims that the Berrow-Zeice hydrogen system, with its zero-emissions technology using hydrogen, is a “thing of great beauty.” Integrating the fuel system into a conventional combustion engine can provide an emissions-free solution, significantly reducing carbon emissions. The system’s practical applications are enormous, making it a game-changer in the field of hydrogen fuel technology.

Unlike a hydrogen fuel cell, which is a device that converts hydrogen into electricity that can then be used to power an electric motor, the Berrow-Zeice hydrogen fuel system is a unique hydrogen-powered fuel system that can be applied to any petrol or diesel engine. It takes in no air and delivers no exhaust resulting in zero emissions, making it a game-changing emissions-free system. The technology ensures greater efficiency for drivers than other current zero-emission offerings and has the potential to reduce carbon emissions significantly.

This innovation can potentially revolutionize the over 2 billion internal combustion engines currently in use worldwide, creating several multitrillion-dollar revenue streams by converting current rolling stock to this emissions-free system. The system’s potential to be applied to the 2 billion plus internal combustion engines already in existence presents a massive revenue stream opportunity for investors.

Innovate UK’s substantial grant further validates the patent-pending innovation, providing increased confidence for potential investors. Overall, the potential for the Berrow-Zeice fuel system to create a massive reduction in carbon emissions while providing a more efficient and cost-effective solution for drivers presents a compelling investment opportunity.

Most current zero-emission vehicles run on either lithium batteries or hydrogen cells, both of which have negative environmental consequences when manufacturing new automobiles. In addition, there is the issue of “electric stress” caused by batteries and the high cost of hydrogen cells for consumers.

The BERROW-ZEICE system offers a “100% fuel burn” to the engine, which provides greater efficiency for drivers than other current zero-emission solutions, potentially reducing carbon emissions worldwide. This technology will significantly impact public health and the environment by reducing the harmful effects of emissions like Carbon dioxide (CO2), Carbon monoxide (CO), Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Particulate matter (PM), and other unburned toxins in the breathable environment.

For more information on Berrow-ZEICE, visit their website at www.berrow-zeice.com.

Innovate UK is a UK-based innovation agency that provides financial and advisory support to clean technology startups and other innovative businesses. The agency has supported the Berrow-Zeice hydrogen fuel system with a substantial grant, which will facilitate the conversion and commercialization of a large power generator, paving the way for a wider commercial rollout across static and mobile applications.

Innovate UK’s support for Berrow-Zeice underscores its commitment to fostering the growth of the clean technology sector and driving economic growth by supporting innovative ideas and solutions. By connecting businesses with partners, customers, and investors that can help them turn their ideas into successful products and services, Innovate UK plays a crucial role in helping to realize the potential of new technologies that can address global challenges such as climate change and air pollution.

 

 


 

 

Source  Happy Eco News

BMW’s hydrogen-powered cars come off the assembly line

BMW’s hydrogen-powered cars come off the assembly line
A new day has dawned at BMW after it was announced that the Munich-based automobile manufacturer has launched a pilot fleet of hydrogen vehicles known as the iX5 Hydrogen model.

The car will use fuel cells developed by Toyota, this new car, a milestone in the use of hydrogen power, can reach speeds of up to 112 miles per hour.

The hydrogen itself is stored in two tanks which can be refilled in a matter of three to four minutes. Once the tanks are filled, the vehicle has displayed a range of 313 miles in the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure.

The car is being assembled at a factory in Munich.

While it enters service in 2023, initially the rollout will be relatively small: fewer than 100 cars will be coming off the assembly line and sent abroad for trialling and demonstrations for sundry target groups.

 

A path to the future

The star of hydrogen appears to be rising in the automotive world. BMW is one of the larger manufacturers looking to innovate with the element, but others include Nissan, Hyundai and the aforementioned Toyota.

Commented BMW Chairman of the Board of Management Oliver Zipse: “Hydrogen is a versatile energy source that has a key role to play in the energy transition process and, therefore, in climate protection. After all, it is one of the most efficient ways of storing and transporting renewable energies.

“We should use this potential to also accelerate the transformation of the mobility sector. Hydrogen is the missing piece in the jigsaw when it comes to emission-free mobility. One technology on its own will not be enough to enable climate-neutral mobility worldwide.”

 

 


 

 

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Green tugboats? ‘Revolutionary’ hydrogen ship engine unveiled in Belgium

Green tugboats? ‘Revolutionary’ hydrogen ship engine unveiled in Belgium

BeHydro joint venture claims its 1MW hydrogen-diesel motors can cut CO2 emissions by up to 85 per cent.

 A “revolutionary” hybrid ship engine powered by green hydrogen and diesel has been unveiled today in Belgium, with developers claiming the innovation could cut CO2 emissions from ships, trains and electricity generators by up to 85 per cent.

Over the past three years, engine specialist ABC has been working with shipping and logistics group CMB as part of a joint venture to develop, produce and test the dual-fuel BeHydro engine, which has a capacity of up to 1MW, the two Belgian firms announced today.

They claim the 1MW hydrogen-power motor can produce as much power as a single 3MW turbine or 36,000 solar panels – enough to meet the needs of up to 3,000 homes – while helping to cut CO2 emissions by up to 3,500 tonnes a year compared to typical diesel motors.

Tim Berckmoes, CEO of ABC, said the BeHydro engine was soon set to be installed on the “world’s first” hydrogen tugboat currently being developed in Antwerp, which would mark the technology’s maiden commercial use.

“BeHydro has already received its first order for two 2MW dual-fuel engines that will be installed on board the HydroTug,” he explained. “This vessel is the very first hydrogen tugboat in the world, and will be deployed by the Port of Antwerp.”

The companies claim they have the capacity to build up to 100 of these 1MW engines per year in the first phase of their strategy, with added potential to construct even larger 10MW motors.

In addition, a mono-fuel version of the BeHydro is also currently being developed with a view to completion in the second half of next year.

The announcement comes amid rapidly growing interest in the production and use of green hydrogen as a zero emissions fuel for a range of applications, including energy storage, heating, shipping, trains, heavy road transport and even aircraft. Earlier this year the EU Commission also unveiled a major strategy to scale up the development of green hydrogen as part of its Green Deal plan to deliver net zero emissions across the continent by 2050.

It also follows a vote in the EU Parliament earlier this week which saw MEPs back the inclusion of international shipping in the bloc’s emissions trading scheme (ETS), which would see a carbon price apply to all ship voyages via EU ports from 2022. Under the proposal, part of the revenues from shipping in the ETS would also then go into a fund earmarked to help incentivise the development of greener fuels such as hydrogen.

Alexander Saverys, CEO of CMB said the BeHydro engineengine reinforced the EU’s growing ambitions for hydrogen “and proves that the energy transition for large-scale applications is possible today”.

“These include main engines for coastal shipping, inland shipping and tugboats, auxiliary engines for deep-sea vessels, but also trains and electricity generators for hospitals and data centres,” he explained. “In theory, any large diesel engine can be replaced by a BeHydro engine. The hydrogen future starts today.”

 


 

By Michael Holder

Source: Business Green