Recent news stories and press releases related to the HFCIT Program are presented below. To see past news items, refer to the news archives for 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, and 2003.
August 14, 2008
Energy Department Selects New Hydrogen Storage Projects
The Department of Energy will provide approximately $15 million for ten cost-shared projects that focus on developing hydrogen storage technologies. More
August 11, 2008
Hydrogen Road Tour Kicks Off in Portland, Maine
The Hydrogen Road Tour demonstrates to America hydrogen vehicles and fueling technologies. More
July 31, 2008
New DOE Web Site to Aid Permitting of Hydrogen Projects
Learn how to permit hydrogen projects on the new DOE Permitting Hydrogen Facilities Web site. More
July 11, 2008
DOE Announces $30.5B in Federal Loan Guarantees
The U.S. Department of Energy announced $30.5B in federal loan guarantees for advanced energy technology projects. More
June 26, 2008
Annual Merit Review Highlights Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Projects
View the proceedings from the Hydrogen Program's Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting. More
June 9, 2008
Best-Practices Document on the Characterization of Hydrogen Storage Materials Now Available for Comment
A new document that catalogs best practices for the characterization of hydrogen storage materials is now available for comment. More
May 27, 2008
DOE Seeks to Invest up to $130 Million in Advanced Fuel Cell Technology
DOE has issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement for up to $130 million to advance the development and use of fuel cells for automotive, stationary, and portable power applications. More
May 20, 2008
H-Prize Funding Opportunity Announcement is Out for Prize Administrator
DOE is seeking an organization that will serve as an "Administering Entity" to implement the H-Prize. More
April 21, 2008
Metal Hydride Center of Excellence Report: Down-selection Decisions for Hydrogen Storage Materials
The Metal Hydride Center of Excellence has released its down-selection report assessing the potential of various materials to meet DOE's hydrogen storage targets. More
April 16, 2008
Department of Defense Announces Funding Opportunity for Solid Hydrogen Storage
The Department of Defense is requesting proposals for the design, fabrication, and demonstration of prototype advanced hydrogen storage systems for defense applications. More