R134 was previously only regulated for passenger and light duty modes of transports, however it was revised and is now applicable to heavy-duty vehicles.
For component manufacturers, achieving approval in accordance with R134 is vital in decarbonising the transports sector and therefore increasing assurance in hydrogen systems for companies looking to invest in greener solutions.
Bill Mezher, Luxfer Gas Cylinders Composite Technology and Innovation Manager, stated, “Our cylinders are designed and qualified in multiple jurisdictions, giving customers flexibility of design.”
Nottingham based, UK, Luxfer were recently involved in the development of the UK’s first mass produced, hydrogen-electric, 7.5 tonne heavy-duty truck.
Alongside this, the company also took part in delivering the first fleet of hydrogen-powered double decker’s back in January, each bus featuring a Luxfer’s G-Stor™ H2 hydrogen cylinder.
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Luxfer’s achievements has been recognised throughout 2022, including finalist positions in the World Hydrogen Awards and Energy Awards, and more recently winning an International Trade award in recognition of their innovative project’s utilising hydrogen fuel for transport.
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Alex Millward, Alternative Fuel Technical Manager at Luxfer, said, “We consistently seek to maintain the strictest safety regulations for our products. We’re proud to be able to offer high-performance hydrogen solutions to pioneering organisations driving the adoption of this renewable fuel.”
The virtual pipeline solutions helping businesses navigate hydrogen uptake
COP27 recently united world leaders to develop a range of agreements committing to using hydrogen as a clean fuel across various mobility applications.
During the conference, it was announced the UK had joined forces with the US and other countries to ensure that by 2023, 5% of the global deep-sea fleet will run on zero-emissions fuels such as hydrogen and CNG. By 2050, the committee declared six green shipping corridors would be established.
But what does this mean for the challenges the hydrogen fuel industry is facing? At many hydrogen conferences and summits across the world, it has been recognised that the hydrogen pipeline infrastructure is one of the most prevalent challenges for the adoption of this clean energy.
Where no gas networks exist, bulk gas transportation systems are a viable solution to take hydrogen from production to end use. Recently developed, Luxfer 20-foot, 40-foot and 45-foot Multiple Element Gas Containers (MEGC) will be able to hold between 0.5 and 1.4 tonnes of hydrogen, depending on the cylinder technology used and the end use location.
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