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H2 Fuel News: Launched in January 2021, the FCH2RAIL project had a budget exceeding €14 million, over 70% of which was funded by European Union programs. The consortium included Renfe, CAF, Toyota Motor Europe, and CNH2, among others, all working to develop a prototype train equipped with a Fuel Cell Hybrid PowerPack (FCHPP)... Designed to operate seamlessly on both electrified and non-electrified tracks, the prototype achieved over 10,000 kilometers of testing across varied routes. This included challenging journeys in the Aragonese Pyrenees and cross-border trials in Portugal, signaling the adaptability and robustness of hydrogen technology.

Bytes Europe: "Australia And South Korea Strengthen Hydrogen And Carbon Capture Partnership.. Australia and South Korea have formalized a new bilateral agreement to bolster climate and energy collaboration, paving the way for expanded clean energy industries and trade opportunities.

Signed on December 20th, the Green Economy Partnership Arrangement (Green EPA) aims to diversify clean energy supply chains, enhance hydrogen systems, and advance carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). This agreement will also streamline trade barriers and foster cooperation on carbon market standards and certifications"

"The 9th Guangzhou International Hydrogen Technology Industry Expo will be held from March 5-7, 2025, at the Poly World Trade Center, Guangzhou, China. As a leading platform for hydrogen technology and its applications, the expo will feature 180 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge products in hydrogen health, medical, beauty, and agricultural sectors. With a focus on innovation and market transformation, this event is expected to attract 30,000 professional visitors from across the globe"

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The Guardian: "‘Fastest-growing fire risk’: why do lithium batteries keep exploding across Australia?.. Fire and Rescue NSW responded to 272 battery-related fires last year, while Victoria and Queensland authorities say they happen almost every day...

Fire and Rescue NSW has referred to lithium-ion batteries as the “fastest-growing fire risk” in the state. The agency responded to 272 battery-related fires last year – more than five each week...

If a lithium-ion battery is charged too fast, it can result in thermal runaway – an uncontrollable increase in temperature. “The electrolyte heats up, because there’s too much energy in the battery,” Ellis says. “It’s in a pressurised system, and so then all of a sudden – bang … it’ll crack.” The liquid electrolyte is highly flammable and will burst into flames when exposed to air...

Overheating and physical damage are the main causes of battery failure.

Lithium-ion battery fires can reach high temperatures within seconds and release highly toxic gases. Because of their chemical components, burning batteries can develop self-sustaining flames that are difficult to extinguish"