The latest hydrogen and fuel cells news from the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Interagency Working Group appears on this page. To see past news items, view the news archives for 2011 and 2010.

April 25, 2012
Energy Department Announces up to $2.5 Million to Deploy Fuel Cell Powered Baggage Vehicles at Commercial Airports >
The Energy Department seeks applicants to demonstrate and deploy fuel cell electric vehicles for transporting passenger baggage at major U.S. airports. Applications are due June 11, 2012.

April 24, 2012
Air Force Releases Request for Information Addressing Availability and Cost of Fuel Cell Systems >
This Request for Information solicits information about potential technical, manufacturing, and market barriers to establishing a viable business for fuel cell systems. Responses are due no later than May 14, 2012.

March 27, 2012
Energy Department Awards More than $5 Million to Reduce Cost of Advanced Fuel Cells >
The two awarded projects, led by 3M Company in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Eaton Corporation in Southfield, Michigan, will lower the cost of advanced fuel cell systems by developing and engineering cost-effective, durable, and highly efficient fuel cell components.

March 22, 2012
Energy Department Announces up to $10 Million to Promote Zero Emission Cargo Transport Vehicles >
DOE seeks applicants to demonstrate cost-effective zero emission cargo transport systems and collect detailed performance and cost data to analyze the benefits and viability of this approach to freight transportation.

March 20, 2012
H-Prize Competition Topic Feedback Requested >
The Fuel Cell Technologies Program has issued a Request for Information seeking feedback from interested parties on H- Prize Competition topics. Areas of interest for topics include hydrogen production, distribution, and utilization.

March 16, 2012
SBIR/STTR Phase I Release 3 Technical Topics Announced, Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Storage Included >
The Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Phase I Release 3 technical topics include transportation fuel cell systems and hydrogen storage research projects.

March 14, 2012
DOE to Host Annual Merit Review Meeting >
Projects funded by DOE's Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program and Vehicle Technologies Program will be reviewed by a diverse array of stakeholders and experts from the research community. Attendance is free but registration is required.

March 13, 2012
DOE Announces up to $2 Million to Collect Data from Hydrogen Fueling Stations and Demonstrate Innovations in Hydrogen Infrastructure Technologies >
DOE seeks applicants to collect and analyze performance data for hydrogen fueling stations and advanced refueling components. Applications are due May 11, 2012.

March 2, 2012
Department of Energy Announces up to $6 Million to Collect Performance Data on Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles >
DOE seeks applicants to design and implement projects to monitor the performance and durability of advanced FCEVs for up to five years. Applications are due April 30, 2012.

February 24, 2012
Office of Naval Research Releases Manufacturing Fuel Cell Manhattan Project Report >
This report provides a roadmap to address the various manufacturing issues important for the cost reduction of fuel cells to the Navy, Department of Defense, and commercial interests.

February 22, 2012
Leaders of the Fuel Cell Pack >
DOE Energy Blog entry by Fuel Cell Technologies Program Manager Sunita Satyapal describes how Walmart, Coca-Cola, Sysco, and Whole Foods are leading the pack in deploying fuel cell technologies in their daily operations.

February 14, 2012
DOE's LBNL to Hold Flow Cells Workshop in March 2012 >
The workshop will be held March 7-8, 2012, in Washington, DC, to discuss the applied research and development needs and grand challenges for the use of flow cells as energy storage devices.

February 9, 2012
Fuel Cell Technologies Program Fellowship Opportunities Available >
One postdoctoral position is available in the Fuel Cell Technologies Program in the area of Systems Analysis. Applications are due May 1, 2012.

February 8, 2012
Request for Information (RFI) About Commercial Readiness of Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies >
DOE seeks stakeholder feedback on potential early market applications by March 2, 2012.

January 6, 2012
Closing Date Extended for RFI on Total Costs of Ownership of Future Light-Duty Vehicles >
DOE has extended the closing date for this Request for Information for stakeholder feedback on a proposed methodology to estimate the total cost of ownership of various advanced vehicle technologies to January 30, 2012.