HNEI Hydrogen Station Fills State’s First Hydrogen Bus
HNEI is pleased to announce that the first hydrogen bus used for public transportation was fueled on the 24th of March, 2022 at HNEI’s hydrogen station located at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawai‘i Authority (NELHA) on the Island...
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HNEI’s Environmental Sensor Array Awarded U.S. Patent
Developed by HNEI researchers Mitch Ewan and Scott Higgins, a “smart” system called an Environmental Sensor Array enhances the longevity and performance of fuel cells. This system senses and reacts to changing air quality in real time and has...
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First Public Zero Emission Hydrogen Bus System Nearing Completion
HNEI is pleased to report that the first publicly operated Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) system in Hawai‘i, comprised of a 29-passenger fuel cell electric bus and HNEI’s hydrogen production and fueling station, is nearing completion at the Natural Energy...
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Fast-Fill Hydrogen Fueling Station Enabling Zero Emission Transportation
The Hawai‘i Natural Energy Institute (HNEI) has commissioned a “Fast-Fill” high-pressure hydrogen fueling station at the Marine Corps Base Hawai‘i (MCBH), Kane‘ohe Bay. This state-of-the-art station was developed to support a fleet of General Motors Equinox Fuel Cell Electric...
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Hydrogen-Powered Buses Coming to Big Island
Hawai‘i Island could be less than a year away from having some of the first hydrogen-powered buses in the state on its roadways. As part of a pilot project spearheaded by the Hawai‘i Natural Energy Institute, three shuttle buses...
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Fast-Fill Hydrogen Fueling Station at Marine Corps Base Hawai‘i
HNEI is working with Marine Corps Base Hawai‘i to open a fast-fill hydrogen fueling station to dramatically reduce fueling time for passenger vehicles. Download the press release.
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