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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