Intelligent Energy Share Discussion Threads

[ibug] 08/2/2017 09:02

IEH gone mainstream news--Bloomberg published the news as well.



London Police Using Fuel-Cell Scooters to Fight Crime, Emissions

by
Anna Hirtenstein

‎February‎ ‎7‎, ‎2017‎ ‎4‎:‎18‎ ‎PM‎ ‎EET

➞
Hydrogen refueling performs as well as petrol, faster than EVs

➞
Intelligent Energy to supply hydrogen fuel cells for scooters



London’s metropolitan police will use hydrogen fuel cells to power scooters in a trial of zero-emissions technology to fight crime and pollution.

The fuel cells will be supplied by Intelligent Energy Holdings Plc, according to a statement from the Loughborough, U.K.-based company. Each cell will be able to generate 4 kilowatts of electricity through a chemical reaction, about the same as a solar panel system for a family home.

Adopting clean transport would allow London police force to crack down on greenhouse gas emissions that have increasingly become a public health concern. London broke the annual limit for air pollution just five days into 2017, according to the capital’s main monitoring system.

“A key concern today is air pollution in London and other urban centers throughout the world,” said Martin Bloom, chief executive officer of Intelligent Energy. “Fleet vehicles will play a role in achieving this. With no established refueling infrastructure needed.”

Fuel cells have slowly moved toward commercialization, leaving laboratories after years of experimentation. Companies are designing them for diverse applications from home heating to oil and gas extraction and transportation.

Hydrogen fuel cells compete with electric motors for a share of the clean transport market. Refueling takes about the same amount of time as filling up at a petrol station, faster than a plug-in can charge which typically takes at least 30 minutes. However, the supply chain for hydrogen is nascent and the cells are not yet mass-produced unlike the lithium-ion batteries that go into cars such as Tesla Model 3 and Chevrolet Bolt.

[pugugly] 07/2/2017 20:04

CAVEAT> Debt, convertible loan stock, need to work out the effects of the exit from the towers in India - My worry is that there may well be unexpected costs to come once the books are closed.

So what would be a realistic value of the company today ??

[filster] 07/2/2017 20:00

Excellent news, but this was mentioned in September at the Analyst and Investor meeting... So it took around 5 months for it to come out and it's "only" a trial. We need a big sale somewhere!!

[renniks2016] 07/2/2017 19:31

Very positive news, given the wealth of no news! Not that it worries me, as I believe that when news does start to flow (and it will) it will be market changing news and not constant drivel.

[ibug] 07/2/2017 13:15

That is really excellent news---on the pathway to commercialization with scooters.

[ibug] 07/2/2017 13:13

Intelligent Energy’s fuel cells stacks to be used in Met Police zero emission scooter trial


Published on Tue 7 February, 2017

Loughborough, UK – 7 February 2017 – Intelligent Energy’s British fuel cell technology will be at the heart of a fleet of scooters to be used on London’s roads this summer as part of a hydrogen fuel cell technology fleet trial with the city’s Metropolitan Police.

Intelligent Energy has provided the fuel cell stacks for the Suzuki Burgman scooters, stack technology designed and engineered here in the U.K. The Burgman was the world’s first fuel cell scooter to achieve the EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval.

”We are delighted to announce this latest milestone,” said Intelligent Energy’s Group CEO Martin Bloom. “The Met Police is one of the world's most innovative in reducing vehicle emissions from its fleet, setting a precedent for police forces globally. We are pleased this initiative involves one of our closest partner’s, Suzuki, with whom we have a 10 year relationship. The scooters will use our 4kW air cooled fuel cells, a compact lightweight package designed to meet automotive requirements, standards and safety criteria. This brings closer the commercialisation of hydrogen fuel cell scooters.

“A key concern today is air pollution in London and other urban centres throughout the world. We need to look at ways to reduce emissions. Fleet vehicles will play a role in achieving this. With no established refuelling infrastructure needed - they simply deploy a back-to-base refuel strategy - this is an enabler for change.”

When it comes to refuelling, the scooters can be refuelled in minutes. Charging times and range are two of the biggest challenges for electric vehicles, and are among the key strengths for fuel cell electric vehicles like the Burgman. Intelligent Energy was instrumental in operating a fleet of zero emission PEM fuel cell black cabs in London during the 2012 Olympics and this latest announcement highlights Intelligent Energy’s role as a key player in shaping the future of clean transportation in the Capital.

The 4kW stacks used in the scooters offer power for other applications, including range extension for battery-powered electric vehicles, four wheel vehicles and auxiliary power - especially for diesel replacement.

Ends

Notes to Editors

About Intelligent Energy

Intelligent Energy Holdings plc delivers clean energy solutions for the distributed energy, diesel replacement, automotive and aerial drone markets. Working with international companies, Intelligent Energy aims to embed its fuel cell stack technology into applications across its target market sectors.

With its principal facility and headquarters in Loughborough, UK, the company also operates in Japan, India, China, Singapore, France and the US. Intelligent Energy Holdings plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: IEH.L).

More information on Intelligent Energy is available at Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn. Or visit

[dean windass] 30/1/2017 18:37

Interesting job post I bug. I still think the defence contracts will blossom. Soldiers are weighed down by batteries and non human combatants also need better power options

[ibug] 30/1/2017 12:45

I asked the company when investors can expect interim financial results, here is the reply:

Apologies for the delay in responding to your email.



The Company keeps shareholders informed via annual and semi-annual financial reporting and by way of general meeting at least once a year. The Company's 2017 Annual General Meeting ("AGM") will be held at 2.00 pm on 30 March 2017, at the offices of Pinsent Masons LLP, 30 Crown Place, Earl Street, London, EC2A 4ES.



Kind regards

[ibug] 30/1/2017 09:08

Hydrogen cartridges are aimed at the drone/ phone and gadget markets. This new vacancy may imply that sizeable OEM contracts may be in the offering.

[ibug] 30/1/2017 09:05

ANOTHER JOB VACANCY AT MERRIT ISLAND FOR A H2 CARTRIDGE DESIGN ENGINEER.

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Fuel Cell Cartridge
Function: Engineering

Key details
Category: Research and Product Development
Based at: Merritt Island, Florida
Line manager: Engineering Manager
Posted on: Tue 24 January, 2017
Closing date: 5pm on Tue 28 February, 2017

About the role

Main purpose

A key member of the fuel cartridge development team, the Mechanical Product Development Engineer is a lead engineer responsible for planning, and executing project work focusing on the development of new, novel, fuel cartridge and fuel cell product designs which can power devices in the sub Watt to 400Watt range.

Key accountabilities
•Responsible for the mechanical design and development of fuel cartridge solutions which utilize solid hydrogen storage fuel sources. Responsibilities include concept and detailed design, bench level and prototype design, testing, documentation and engineering validation of new products.
•Work independently in the lab to develop and evaluate new product designs and solutions and to improve/optimize existing ones
•Develop procedures to evaluate product performance and conduct bench top testing
•Take a product from white paper to commercial product
•Ability to work with cross-functional team to define mechanical equipment required and manufacturing process for products developed
•Design test fixtures for breadboard or bench scale product testing
•Integrate electronics equipment into prototype testing equipment.
•Develop low to medium complexity fuel cell and cartridge testing control programs via Matlab or Labview.
•Develop and test prototypes
•Identify, analyze, and recommend new or emerging technologies and materials to improve product designs
•Work with fuel cell and other project teams to ensure fuel cell and fuel cartridge integration is aligned
•Assist in patent application preparation, patent reviews, and patent analysis

[ibug] 29/1/2017 10:34

Members of the United States Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center were in Washington, D.C. to display new vehicle technology at the 2017 Washington Auto Show




Take a look at the GM video and the HFC under the bonnet.

P.S. IEH have a new HFC picture on the home page---pic 3....shows what looks like a new product.

[dean windass] 28/1/2017 13:55

Auto correct changed to US spelling of defence

[dean windass] 28/1/2017 13:54

Was in Port Canaveral yesterday. An awful lot of defense and space tech there. I reckon that's why Intelligent Energy are there.

[ibug] 27/1/2017 10:25

NEW JOB VACANCY IN SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA---



Key details
Category: Administration
Based at: San Jose, California
Line manager: Senior Vice President – IE US Inc
Posted on: Tue 24 January, 2017
Closing date: 5pm on Tue 28 February, 2017


About the role

Main purpose

To provide full office administration support to the US Commercial team while providing core office management support.

Key accountabilities
•Administration management of San Jose office
•Ensuring lease obligations are upheld
•Diary management for US Commercial team
•Organizing internal and external meetings and conference calls
•Managing and responding to emails and correspondence
•Preparing presentations
•Liaising with external companies regarding invoice and payment enquiries
•Assist in the arrangement of conferences in the US
•Liaise with Administration department for arranging travel for US & visiting employees
•Recognizing and completing any ad hoc duties required

Responsible for

US office furniture and office equipment not including IT equipment.

Person specification

•Professional secretarial or administrative qualification

•Working in a complex fast paced environment
•Experience of processing basic financial administration

Desirable:

•Experience of working in a global environment

Key skills Essential:

•Strong administrative and IT skills with Microsoft Office Suite
•Proficient in PowerPoint, Word & Excel
•Proficient in Microsoft Outlook for diary management
•Flexibility and adaptability
•Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
•Excellent organization skills and a proven ability to work on own initiative
•Attention to detail and the ability to prioritise efficiently
•Able to manage constantly changing and conflicting demands

[jotoha2] 26/1/2017 16:09

IEH would be obliged to issue an RNS if any major contract or potential major contract was placed by Tata or any other company, as that is price sensitive material which has to be announced. Looking at the last outlook statement by the company ,some news on contracts must be due soon, before another 12 months goes by.

[ibug] 26/1/2017 16:06

Hydrogen Transport Technology Conference


FEB 01
Venue: Nottingham Sustainability and Enterprise Centre (NSEC), Nottingham, United Kingdom
Date: Wed 01 February, 2017
Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm



Science and Innovation Conference

FEB 02
Venue: TBC
Date: Thu 02 February, 2017



The European Information Security Summit 2017 (TEISS)

FEB 21
Venue: Riverside Building, London, United Kingdom
Date: Tue 21 - Wed 22 February, 2017
Time: 9:00am


March 2017

Hydrogen & Fuel Cells into the Mainstream – powering our homes, workplaces and transport – The 13th International Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Conference


MAR 14
Venue: National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Date: Tue 14 March, 2017


May 2017

JSAE Annual Congress 2017


MAY 24
Venue: Pacifico Yokohama, Japan
Date: Wed 24 - Fri 26 May, 2017

Past events January 2017

National Workshop on Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cells

JAN 23
Venue: National Institute of Solar Energy, Gurgaon, India
Date: Mon 23 - Tue 24 January, 2017

[ibug] 26/1/2017 15:26

IEH is an OEM supplier and as such don't expect news about their customers to be published. The news will be buried in the financial numbers.

IEH/ EE India may well be supplying Tata Motors with HFC's and unable to publish details about such a deal.

[jotoha2] 26/1/2017 14:01

iBUG , if IEH had any input into these developments then the share price would be £7 and not 7p , there is no compelling reason to invest here until they come up with the goods .

[ibug] 26/1/2017 13:32

HFC powered busses developed in India, perhaps IEH supplied the tech?.

Tata Motors Unveils India’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus

author Added by FuelCellsWorks, January 25, 2017



Inday, Pune--Tata Motors, one of the global top 10 truck and bus manufacturers today unveiled the future of mass public transportation at its Pune facility.hus reiterating the company’s commitment towards smart and green technology and mobility solutions.

The company company launched the STARBUS ELECTRIC 9m, the STARBUS ELECTRIC 12m and the STARBUS HYBRID 12m buses and displayed a range of SMART BUSES FOR CLEAN & GREEN CITIES, designed, developed and powered by alternate fuels, to meet the current and future passenger transportation needs of Smart Cities.

Tata Motors also unveiled the country’s first ‘ZERO EMISSION’ Hydrogen Powered STARBUS FUEL CELL bus, which is a zero-emission mass transport solution, for inter-city commute.The bus has been developed in partnership with ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) combining hydrogen gas and oxygen, the STARBUS FUEL CELL in turn produces electricity to power the electric motor, with water and heat as a byproduct, for Zero tailpipe emission, a first by an Indian manufacturer.

[filster] 23/1/2017 21:09

an interesting if slightly negative sounding headline article here :

hxxp://www.cityam.com/257572/there-still-future-hydrogen-power

Although they also posted an article about a week ago here :

hxxp://www.cityam.com/257229/more-than-hot-air-hydrogen-agenda-davos

Hydrogen, as a fuel, featured in the Royal Institution Lectures here in the UK (on the bbc)- which provided a really interesting insight into the potential density of Hydrogen at the atomic level.

[ibug] 20/1/2017 10:48

Hydrogen Council seeks to help expand the use of hydrogen fuel cells

Several leading automotive, energy, and engineering firms have come together to established the “Hydrogen Council.” The council was announced alongside the World Economic Forum’s Davos Summit and aims to establish hydrogen fuel as a tool that can be used to ease the transition away from fossil-fuels toward cleaner forms of power. BMW, Shell, Total, and Toyota are among the companies that have involved themselves in the new Hydrogen Council.

Companies expected to accelerate their investments in the hydrogen space

The companies that are part of the Hydrogen Council have already invested an estimated $1.4 billion into hydrogen technologies. The founding members of the Hydrogen Council plan to accelerate investments in these technologies in the coming years in the hopes of helping hydrogen fuel cells play a larger role in several sectors. The Hydrogen Council will now seek to work with other businesses, investors, and even government organizations in order to help develop better fuel cell technology and aid in the establishment of a comprehensive hydrogen fuel infrastructure.




Hydrogen fuel cells continue to gain traction in the auto industry

Hydrogen fuel cells have been used in industrial sectors for several years, but these energy systems have begun seeing more use in the auto industry and other spaces as well. Automakers are interested in promoting the use of fuel cells because of their clean transportation capabilities. Most major automakers have launched vehicles equipped with fuel cells, but these vehicles lack the support of a decent fueling infrastructure. The Hydrogen Council will be urging world governments to invest in the development of this infrastructure in order to support clean transportation.

Hydrogen Council could help promote fuel cells

The Hydrogen Council may come to play a major role in the expansion of fuel cell technology. The companies that comprise the Hydrogen Council have already invested heavily in fuel cells and have been outspoken proponents of hydrogen in general. With the aid of the Hydrogen Council, fuel cells may become much more common in various industries, especially if the infrastructure needed to support their widespread use is established.

[filster] 19/1/2017 20:10

I'll try and quiz someone I met last week who works at Suzuki - I mentioned HFCs and SMILE to him and he knew of it....