Researchers at Virginia Tech University have discovered a way to derive large quantities of hydrogen from any plant. This technological breakthrough could mean a significant leap in lowering the cost of hydrogen fuel cells, but also lower the carbon footprint of hydrogen extraction.
The researchers found that the key lies in xylose, a simple plant sugar which is most abundant in plants. The researchers found a way to use xylose to produce hydrogen, a previously considered theory that now has been put into practice. Because xylose comprises as much as 30 percent of plant cell walls, this new process can attain hydrogen from any type of biomass.
China has plans to invest over 15,6 billion dollar (12 billion Euro) in the next three years to reduce pollution in its capital Beijing.
In the next two years the Netherlands will build at least four public hydrogen filling stations. The first hydrogen station will open at the end of this year near Rotterdam along the A15. This was announced by Wilma Mansveld (secretary of Infrastructure and Environment) during a working visit to hydrogen producer Air Liquide) last week in Rotterdam.
Japan is fast becoming the largest market for solar power after China. This says renewable energy analyst 
Toyota has produced their 5 millionth hybrid car reaching a new worldwide milestone. This announced the Japanese car giant last Thursday.
