The Tuscany Initiative for Hydrogen Mobility and Beyond

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1 The Tuscany Initiative for Hydrogen Mobility and Beyond a presentation by Tuscany Pole of Innovation for Mechanics and Vehicles

2 The Tuscany Initiative for Hydrogen Mobility and Beyond THE MAIN PARTNERS

3 PONT-TECH: An interface in R&D projects and Technology Transfert The Regione Toscana is participating in Hyer and will avail itself to this aim of the support of the Consortium Pont-Tech, whose representatives will take part to the Association s activity on behalf of Regione Toscana. Pont-Tech is partner in the management of the "Pole of Innovation for Mechanics and Vehicles" established by Regione Toscana. In the framework of Regione Toscana s strategy to promote Research and Innovation, the Poles of Innovation are main Players to sustain the Industrial research and the Experimentation within the enterprises in the region and in cooperation with others outside the Region.

4 PONT-TECH: An interface in R&D projects and Technology Transfert PONT-TECH is a no profit public-private consortium for Industrial Research and Technology Transfer and a Research Organization according to the "Community Framework for state aid for Research and Development and Innovation" (2006/C 323/01). The mission of Pont-Tech is to promote the economic and territorial development by supporting the technological innovation and the industrial research by the enterprises, with particular with regard to SMEs. Actions are focused on the experimentation and the transfer of strongly innovative knowledge so allowing the growth and the competitiveness of industries

5 Pont-Tech and its R&D Service Centre within Pontedera

6 The main projects in Hydrogen Mobility Developed with the support of the Regione Toscana 6

7 The Framework A MEMORANDUM OF INTENTS was signed in 2007 among The Government of Toscana, the County of Pisa, the Town of Pontedera, the Universities of Pisa, and Pont-Tech on a) Promoting an Hydrogen district where performing Research and Manufacturing activities on the use of Hydrogen in mobility systems; b) Performing Research and Experiments on innovative endothermic engines, Fuel Cells Systems and Hydrogen as a clean energy carrier for stationary applications c) Dealing with the general issues (e.g. distribution infrastructure, regulations, components production, safety etc.) to promote Market applications of Hydrogen Technologies d) Experimenting methods and technologies to couple Hydrogen and Renewable Energy e) Experimenting methods and technologies to produce Hydrogen from industrial processes sub-product (e.g. in Geothermic; in Chemical or in Steel Industry).

8 WHY IN TUSCANY? Historical and current presence of Industries in Vehicles, Transport and Mobility (e.g. Piaggio, CMASA, Fiat, Whitehead-Motofides, Continental, TRW ) Experience in GAS production, storage and transport Presence of outstanding Universities specialized in engineering for vehicles and mobility An highly committed Regional Government and collaborating Local bodies

9 Within the framework of the Memorandum the following main projects have been developed: H2 Filiera Idrogeno. Basic Research project realized by University of Pisa (Eng. Dept.) in collaboration with S. Anna School. Among the result stands the realization of a light Fuel Cells vehicle. SAVIA. Vehicle Power Systems from Hydrogen and Ammonia NanocatGeo: Nanostructured Catalyzer to Generate Hydrogen from Wind Energy.

10 Financial info TITLE Main Ctr. Contents Budget Funding H2 Filiera Idrogeno University of Pisa SAVIA Pont-Tech Industrial Developement Basic Research % Regione Toscana % => Companies NANOCat Geo ACTA Industrial Research and Development TOTAL % => Regional Gov. 10

11 The main projects in Hydrogen Mobility Developed with support of the Regione Toscana H2 FILIERA IDROGENO Partnership: University of Pisa School of Engineering (Main contractor) Scuola Superiore Sant Anna Project funded by the Regione Toscana and the national Government Budget:

12 The main projects in Hydrogen Mobility Developed with support of the Regione Toscana H2 FILIERA IDROGENO: contents and Workpackages. WP1. WP2. WP3. WP4. WP5. WP6. WP 7. WP8. WP9. Management Survey on Technologies and Materials Research and innovation on the production modalities, purification, storage and distribution of H2 Research and innovation on the realization of an hydrogen-fuelled endothermic engine. Realization of a prototypal vehicle Study and realization of a light Fuel Cells vehicle Research and realization of sensors Test and verifications of the proposed solutions Analysis of economic and environmental impact Contribution to the development of specific regulations WP10. Dissemination and networking actions

13 The main projects in Hydrogen Mobility Developed with support of the Regione Toscana SAVIA Project 2 SAVIA Vehicle Power Systems from Hydrogen and Ammonia Partnership: Pont-Tech Project Leader Partners: EDI Progetti&Sviluppo ACTA Energy BIGAS University of Pisa Eng. Dept S.ANNA School for Advanced Studies Project co-funded by Regione Toscana Budget: Duration: 24 months Starting date 13/10/2009

14 The main projects in Hydrogen Mobility Developed with support of the Regione Toscana - Range extender for Hybrid/Electric Vehicles - Liquid Ammonia Tank - Evaporator - Ammonia Cracker to generate H2 - Modified Injection system on a standard ICE - H2 used as ICE Ammonia igniter - Electric Generator to charge battery pack Ammonia Cracker Ammonia Tank (Schematic View)

15 The main projects in Hydrogen Mobility Developed with support of the Regione Toscana NANOCATGEO Nanostructured Catalyzer to Generate Hydrogen from Wind Energy Partnership: ACTA Energy Project Leader Partner AEQUALIS Subcontractors University of Pisa Eng. DEPT Pont-Tech Project co-funded by Regione Toscana Budget: Duration: 24 months Starting date: 14/04/2010

16 The main projects in Hydrogen Mobility Developed with the support of the Regione Toscana - High efficiency wind turbine blade design - Efficient control box - Nanostructured noble metals free Electrolyser - Compatible with photovoltaic systems - Fuel Cells compatible - Ideal for stand alone residential and industrial buildings - Use in naval applications Grid Wind Turbine Inverter (Schematic View) Converter Storage/peak load Control Box AC/DC Load Electrolyser

17 moving towards a new Agreement among Institutions Universities Research Centres Industry

18 Contacts: