Recent news stories and press releases related to the HFCIT Program are presented below. To see past news items, refer to the news archives for 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, and 2003.
April 21, 2008
Metal Hydride Center of Excellence Report: Down-selection Decisions for Hydrogen Storage Materials
The Metal Hydride Center of Excellence has released its down-selection report assessing the potential of various materials to meet DOE's hydrogen storage targets. More
April 16, 2008
Department of Defense Announces Funding Opportunity for Solid Hydrogen Storage
The Department of Defense is requesting proposals for the design, fabrication, and demonstration of prototype advanced hydrogen storage systems for defense applications. More
March 17, 2008
New Postion Posted: DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fuel Cell Team Leader
The HFCIT Program seeks a highly qualified Fuel Cell Team Leader. More
February 28, 2008
Hydrogen Storage Engineering Center of Excellence Funding Opportunity Announcement is Now Open
Applications are requested to fund one multidisciplinary Hydrogen Storage Engineering Center of Excellence team. More
February 26, 2008
2008 Hydrogen Program Annual Merit Review Information Available
DOE has released information for the 2008 Hydrogen Program Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting. More
February 7, 2008
DOE Holds Fuel Cell Pre-Solicitation Workshop
Fuel Cell Pre-Solicitation Workshop held to assist in the development of a planned fuel cell funding opportunity. More
February 4, 2008
DOE FY2009 Budget Request Released
DOE releases FY09 budget request for the Hydrogen Fuel Initiative. More
January 15, 2008
DOE Issues Solicitation for Vehicular Hydrogen Storage R&D
New solicitation focuses on applied research and development projects addressing hydrogen storage technologies for on-board vehicular applications. More
December 20, 2007
Deadline for Information on Topic Areas for Fuel Cell RD&D Extended to January 14, 2008
The deadline to provide comments on a Request for Information on topic areas for fuel cell R&D has been extended to January 14, 2008. More
December 12, 2007
Deadline for Hydrogen Education Development Funding Opportunity Extended to January 3, 2008
The deadline for a funding opportunity that focuses on facilitating the near-term market transformation and future commercialization of hydrogen and fuel cells has been extended to January 3, 2008. More