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Headshot, smiling wearing a suit and tie and glasses of Todd Allen<br /> Co-Director, MI Hydrogen<br /> Chihiro Kikuchi Collegiate Professor, Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences<br /> Glenn F. and Gladys H. Knoll Department Chair of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences<br /> Director, Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project with a picture of a nuclear cooling tower in green grass. “This legislative package does three important things, incentivizes Michigan businesses to become part of the supply chain associated with the growth of nuclear energy, encourages growth in the workforce training and retention program to support nuclear energy in the state, and clarifies the siting requirements for advanced nuclear systems. These are all key steps for the state to take leadership in this technology.”

House Energy Committee weighs incentives for nuclear and hydrogen energy development (March 2025)

Image of André Boehman<br /> U-M Vennema Professor of Engineering<br /> Professor of Mechanical Engineering<br /> Director of the Walter E. Lay Automotive Engineering Laboratory in front of a large machine with the quote, “Our alliance will promote the advantages of hydrogen-powered ICEs. By fostering innovation and collaboration across sectors, H2EA-NA will ensure that ICEs contribute meaningfully to North America’s hydrogen ecosystem and transportation goals.”

MI Hydrogen's André Boehman Will Serve as Co-director of the New Hydrogen Engine Alliance of North America Promoting Hydrogen as a Viable Alternative Fuel for ICE vehicles (March 2025)

Graphic with a smiling headshot, wearing glasses and a suit and tie of Todd Allen<br /> Co-Director, MI Hydrogen<br /> Chihiro Kikuchi Collegiate Professor, Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences<br /> Glenn F. and Gladys H. Knoll Department Chair of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences<br /> Director, Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project with the text, "MI Hydrogen co-director Todd Allen weighs in on the potential for natural hydrogen extraction in Michigan." An image of the United States is shown with MI Hydrogen and WCMU Public Media logos.

Research suggests Michigan may have underground reserves of hydrogen (January 2025)

Nel logo is displayed with a MC250 containerized PEM electrolyser. The electrolyser is a silver machine with connecting wires in tubes.

Pioneering public transportation company expands zero emission fleet with Nel electrolyser (January 2025)

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DOE Releases Updated Report on Pathways to Commercial Liftoff for Clean Hydrogen (January 16, 2025)

Tiles showing transportation by car, truck, bike, foot, air, rail, boats as well as windmills, solar panels

U.S. Department of Energy Releases Blueprint for Energy and Emissions Innovation in Transportation

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U.S. Department of Energy Releases Updated Hydrogen Program Plan (December 20, 2024)

MI Hydrogen Co-Director and co-author of the recent Joule study, Greg Keoleian, was featured in the Energy News Network article titled 'Why Ohio Companies are Investing in Hydrogen Cars Despite Infrastructure Issues.'"

Greg Keoleian, MI Hydrogen co-director weighs in on investing in hydrogen fuel cell vehicles for light duty applications

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MI Hydrogen Brings Experts Together to Discuss the Role of Hydrogen in Michigan's Transportation Future

Event graphic with headshots of Gregory Keoleian Co-Director, MI Hydrogen Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering Director, Center for Sustainable Systems Peter M. Wege Professor of Sustainable Systems, School of Natural Resources and Environment Co-coordinator, Engineering Sustainable Systems Program and Todd Allen Co-Director, MI Hydrogen Chihiro Kikuchi Collegiate Professor, Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences Glenn F. and Gladys H. Knoll Department Chair of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences Director, Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project with a quote, “MI Hydrogen looks forward to supporting the MachH2 hydrogen hub as Michigan, Indiana and Illinois collectively take further steps toward a clean energy future."

DOE Announces Awards for up to $2.2 Billion for Two Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs

Journal Publication Revealing the role of redox reaction selectivity and mass transfer in current–voltage predictions for ensembles of photocatalysts. Includes a headshot of Rohini Bala Chandran, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Rohini Bala Chandran published a research paper in Energy & Environmental Science

Graphic with group photo, including Mitsubishi staff, Todd Allen and Yugo Ashida

MI Hydrogen's Todd Allen and Yugo Ashida visit Mitsubishi Takasago Hydrogen Park, the World's First Integrated Validation Facility for Technologies from Hydrogen Production to Power Generation as it enters full-scale operation and electrolysis hydrogen production begins

MI Hydrogen Hosted Statewide Workshop to Advance Michigan Hydrogen Economy with quotes from the co-directors

MI Hydrogen and the State of Michigan Infrastructure Office hosted the State of Michigan Workshop, "Building Foundations for the Hydrogen Economy."

Alauddin Ahmed Receives the OVPR Research Recognition Award

Alauddin Ahmed receives the OVPR Research Faculty Recognition Award for his exceptional research focused on energy storage and sustainable solutions.

Graphic include headshot of Zetian Mi announcing "DOE names U-M Startup NX Fuels Winner of Hydrogen Shot Incubator Prize." Zetian Mi’s startup company is among the four winners of the “Prove!” phase, receiving $400,000 for the development of a solar-hydrogen device using low-cost, industry-ready materials.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the U-M startup company NX Fuels, co-founded by Zetian Mi, among the phase-two winners of the Hydrogen Shot Incubator Prize.

Text: 2024 Arthur F. Thurnau Professor. Sara B. Soderstrom will hold the Thurnau title for the duration of her career at U-M and will receive $20,000 to support activities that further enhance her teaching.

MI-Hydrogen faculty Professor Sara Soderstrom, named Arthur F. Thurnau Professor.

Group Photo of the members of the three winning teams with faculty

U-M Student Teams Compete In Hydrogen Grand Challenge

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U.S. Department of Energy Releases Information Resource to Inform Stakeholder Conversations about Clean Hydrogen

Engineering students work on a group project with the text, "Hydrogen Grand Challenge Michigan Hydrogen Horizon." Thirteen U-M student teams will compete for a share of the $10,000 prize. April 11, 2024, 4 – 7 p.m. Watch via livestream or in the LEC Johnson Rooms.

Hydrogen Grand Challenge Sparks Innovation Among University Of Michigan Students

Text: The Detroit News "Hubs, environment groups square off over 'high stakes' hydrogen tax credit. Headshots of Todd Allen and Gregory Keoleian are included.

MI-Hydrogen faculty Todd Allen and Gregory Keoleian weigh in on hydrogen tax credit

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MI-Hydrogen faculty Andre Boehman named named a U.S. Scholar for The Fulbright Program for 2023-2024.

Power Perspectives Podcast. MachH2 and the Future of Hydrogen with Michigan's Pioneers. Todd Allen & Greg Keoleian, Co-Directors of MI Hydrogen. EnergyCentral "Listen Now"

MI-Hydrogen Co-Directors Todd Allen and Gregory Keoleian discussed the future of hydrogen and MachH2 hub with the Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Podcast.

Greg Keoleian

WEMU radio interview - Issues of the Environment: The potential for hydrogen in moving away from fossil fuels

Greg Keoleian

Engineering Research News: Cheap, sustainable hydrogen through solar power

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DOE Materials for Education on Hydrogen

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U-M’s MI-Hydrogen to participate in new Midwest hydrogen hub

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DOE Launches Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's $8 Billion Program for Clean Hydrogen Hubs Across U.S.

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Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office Issues FOA in Support of Hydrogen Shot

Conceptual illustration of an H2@Scale (Hydrogen at Scale) energy system.

'Hydrogen road map': The lightest element can play a heavy-duty role in Michigan's clean-energy transition

Department of Energy

Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Issues AMMTO-BTO and OE FY22 Multi-Topic FOA

Greg Keoleian

DOE EERE Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office releases Notice of Intent for potential funding to accelerate the research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) of affordable clean-hydrogen technologies.

Greg Keoleian

DOE EERE Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office releases a Notice of Intent to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) entitled “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Clean Hydrogen Electrolysis, Manufacturing, and Recycling