🔧👨🔬 Our electronics department is making great progress! 💪🚀 We successfully tested the motor and managed to make it spin, bringing us one step closer to our goal of building a hydrogen-powered car. 🙌 We're grateful to Nanotec for sponsoring our motor and supporting our mission to create sustainable transportation. 🌿💡 #TécnicoFuelCell #FuelCellCar #HydrogenPowered #CleanEnergy #SustainableTransportation #FutureOfMobility #GreenTechnology #StudentEngineering #STEMeducation #InnovationInAction
1 week ago
We are very lucky to be able to count on our 3d printing partner Emetres! This company is well known for their printing and finishing technologies such as 3d printing and holographic 3d!
Today we show you a beautifully detailed 3d printing of our car prototype which will allow us to have a better visualization on what we are working on and better show our partners what we have been developing! Always, one step closer to the real thing!
Many thanks to @emetres_m3!
3 weeks ago
Welcome to the team @galp as our Main Sponsor!
Being our Main Sponsor, Galp allowed us to acquire one of the most important components for our project, the PEM Fuel Cell. We had the pleasure to receive Ana Casaca, Global Head of Innovation at Galp, and Manuel Andrade, Head of Open Innovation at Galp, to present our project and have a visit to our installations in Instituto Superior Técnico.
It’s important to highlight and reference that, even though Galp is acknowledged for its exploration in Oil and Natural Gas, Galp is also one of the world’s big investors in green and innovative initiatives and Upcoming Energies, transforming the future of the energy sector through collaboration and co-creation, such as our project! Portugal, for example, has already presented an initiative to explore GREEN hydrogen in Sines and Galp’s ambition to reach Net Zero Emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 2050.
Galp is engaging with entrepreneurs, students, start-ups, or anyone with the will to move towards a sustainable transition to Net Zero in the open innovation platform Galp Upcoming Energies
Our biggest thank you to @galp! Together we will build a better and more sustainable Future!
More on our PEM Fuel Cell in later publications! Keep yourself posted 😁😉
#TFC #HydrogenCar #FuelCellTechnology #SustainableTransportation #STEMeducation #galp #técnico #ist
4 weeks ago
We had a blast at "Explora os Materiais" event, where we were invited to showcase our project to high school students who were eager to learn more about our work!
As some of you may know, we're developing a car powered by hydrogen, and at the event, we had the chance to showcase a test bench that demonstrates the production of hydrogen and energy using a fuel cell. It was great to see so many enthusiastic students excited about this cutting-edge technology and its potential to revolutionize the way we power our vehicles.
We want to thank the organizers @nemateriais for inviting us and giving us the opportunity to share our vision for a more sustainable future. Swipe left to see some photos of our hydrogen test bench in action. 👉 #TFC #HydrogenCar #FuelCellTechnology #SustainableTransportation #STEMeducation #ExploraOsMateriais #técnico #ist
1 month ago
Banco Santander (Portugal) S.A. is one of the multiple leader banks in Portugal and the major bank controlled by an international financial group, in one of the most attractive world markets, given its high growth potential.
On 28th November, Banco Santander has given awards to 21 students nucleus from IST for their extracurricular activities. Consequently, Banco Santander has given us an award that will allow us to develop a Sustainable Composite Chassis with resource to alternative fibres.
We would like to thank them very much for this award as it allows us to continue our project, investing in sustainability and innovation!
#hydrogen #green #power #sustainability #future #mobility #shellecomarathon #hydrogenfuelcell #fuelcell #santander #santanderuniversidades #ca2ect
3 months ago
Caixa Geral de Depósitos is one of the multiple leader banks in Portugal and its presence it’s relevant in many countries with cultural or commercial bounds with Portugal.
We would like to thank Caixa Geral de Depósitos for the award they gave us in the scope of the CA2ECT contest. This award will allow us to develop the telemetry system for our car which is a very important component to continue to safely develop our project as it allows us to monitor all the car’s data in real time.
#hydrogen #green #power #sustainability #future #mobility #shellecomarathon #hydrogenfuelcell #fuelcell #caixa #caixageraldedepositos #cgd #ca2ect
3 months ago
It is with great pleasure that we proudly introduce ourselves as: Técnico Fuel Cell 2022-2023 💙⚡
We are looking forward to developing ourselves further this year and achieving our goals!
Follow us and keep up with our work as we develop our first car prototype! Be part of history with us!
#hydrogen #green #power #sustainability #future #mobility #shellecomarathon #hydrogenfuelcell #fuelcell
4 months ago
Last weekend we were present at Técnico Taguspark Open Day in celebrations of their anniversary!
In our stand we were doing some demonstrations on how hydrogen can be produced - by electrolyzing water molecules we can separate the oxygen from the hydrogen. And then, using the hydrogen to produce energy again with a fuel cell!
Thank you @tecnicotaguspark for the invitation and many congratulations for your 22nd anniversary! 🎉
Thank you to everyone that visited our stand and talked to us!
Did you catch us there? 👀
#hydrogen #green #power #sustainability #future #mobility #shellecomarathon #hydrogenfuelcell #fuelcell
4 months ago
E da Shell Eco-Marathon, já ouviste falar? 🚗💨
Hoje o nosso Team Leader, Duarte Soares (@duartelsoares), vem explicar-te o que é e como funciona.
🌱 Este clip é um excerto da NEECTalk "Técnico Fuel Cell e o Futuro da Mobilidade a Hidrogénio", um podcast promovido pelo @neecist. Ainda não os segues? Não sabes o que estás a perder!
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Gostarias de falar connosco? Usa quaisquer um dos nossos canais através do link na bio. Estamos a recrutar! 📢 Vem juntar-te a nós.
#hydrogen #green #power #sustainability #future #mobility #shellecomarathon
6 months ago
Existe melhor forma de começar o fim de semana do que com uma espreitadela ao sistema de direção do nosso carro? Nós também não conhecemos nenhuma! Portanto, aqui está. Diz-nos o que achaste!
Gostarias de falar connosco? Usa quaisquer um dos nossos canais através do: https://linktr.ee/tfc.vehicle (link na bio do perfil).
Estamos à tua espera!
#hydrogen #green #power #sustainability #future #mobility
7 months ago
Hidrogénio ou baterias de ião lítio, qual é melhor?!
A TFC está a recrutar! Segue o link na nossa bio para te candidatares. Esperamos por ti!
#energia #renovável #sustentabilidade #hidrogenio #bateria #futuro #mobilidade #transporte #verde #descarbonização
10 months ago
Sentes que precisas de aplicar o que aprendes nas aulas de forma prática e criativa? O Técnico Fuel Cell está a fazer um Carro a Hidrogénio e TU podes ajudar!
O RECRUTAMENTO para este semestre está oficialmente ABERTO para todos os departamentos e podes candidatar-te até 5 DE JUNHO!
Para isso, basta seguires o LINK NA BIO! Ficamos à tua espera!
- A equipa do TFC.
(3 de 3)
#carro #hidrogénio #futuro #mobilidade #transporte #sustentabilidade #fazeracontecer
10 months ago
Round TWO: team photos & a great time!
Our new t-shirts look smooooth 👌🏼 tell us what you think!
New updates coming soon.
#sustainability #hydrogen #greenhydrogen #future #transportation #mobility #fuelcell
10 months ago
![F stands for Fuel!
And WE… (someone in the audience screams “HYDROGEN!”) *Crickets sound*
Ok, well, who are we fooling. It is pretty clear by now that our car will run on hydrogen. BUT, did you know there are three different kinds? Actually, there are more; but for the sake of simplicity, let’s stick with these. Based on its production process, hydrogen may be labeled as:
1. Grey hydrogen: it is the most common form and is generated from natural gas, or methane, in a process called “steam reforming”. Essentially, a hydrocarbon reacts with water resulting in hydrogen and carbon dioxide. The hydrogen is grey when the carbon dioxide (CO2) byproduct is released into the atmosphere;
2. Blue hydrogen: the same exact process as before however – and this is a big “IF” – the CO2 is captured and stored. Sometimes, blue hydrogen is referred to as “carbon neutral”, although that is not entirely true. In a best-case scenario, a blue hydrogen facility manages to capture 90% of the carbon dioxide;
3. Green hydrogen: everything you have ever dreamed off; a clean, carbon-free, marvelous piece of bottled energy. Green hydrogen is produced when the electric current generated by a renewable source (e.g., solar photovoltaic panel or wind turbine) runs through water breaking the bonds between hydrogen and oxygen (electrolysis).
So, why don’t we use only green hydrogen for energy production? For one, there is price. Fossil fuels are still abundant and marketed comparatively at very low prices. Green hydrogen requires great amounts of scarce renewable electricity together with electrolyzers which are only now reaching commercial-scale sizes. And, to be honest, how do you grow supply when demand is not growing? Or vice-versa [1, 2].
But as governments around the world start investing, this might start to change. Green hydrogen is expected to beat blue hydrogen’s cost by 2030 and natural gas’ by 2050.
It should be quick enough. And while you wait, feel free to check all our channels at https://linktr.ee/tfc.vehicle (link in the bio).
We look forward to hearing from you!](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/278051815_413087840530391_4534979455928370909_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=90rcIrISM8UAX-gKJbt&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfA-GYWPi4cmKxoWNDcGHCGTJPezYTQXKQ48I2K2nTdZ_Q&oe=6422B8F9)
![F stands for Fuel!
And WE… (someone in the audience screams “HYDROGEN!”) *Crickets sound*
Ok, well, who are we fooling. It is pretty clear by now that our car will run on hydrogen. BUT, did you know there are three different kinds? Actually, there are more; but for the sake of simplicity, let’s stick with these. Based on its production process, hydrogen may be labeled as:
1. Grey hydrogen: it is the most common form and is generated from natural gas, or methane, in a process called “steam reforming”. Essentially, a hydrocarbon reacts with water resulting in hydrogen and carbon dioxide. The hydrogen is grey when the carbon dioxide (CO2) byproduct is released into the atmosphere;
2. Blue hydrogen: the same exact process as before however – and this is a big “IF” – the CO2 is captured and stored. Sometimes, blue hydrogen is referred to as “carbon neutral”, although that is not entirely true. In a best-case scenario, a blue hydrogen facility manages to capture 90% of the carbon dioxide;
3. Green hydrogen: everything you have ever dreamed off; a clean, carbon-free, marvelous piece of bottled energy. Green hydrogen is produced when the electric current generated by a renewable source (e.g., solar photovoltaic panel or wind turbine) runs through water breaking the bonds between hydrogen and oxygen (electrolysis).
So, why don’t we use only green hydrogen for energy production? For one, there is price. Fossil fuels are still abundant and marketed comparatively at very low prices. Green hydrogen requires great amounts of scarce renewable electricity together with electrolyzers which are only now reaching commercial-scale sizes. And, to be honest, how do you grow supply when demand is not growing? Or vice-versa [1, 2].
But as governments around the world start investing, this might start to change. Green hydrogen is expected to beat blue hydrogen’s cost by 2030 and natural gas’ by 2050.
It should be quick enough. And while you wait, feel free to check all our channels at https://linktr.ee/tfc.vehicle (link in the bio).
We look forward to hearing from you!](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/277908986_1668712800148656_2339964147328141335_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=cpi7fvL8hcEAX_kTUHW&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfBiTqyJzVXqFxE-033IfaWzN-2liyyyR_BAdET-t9BuxQ&oe=642268BF)
![F stands for Fuel!
And WE… (someone in the audience screams “HYDROGEN!”) *Crickets sound*
Ok, well, who are we fooling. It is pretty clear by now that our car will run on hydrogen. BUT, did you know there are three different kinds? Actually, there are more; but for the sake of simplicity, let’s stick with these. Based on its production process, hydrogen may be labeled as:
1. Grey hydrogen: it is the most common form and is generated from natural gas, or methane, in a process called “steam reforming”. Essentially, a hydrocarbon reacts with water resulting in hydrogen and carbon dioxide. The hydrogen is grey when the carbon dioxide (CO2) byproduct is released into the atmosphere;
2. Blue hydrogen: the same exact process as before however – and this is a big “IF” – the CO2 is captured and stored. Sometimes, blue hydrogen is referred to as “carbon neutral”, although that is not entirely true. In a best-case scenario, a blue hydrogen facility manages to capture 90% of the carbon dioxide;
3. Green hydrogen: everything you have ever dreamed off; a clean, carbon-free, marvelous piece of bottled energy. Green hydrogen is produced when the electric current generated by a renewable source (e.g., solar photovoltaic panel or wind turbine) runs through water breaking the bonds between hydrogen and oxygen (electrolysis).
So, why don’t we use only green hydrogen for energy production? For one, there is price. Fossil fuels are still abundant and marketed comparatively at very low prices. Green hydrogen requires great amounts of scarce renewable electricity together with electrolyzers which are only now reaching commercial-scale sizes. And, to be honest, how do you grow supply when demand is not growing? Or vice-versa [1, 2].
But as governments around the world start investing, this might start to change. Green hydrogen is expected to beat blue hydrogen’s cost by 2030 and natural gas’ by 2050.
It should be quick enough. And while you wait, feel free to check all our channels at https://linktr.ee/tfc.vehicle (link in the bio).
We look forward to hearing from you!](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/277938642_542166173932703_6715883394979619285_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=ajRk5DiA6HYAX9N_e-2&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfAdJ5BNqyzjEAQdLkUCuf3_Skpd14XK11Btsvy4x2i8Hw&oe=6421A3DC)
![F stands for Fuel!
And WE… (someone in the audience screams “HYDROGEN!”) *Crickets sound*
Ok, well, who are we fooling. It is pretty clear by now that our car will run on hydrogen. BUT, did you know there are three different kinds? Actually, there are more; but for the sake of simplicity, let’s stick with these. Based on its production process, hydrogen may be labeled as:
1. Grey hydrogen: it is the most common form and is generated from natural gas, or methane, in a process called “steam reforming”. Essentially, a hydrocarbon reacts with water resulting in hydrogen and carbon dioxide. The hydrogen is grey when the carbon dioxide (CO2) byproduct is released into the atmosphere;
2. Blue hydrogen: the same exact process as before however – and this is a big “IF” – the CO2 is captured and stored. Sometimes, blue hydrogen is referred to as “carbon neutral”, although that is not entirely true. In a best-case scenario, a blue hydrogen facility manages to capture 90% of the carbon dioxide;
3. Green hydrogen: everything you have ever dreamed off; a clean, carbon-free, marvelous piece of bottled energy. Green hydrogen is produced when the electric current generated by a renewable source (e.g., solar photovoltaic panel or wind turbine) runs through water breaking the bonds between hydrogen and oxygen (electrolysis).
So, why don’t we use only green hydrogen for energy production? For one, there is price. Fossil fuels are still abundant and marketed comparatively at very low prices. Green hydrogen requires great amounts of scarce renewable electricity together with electrolyzers which are only now reaching commercial-scale sizes. And, to be honest, how do you grow supply when demand is not growing? Or vice-versa [1, 2].
But as governments around the world start investing, this might start to change. Green hydrogen is expected to beat blue hydrogen’s cost by 2030 and natural gas’ by 2050.
It should be quick enough. And while you wait, feel free to check all our channels at https://linktr.ee/tfc.vehicle (link in the bio).
We look forward to hearing from you!](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/277982298_547501573347705_3730291461623659916_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=9bf70qeHxGwAX_teMDU&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfAOHTjMVDfzxNDjKS4KhFha1J9I6O9qaUcP3HpIzK4v2g&oe=64210E2B)
![F stands for Fuel!
And WE… (someone in the audience screams “HYDROGEN!”) *Crickets sound*
Ok, well, who are we fooling. It is pretty clear by now that our car will run on hydrogen. BUT, did you know there are three different kinds? Actually, there are more; but for the sake of simplicity, let’s stick with these. Based on its production process, hydrogen may be labeled as:
1. Grey hydrogen: it is the most common form and is generated from natural gas, or methane, in a process called “steam reforming”. Essentially, a hydrocarbon reacts with water resulting in hydrogen and carbon dioxide. The hydrogen is grey when the carbon dioxide (CO2) byproduct is released into the atmosphere;
2. Blue hydrogen: the same exact process as before however – and this is a big “IF” – the CO2 is captured and stored. Sometimes, blue hydrogen is referred to as “carbon neutral”, although that is not entirely true. In a best-case scenario, a blue hydrogen facility manages to capture 90% of the carbon dioxide;
3. Green hydrogen: everything you have ever dreamed off; a clean, carbon-free, marvelous piece of bottled energy. Green hydrogen is produced when the electric current generated by a renewable source (e.g., solar photovoltaic panel or wind turbine) runs through water breaking the bonds between hydrogen and oxygen (electrolysis).
So, why don’t we use only green hydrogen for energy production? For one, there is price. Fossil fuels are still abundant and marketed comparatively at very low prices. Green hydrogen requires great amounts of scarce renewable electricity together with electrolyzers which are only now reaching commercial-scale sizes. And, to be honest, how do you grow supply when demand is not growing? Or vice-versa [1, 2].
But as governments around the world start investing, this might start to change. Green hydrogen is expected to beat blue hydrogen’s cost by 2030 and natural gas’ by 2050.
It should be quick enough. And while you wait, feel free to check all our channels at https://linktr.ee/tfc.vehicle (link in the bio).
We look forward to hearing from you!](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/277841605_5255296967848283_4123800407963857834_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=LD-nDed1iDYAX82J2jk&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfDHN9_FnqXXP4cD-HA62u_AVPRn0NV4rUGHexgvW3rWqA&oe=64223B22)
F stands for Fuel!
And WE… (someone in the audience screams “HYDROGEN!”) *Crickets sound*
Ok, well, who are we fooling. It is pretty clear by now that our car will run on hydrogen. BUT, did you know there are three different kinds? Actually, there are more; but for the sake of simplicity, let’s stick with these. Based on its production process, hydrogen may be labeled as:
1. Grey hydrogen: it is the most common form and is generated from natural gas, or methane, in a process called “steam reforming”. Essentially, a hydrocarbon reacts with water resulting in hydrogen and carbon dioxide. The hydrogen is grey when the carbon dioxide (CO2) byproduct is released into the atmosphere;
2. Blue hydrogen: the same exact process as before however – and this is a big “IF” – the CO2 is captured and stored. Sometimes, blue hydrogen is referred to as “carbon neutral”, although that is not entirely true. In a best-case scenario, a blue hydrogen facility manages to capture 90% of the carbon dioxide;
3. Green hydrogen: everything you have ever dreamed off; a clean, carbon-free, marvelous piece of bottled energy. Green hydrogen is produced when the electric current generated by a renewable source (e.g., solar photovoltaic panel or wind turbine) runs through water breaking the bonds between hydrogen and oxygen (electrolysis).
So, why don’t we use only green hydrogen for energy production? For one, there is price. Fossil fuels are still abundant and marketed comparatively at very low prices. Green hydrogen requires great amounts of scarce renewable electricity together with electrolyzers which are only now reaching commercial-scale sizes. And, to be honest, how do you grow supply when demand is not growing? Or vice-versa [1, 2].
But as governments around the world start investing, this might start to change. Green hydrogen is expected to beat blue hydrogen’s cost by 2030 and natural gas’ by 2050.
It should be quick enough. And while you wait, feel free to check all our channels at https://linktr.ee/tfc.vehicle (link in the bio).
We look forward to hearing from you!
12 months ago