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FCDIC Report 40th Issue (No.40)“FCDIC Report No.40” is issued on July 30, 2024. Please refer to the following contents. The main
topics of this issue are 5 items;
Topic 1: Japan and EU to agree on CN (Carbon Neutral)
Topic 2: Honda to launch the production of new FCV, CR-V e in Ohio, U.S. and to sell in Japan
Topic 3: FC-ship to be certified for the first time in Japan
Topic 4: New perovskite oxide to be well operated at intermediate temperature
Topic 5: “Gold Hydrogen”, to be produced through microbial activities
It is appreciated if you give us any comment on this new report.
1. Publication of “The Journal of Fuel Cell Technology”, Vol.24 No.1
Summer Issue, Vol.24(No.1) is published on July 30, 2024. It has been upped to the website of FCDIC
with 79 pages.
The special issue is “Various Applications of Fuel cells”, including application to maritime, to heavy duty
vehicles, to RTG (the rubber tired-gantry crane), to a portable H2 FC-generator for its use at construction sites,
and in the space.
2. Topics related to fuel cell, hydrogen energy and renewable energy: from May 21 to July 27, 2024

<Government/Kantei, Tokyo Metropolis, Osaka Pref., METI, NEDO, JETRO, JOGMEC, JBIC>[Topic 1/ Japan and EU]
1) “Japan-EU exchange of views on corporate collaboration on hydrogen”, June 3, 2024
URL: https://japan.kantei.go.jp/101_kishida/actions/202406/03ikenkoukan.html
In English[General Items]
1) “Deployment of FC-Truck and support of its fuel charge, newly heavy-duty trucks to be included”,
May 28, 2024
URL: https://www.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/tosei/hodohappyo/press/2024/05/28/11.html
In Japanese
2) “FC-ship in Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai – Overview, specification of the FC-ship and related web-site
available”, June 1 Down-loaded, 2024
URL: https://www.pref.osaka.lg.jp/documents/34234/osaka_cnp_kyo1_09.pdf
In Japanese
3) “JOGMEC and H2Global, German entity signed modified memorandum of understandinf toenhance the cooperation for realizing clean hydrogen society”, June 4, 2024
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URL: https://www.jogmec.go.jp/english/news/release/news_10_00066.html
In English
4) “Establishment of IPEF Window under the Japan Hydrogen Fund”, June 8 Down-loaded, 2024
URL: https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2024/06/20240606001/20240606001-d.pdf
In English
5)“Joint press statement by Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ken Saito and the European
Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson , Japan-EU Energy Ministerial Meeting and Hydrogen
High-Level business Forum”, June 3, 2024
URL: https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2024/06/20240604004/20240604004-1.pdf
In English
6) “World’s new FC-giga-factory for industrial application opened, Press-released PDF in English
available ”, June 13, 2024
URL: https://www.jetro.go.jp/biznews/2024/06/2e0cae0dbdab1fc9.html
In Japanese
URL of Press-release: https://www.hdf-energy.com/en/investors/press-release/?ID=ACTUS-086051&CLIENT=ACTUS-0-478
7) “Logis-tech Tokyo 2024, in Transportation, Packaging/ Spt. 10-13 in Tokyo Big Site/East Hall”,
June 15 Down-loaded, 2024
URL: https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/database/j-messe/country/asia/jp/005/transportation/
In English
8) “JOGMEC and ASEAN Center of Energy published a joint research report on CO2 cross-bordertransportation CCS in ASEN-Taking a step forward the social implementaion of CCS in the AsiaPacific region-”, June 10, 2024
URL: https://www.jogmec.go.jp/english/news/release/news_10_00067.html
In English
9) “Green hydrogen energy: Three locations uniting under a Pacific Alliance, including Namie-town
Fukushima Pref.s”, June 28, 2024
URL: https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2024/06/green_hydrogen_energy.html
In English
10) “Loan for ammonia production and sales business in UAE: Contributing toward developinghydrogen supply chain and securing stable supply of ammonia towards decarbonized society
JBIC: Japan bank for international cooperation”, June 25, 2024
URL: https://www.jbic.go.jp/en/information/press/press-2024/press_00035.html
In English
11) “Research and development on new energy technology for discovering technology seeds andcommercializing developed technologies, project overview and its details shown”, July 13 Downloaded, 2024
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URL: https://www.nedo.go.jp/english/activities/activities_CA_00251.html
In English
12) “Connecting green hydrogen Japan 2024, Oct. 16-17, Bellesalle Shibuya Garden, Tokyo ”, July 25
Last update, 2024
URL: https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/database/j-messe/tradefair/detail/136564
In English<Business Papers and Sites>[Topic 1/ Japan and EU]
1) “Japan and EU agree to work on creating hydrogen demand and supply”, June 4, 2024
URL: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2024/06/04/energy/japan-eu-hydrogen-cooperation/
In Japanese
2) “Japan, EU to agree to set rules of procurement in decarbonization sector; Promoting fair economic
competition”, June 3, 2024
URL: https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20240603-189842/
In English[Topic 2/ Recent activity of Honda]
1) “Honda to start CR-V e: FCEV production in the US and to start selling the one in the US andJapan within this year”, June 6, 2024
URL: https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/54737dd64503986eec5e4484ebead694a6937bf8

In Japanese
2) “Honda advances hydrogen strategy with production launch of FCEV in Ohio”, June 7, 2024
URL: https://www.jcnnewswire.com/pressrelease/91225/3/Honda-Advances-Hydrogen-Strategy-withProduction-Launch-of-Fuel-Cell-Electric-Vehicle-in-Ohio
In English
3) “Honda to produce FCV in the EV-hub Ohio, US”, June 10, 2024
URL: https://xtech.nikkei.com/atcl/nxt/news/24/00942/
In Japanese
4) “Honda to sell SUV-type CR-V e:FCEV in lease to local governments, companies and generalusers”, July 18, 2024
URL: https://www.webcg.net/articles/-/50596
In Japanese[Topic 3/ FC ship certification]
1) “Certified FC-experimental ship, firstly in Japan from MLIT(Ministry of Transport) ”, July 24,2024
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URL: https://www.jiji.com/jc/article?k=2024072400884&g=soc
In Japanese
2) “Press Release; The Univ. Marine Science and Tech.”, July 24, 2024
URL: https://www.kaiyodai.ac.jp/upload-file/f80b2b53e3b498e05c455b2ce7c4438c61da17cf.pdf
In Japanese
3) “Japan certifies hydrogen-fueled ship for the first time”, July 25, 2024
URL: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/07/25/japan/japan-hydrogen-fueled-ship/
In English[Topic 5/ Gold hydrogen]1) “What is gold hydrogen and how could impact clean energy? Gold hydrogen is a type of hydrogenfuel that is produced through microbial activities in depleted oil wells”, June 29 Down-loaded, 2024
URL: https://bnngpt.com/search/lF7VnRN
In English[General Items]
1) “Toyota, Subaru and Matsuda commit to developing new engines”, May 28, 2024
URL: https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15283460
In English
2) “Toyota extends range of its liquid-hydrogen engine car by 50%”, May 28, 2024
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240528_19/
In English
Toyota Motor has made big improvements to its liquid hydrogen-powered car as part of its long-term quest
to go carbon-neutral.
The automaker says this year's model has a 50-percent longer cruising range due to improvements to its tank.
The Toyota vehicle competed in a 24-hour race at Fuji Speedway in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan.
Hydrogen-engine cars are considered eco-friendly as they emit virtually no carbon dioxide while on the road.
Toyota officials say they increased the capacity of the tank by changing its cylindrical shape to a custom-built
oval shape.
The new tank can store 15 kilograms of liquid hydrogen. This extends the distance the vehicles can go on afull tank to nearly 140 kilometers, up 50 percent.
Toyota also installed a device in the vehicle's engine compartment to capture carbon dioxide from theatmosphere.
Toyoda Akio, Chairman of Toyota Motor, said, "Toyota will absolutely create an engine that drivers don't
have to feel inferior about, even in a carbon neutral world. It's not impossible, so we will continue to take on
the challenge."
Toyota aims to put hydrogen-engine cars on the market by further improving their performance.

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3) “Hydrogen engine generator set ready for start/ MHI evaluates to be combustion stability of
500kW-class 6 cylinder engine and sale operation”, May 29, 2024
URL: https:// www.jcnnewswire.com/english/pressrelease/91034/2/Hydrogen-Engine-Generator-Set-Readyfor-In-house-Evaluation
In English
4) “Idemitsu Kosan, ENEOS, Toyota, and MHI commence study toward introduction and spread ofcarbon-neutral fuels for automobiles”, May 27, 2024
URL: https:/ www.idemitsu.com/jp/news/2024/240527_en.pdf
In English
5) “¥150 billion fund eyed to support hydrogen projects; Japan Government to announce plan at IPEF
Meeting6/6 - Indo-Paxific Economic Framework for Prosperity”, June 8 down-loaded, 2024
URL: https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20240606-190431/
In English
6) “Australia; The giant coal & LNG exporter turning into a clean energy superpower - R. Zissler,
New Energy Institute/ Japanese description available by crick "in Japanese"”, June 5, 2024
URL: https://www.renewable-ei.org/en/activities/column/REupdate/20240605.php
In English
7) “Likely to be applied to bicycle and drone, resin separator mold to be done only in 2 seconds/ Toyota
Auto Body heated by oil circulation”, June 10, 2024
URL: https://monoist.itmedia.co.jp/mn/articles/2406/10/news093.html
In Japanese
8) “MCH-FC technology development in ENEOS Carbon-neutral introduced (Direct MCH®) ”,
June 15 down-loaded, 2024
URL: https://www.eneos.co.jp/english/rd/research/carbon-neutral/mch_fc.html
In English
9) “Toyota takes on the world, with pizzas and croissants - the world's first hydrogen-powered stoneoven”, June 10, 2024
URL: https://toyotatimes.jp/en/series/beyondmobility/017.html
In English
10) “JERA survey of hydrogen and ammonia demand, and demonstration research to achieve stable
operation of ammonia cracking equipment, in Thailand selected as a NEDO international project”,
June 11, 2024
URL: https://www.jera.co.jp/en/news/information/20240611_1945
In English
11) “Adoption of the survey for establish an ammonia supply base in Soma ares, Fukushima Pref., for
the FY2024 "Subsidy for measures to promote introduction of non-fossile energy (Hydrogen supply

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infrastructure improvement project)"; JAPEC, Mitsubishi Gas Chem., IHI, Mitsui & Co., Mitsui
OSF Lines”, June 12, 2024
URL: https://www.mol.co.jp/en/pr/2024/24074.html
In English
12) “Joint study for the establishment of a large-scale ammonia supply chain based in the TomakomaiArea of Hokkaido selected for government study/ Totally 6 organizations involved ”, June 11, 2024
URL: https://www.ihi.co.jp/en/all_news/2024/resources_energy_environment/1200856_13691.html
In English
13) “Application of DMFC by GDP(Global Business Partner) – Example: Standby power supply ofBase station/Data center, examination of wind-condition and Monitoring of oil-pipeline etc ”, June 22
down-loaded, 2024
URL: https://www.gbp-global.com/ja/renewables/dmfc/
In Japanese
14) “Joint study on the social implementation of hydrogen and decarbonized fuels - Mitsubishi Corp.
and ENEOS”, June 22 down-loaded, 2024
URL: https://www.mitsubishicorp.com/jp/en/pr/archive/2024/html/0000054000.html
In English
15) “Mitsubishi Shipbuilding receives orders for Japan's first methanol-fueled RORO cargo ships RORO=Roll-on/roll-off equipped with a vehicle ramp”, June 19, 2024
URL: https://www.jcnnewswire.com/pressrelease/91394/3/Mitsubishi-Shipbuilding-Receives-Orders-forJapans-First-Methanol-Fueled-RORO-Cargo-Ships
In English
16) “Toagosei: Participation in feasibility study on low-carbon hydrogen model town in Chita City,
Aichi Pref.”, June 28, 2023
URL: https://www.toagosei.co.jp/english/news/assets/pdf/78a1a494bd2dad7666a4f7bf47296e39.pdf
In English
17) “SEINO TRANSPORTATION - Message to their Shareholders including implementation on
logistic to carbon neutral - June, 2024”, June 29 down-loaded, 2024
URL: https://www.seino.co.jp/seino/shd/ir_eng/shareholders/
In English
18) “Decision to install small-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production test rig for further
development of CO2 to SAF synthesis technologies -The next stage of world-class synthesis
technology development”, June 24, 2024
URL: https://www.ihi.co.jp/en/all_news/2024/technology/1200869_13699.html
In English

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19) “Panasonic to sell H2-FC with max. power generation output with 9.9 kW, specification and URL
press release available”, July 4, 2024
URL: https://engineer.fabcross.jp/archeive/240704_panasonic.html
In Japanese
For URL of another English-site
URL(English): https://aei.dempa.net/archives/29133
20) “Grilling pizza, steaming rice, and even soaking feet? A cavalcade of hydrogen technology uses
Video available”, July 3, 2024
URL: https://toyotatimes.jp/en/newscast/080.html
In English
21) “ClassNK issues approval in principle (AiP) for hydrogen-fueled engine compatible oil tanker Part D of "Guidelines for ship using alternative fuels" setting safety requirements for hydrogenfueled ship was applied for first time”, July 6 down-loaded, 2024
URL: https://www.classnk.or.jp/hp/en/hp_news.aspx?id=11624&type=press_release&layout=1
In English
22) “ITOCHU announces investment in and partnership with hydrogen-electric engine manufacturer
ZeroAvia, US, Cal.”, July 9, 2024
URL: https://www.inpex.co.jp/english/news/assets/pdf/20230712.pdf
In English
23) “In its second season, the liquid hydrogen Corolla continues to evolve on its second Fuji 24 hours
race”, July 9, 2024
URL: https://toyotatimes.jp/en/report/hpe_challenge_2024/003.html
In English
24) “YANMAR Holdings to merchandise FC-system ‘HP35FA1Z’ (35kW) – photo and specification
available”, July 20 down-loaded, 2024
URL: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000256.000034384.html
In Japanese
25) “Position Paper to be published on the hydrogen carrier technologies jointly, Global 10 company,
including ENEOS and Mitsubishi Corporation”, July 18, 2024
URL: https://www.chiyodacorp.com/media/20240718_PositionPaper_J.pdf
In Japanese
26) “AEON and CJPT working to resolve logistics industry issues and achieve CN at AEON Fukuoka
XD/ Concrete initiatives based on the new logistics center "AEON Fukuoka XD" and Overview of
its XD available”, July 22, 2024
URL: https://www.jcnnewswire.com/pressrelease/91862/3/AEON-and-CJPT-working-to-resolve-logisticsindustry-issues-and-achieve-carbon-neutrality-at-AEON-Fuk
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日27) “Toyota shows off fuel cell bike in Paris; Freezer on front wheel holds ice cream for spectators
for Paris Olympic/Paralympic/ Photo available”, July 26, 2024
URL: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/22/national/toyota-moon-rover/
In English
28) “AGC's water electrolysis ion-exchange membrane FORBLUETM S-Series adopted for JAXA's
test model of oxygen generation system for human space activity, PDF available”, July 25, 2024
URL: https://www.agc.com/en/news/detail/1207004_2814.html
In English[Market]1) “Solid oxide fuel cell market size, Share and growth analysis for 2024-2033 ”, May 29, 2024
URL: https:// menafn.com/1108272033/Solid-Oxide-Fuel-Cell-Market-Size-Share-And-Growth-AnalysisFor-2024-2033
In English
2)“Hydrogen-powered machines & systems market in Japan: overview, topics, future outlook
available”, June 11, 2024
URL: https://www.yanoresearch.com/en/press-release/show/press_id/3511
In English
3) “Fuel cell market price to strike USD 32 billion by 2030 APAC CAGR of 19.7%”, June 28, 2024
URL: https://menafn.com/1108384483/Fuel-Cell-Market-Price-To-Strike-USD-32-Billion-By-2030-APACCAGR-Of-197
In Japanese
4) “FC market trend, share, promotion factor and prospect/2023-2030: free sample, total contents
available”, July 5, 2024
URL: https://newscast.jp/news/1404130
In Japanese
5) “World market of FC-system/ 2024 – 2030, contents available”, July 9, 2024
URL: https://newscast.jp/news/1735119
In Japanese
6) “Report on residential FC world market, 2024-2030, YHResearch”, July 15, 2024
URL: https://japan.zdnet.com/release/30867541/
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1)“TITECH Prof. Yashima has found new oxide, BaSc0.8MoO22.8 between 50-500℃, titled ‘High
proton conductivity by full hydration in highly proton deficient perovskite’”, May 30, 2024
URL: https://www.technologyreview.jp/n/2024/05/30/337622/
In Japanese2)“Breakthrough in anode electrode materials for proton conducting SOFCs operating at medium
temperature, BaCe0.4Pr0.4Y0.2O3-δ”, June 20, 2024
URL: https://www.tus.ac.jp/en/mediarelations/archive/20240620_6282.html
In English
URL:https://www.tus.ac.jp/today/archive/20240420_9498.html
In Japanese (Journal DOI, available, mixed conduction of hole and proton)
3)“Hexagonal perovskite oxide: Electrolytes for next-generation protonic ceramic fuel cell；Thematerial's high proton conductivity and chemical stability at temp. 200-500℃ can pave the way formore durable fuel cell with detailed information including DOI number”, June 29 Down-loaded, 2024
URL: https://www.titech.ac.jp/english/news/2024/069576
In English
URL:https://news.mynavi.jp/techplus/article/20240709-2982443/
In Japanese (Oxide of Ba5Er2Al2SnO13 with high proton conductivity)[General Items]
1) “Effects of molecular structure on the reaction of graphene oxide: DOI available Toyota Central
R&D Labs”, June 5, 2024
URL: https://www.tytlabs.co.jp/en/cms/news/topic-20240531-3057.html
In English
2) “Elucidation of the unique characteristics of yielding in glass arising from its random structure/
Toyota central R&D LABS, DOI available”, June 12, 2024
URL: https://www.tytlabs.co.jp/en/cms/news/topic-20240603-3060.html
In English
3) “Factors determining thermal efficiency of a spark-ignition engine fueled with ammonia/hydrogenmixture, Prof. M. Araki, Gunma Univ./ DOI, PDF in Japanese available”, June 29 down-loaded,
2024
URL: https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jie/103/6/103_44/_article
In English
4) “CaTO3-based new stable oxide with proton and oxide ion O2- conducted, Chubu Univ. Prof.
Hashimoto and Namioka”, June 13, 2024
URL: https://www.chubu.ac.jp/news/35855/
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5) “Controlled fiber-structure of Marimo (moss-ball) carbon to make improved power generation/
Prof. Eguchi, Ibaraki Univ. available detailed information by Press Release PDF”, July 5, 2024
URL: https://www.ibaraki.ac.jp/news/2024/07/05012391.html
In Japanese
6) “Non-contact measurement of H2O concentration in a fuel cell channel by tunable diode laser
absorption spectroscopy, Journal, PDF available/ Prof. Horai (Titech) ”, July 6 down-loaded, 2024
URL: https://
repository.lib.kit.ac.jp/repo/repository/10212/1607/?lang=1&mode=0&opkey=R171972239263973&idx=1
In English*The URLs are not always permanent. The article and its URL are examined this month.

4. Future Events
The 3rd H2 & FC EXPO 2023, Autumn (Title changed from FC EXPO to H2 & FC EXPO by addition H2)
The 3rd H2 & FC EXPO Autumn is scheduled to be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture from 13st to 15th
September.
URL: https://www.wsew.jp/hub/en-gb/about/fc.html
7th Asian SOFC symposium
Held on Oct. 22 – 25, 2024, in Hokkaido University, Sapporo
URL: https://sites.google.com/view/7asian-sofc/home
The 20th H2 & FC EXPO 2024, Spring
The 20th H2 & FC EXPO Autumn is scheduled to be held at Tokyo Big-site from 28th Feb. to 1st March.
URL: https://www.wsew.jp/hub/en-gb/about/fc.html

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