June 2026

SASA and Alperia: the Hydrogen Adige Valley supporting zero-emission transport

SASA, coordinator of the LifeAlps project, has partnered with Alperia to establish the Hydrogen Adige Valley in Bolzano, a facility for the production and distribution of green hydrogen for local public transport: a strategic infrastructure that strengthens South Tyrol’s hydrogen ecosystem and contributes to the objectives of the European project, promoting increasingly sustainable and zero-emission public transport.

IIT Hydrogen contributed to the design with an innovative approach, designed to grow in tandem with the uptake of hydrogen-powered vehicles. Thanks to a modular and scalable configuration, production capacity can be expanded over time without interrupting operations, ensuring flexibility, efficiency and reliability. This new infrastructure represents a further step towards an integrated energy and mobility system, in which collaboration, innovation and a shared vision enable South Tyrol to consolidate its leading role in the transition to zero-emission mobility.

June 2026

Hyundai and Green Energy Center Europe visit IIT Hydrogen: a discussion on the future of hydrogen mobility in the Alps

IIT Hydrogen welcomed a delegation comprising international journalists and representatives from Hyundai Austria and Switzerland, FEN Systems and Green Energy Center Europe as part of the initiatives marking the tenth anniversary of Green Energy Center Europe and the launch of the new Hyundai NEXO, a latest-generation fuel cell vehicle. The meeting, organised by Green Energy Center Europe – Codex Group in collaboration with IIT Hydrogen, provided an important opportunity to discuss the development of hydrogen mobility along the Brenner Corridor and in the Alpine regions. During the visit, IIT Hydrogen’s hydrogen production, storage and refuelling facilities were showcased, along with their role in developing a cross-border network for sustainable mobility. Topics discussed included the current state of refuelling stations in Italy, the prospects for European hydrogen infrastructure, and the opportunities and challenges associated with the roll-out of fuel cell technologies. The new Hyundai NEXO was presented as an example of the latest developments in hydrogen mobility. In line with the objectives of the LIFEalps project, the meeting highlighted the role of hydrogen in developing more sustainable mobility in the Alps and the importance of collaboration between industry, research and institutions to support the energy transition in the Alpine region.

June 2026

LIFEalps represented at the Hydrogen Expo in Piacenza

IIT Hydrogen represented the European LIFEalps project at the Hydrogen Expo in Piacenza, the leading national event dedicated to the renewable hydrogen sector. Participation in the event helped to raise awareness of the project’s objectives and activities, generating interest amongst industry operators, institutional stakeholders and organisations active in the energy transition.

During the event, there was strong interest in the role of hydrogen as an enabling solution for the decarbonisation of transport and the development of zero-emission mobility in Alpine regions, in line with the project’s objectives.

 Discussions with the various stakeholders present confirmed the growing importance of integrated solutions for sustainable mobility and the development of innovative energy models in Alpine areas, in line with the objectives of the European Union’s LIFE programme.

May 2026

EMPOWER: a meeting in Bolzano to strengthen European collaboration

The partners of the European EMPOWER project met at NOI Techpark in Bolzano to share progress on their activities and coordinate the next stages of work. The meeting provided an important opportunity for dialogue between research, industry and institutions, confirming the value of European projects as tools capable of creating synergies, fostering the exchange of expertise and accelerating innovation. Through close collaboration between partners from different countries, EMPOWER continues to develop solutions for the decarbonisation of heavy goods transport, demonstrating how the challenges of the energy transition can be successfully tackled thanks to a shared vision and a strong network of European cooperation.

April 2026

LIFEalps and cooperation between European hydrogen mobility projects

In recent days, a Scania hydrogen prototype lorry operated by Gruber Logistics as part of the European ZEFES project refuelled at the IIT Hydrogen refuelling station. This moment underscores just how crucial collaboration between European projects, companies and infrastructure is to accelerating the development of hydrogen mobility in Europe. Through LIFEalps, too, we continue to promote the creation of an open and cooperative ecosystem, in which people, expertise, technologies and infrastructure can work together to drive the uptake of zero-emission solutions.

March 2026

A discussion on sustainable mobility in South Tyrol held in Laives

On March 26th, we took part to a networking event organised by STA, a project partner, at Laives Town Hall. It was a valuable opportunity to take stock of developments in suistainable mobility in the region and to facilitate dialogue among stakeholders active in South Tyrol. The meeting featured contributions from various stakeholders involved in local projects, offering a broad and practical overview of ongoing initiatives. Among the topics addresses were solutions for charging electric vehicles in apartment blocks, the prospects for autonomous driving, and updates regarding the local public app. There was also in-depth discussion on air quality and the role of sustainable mobility from a trade union perspective, highlighting how the transiction involves technical, social and organisational dimensions. Moments like this confirm  just how important it is to meet, listen and share experience: learning about ongoing projects allows us to better understand what is happening in the region and, above all, to identify potential synergies and opportunities for collaboration.

February 2026

 LIFEalps at the 2026 Winter Olympics venues: sustainable mobility takes centre stage between Cortina and Anterselva

During the events linked to the 2026 Winter Olympics, LIFEalps was present between Cortina d'Ampezzo and Anterselva to promote the project's Layman's Report, distributing flyers in the busiest places: railway and bus stations, tourist associations, universities and strategic points along the Puster Valley, from San Candido to Bressanone. The Olympic event proved to be an extraordinary stage for sharing the results achieved and the vision behind the project with citizens, visitors and local operators: accelerating the development of zero-emission mobility in the Alps.  A concrete sign in this direction came during the event itself: five shuttle buses operating between the Rasun-Valdaora railway station and Anterselva were powered by hydrogen. The vehicles refuel at the new refuelling station in Brunico, built by Alperia and managed by IIT Hydrogen, a strategic infrastructure for the development of the hydrogen supply chain in the area.

The brochure distributed clearly and accessibly describes the developments of the LIFEalps project and the results achieved to date. Being present in an international context such as the Olympics was not only an important opportunity for visibility, but also confirmation that the transition to sustainable Alpine mobility is already underway – and that our commitment continues with determination to make it a structural and widespread reality.

January 2026

Green refuelling station inaugurated in Brunico

A refuelling station for hydrogen and electric vehicles has been inaugurated in Brunico. The infrastructure is designed to refuel hydrogen vehicles at 350 and 700 bar, with a capacity of up to 800 kg of hydrogen per day, and is complemented by ultra-fast electric charging stations of up to 400 kW. The station is part of the sustainable mobility plan of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano and contributes to the development of low-emission mobility in the Alps, playing a strategic role along the Brenner axis and in the context of the Brenner Green Corridor, in synergy with the actions of LIFEalps. The Brunico refuelling station, built thanks to PNRR funds and investments by Alperia, is part of the complementary actions of the LIFEalps project, consistent with the decarbonisation objectives of South Tyrol, as a model region in the Alps.

January 2026

LIFEalps brings hydrogen to the classroom: training and case studies at the University of Bolzano

As part of the LIFEalps project's outreach activities, IIT Hydrogen participated in a series of seminars at the Faculty of Engineering of uniBZ, as part of the Master's Degree in Energy Engineering, bringing hydrogen technologies and field experience to the classroom. Three meetings, held between December 2025 and January 2026, explored hydrogen as a sustainable energy carrier, addressing technological aspects, industrial applications, project management, regulatory framework and safety. Particular attention was paid to application cases and development scenarios related to zero-emission infrastructure and vehicles developed and promoted as part of the LIFEalps project. The initiative confirmed the value of cooperation between universities and businesses as a tool for disseminating knowledge, bringing theory and practice closer together and training skills in line with the needs of the energy transition.