H2 Liftoff | Accelerating the H2 economy

Episode 8 - Dmitry Serov, Founder and CEO, Hyroad Energy

In this episode of the H2 Liftoff podcast, host Tim La Valle interviews Dmitry Serov, Founder and CEO of Hyroad Energy. Dmitry shares his vision for accelerating the growth of the hydrogen fuel truck ecosystem. He discusses several timely topics including hydrogen fuel cell versus battery electric trucks, Hyroad’s strategic acquisition of Nikola assets, their truck-as-a-service model, and the importance of partnerships. Dmitry also discusses Hyroad’s hydrogen infrastructure strategy, achieving diesel cost parity, and the hydrogen challenges and opportunities ahead. I hope you enjoy the podcast.
Tim La Valle
Host, H2 Liftoff Podcast
If you have thoughts or questions about this podcast or would like to suggest someone as a guest for the show, please contact me at tim.lavalle@hydrogeneconomy.org.

Episode 7 - Oghosa Erhahon

In this episode of the H2 Liftoff podcast, host Tim La Valle interviews Oghosa Erhahon, Policy Officer at the Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Council and Co-founder of the Lagos Climate Network. Oghosa shares her thoughts on the importance of LDES and the potential for hydrogen in LDES applications. Oghosa also highlights the potential benefits of LDES and hydrogen for island nations, Namibia, and COP 30 climate commitments.
I hope you enjoy our conversation.
Tim La Valle
Co-Host, H2 Liftoff Podcast
If you have thoughts about this podcast or would like to suggest someone as a guest for the show, please contact Tim La Valle at tim.lavalle@hydrogeneconomy.org.
 

Episode 6 - Roxana Bekemohammadi

In this episode of the H2 Liftoff podcast, co-host Tim La Valle interviews Roxana Bekemohammadi, founder and executive director of the U.S. Hydrogen Alliance (USHA). Roxana, a renowned leader in the hydrogen and fuel cell industry, is recognized for her expertise in policy advocacy, public service, and technology commercialization. Join Tim to hear Roxana’s thoughts on how to introduce hydrogen policy across America, the ramifications of the 45V legislation, the future of the H2 hubs, how to commercialize hydrogen, and the need to collaborate to make the hydrogen future a reality.
I hope you enjoy our conversation.
Tim La Valle
Co-Host, H2 Liftoff Podcast
If you have thoughts about this podcast or would like to suggest someone as a guest for the show, please contact Tim La Valle at tim.lavalle@hydrogeneconomy.org.

Episode 5 - Rod Walton

“H2 Infinity and Beyond!” Rod Walton, Managing Editor of EnergyTech, enlightens us with his thoughts on hydrogen and the energy transition in this episode of the H2 Liftoff podcast.

Episode 4 - Hydrogen Use Cases with Chris Tully

In Episode 4, host Tim La Valle and guest Chris Tully discuss use cases for hydrogen including material handling, stationary power, long-haul and drayage trucking, drones, air taxis, vending machines, electric horses and plywood.
Chris can be reached on LinkedIn (Chris Tully) or on his website at https://www.andnotor.info/.
 

Episode 3: Financing Hydrogen Projects with John May

In this H2 Liftoff podcast episode, host Tim La Valle and John May, Managing Director at Hamilton Clark Sustainable Capital, Inc., discuss how John’s early experience in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project financing is applicable to financing today’s hydrogen projects. 

2. Tim LaValle Interviews Matthew Weaver, Sales Director, Americas - GKN Hydrogen

Matt Weaver joins podcast host Tim LaValle. Matt is GKN Hydrogen’s sales director for the Americas. Matt takes us through his hydrogen career journey and gives us his thoughts on the benefits and impediments to the H2 liftoff. Matt also shares his thoughts on DOE's expanding network of hydrogen hubs.  ARCH2  GKN    
 
 

1. H2 LIFTOFF Pilot Episode | Co-Hosts Rolf Taylor and Tim LaValle Preview the series

Co-hosts Rolf Taylor and Tim LaValle discuss their enthusiasm for sustainable energy, the need to displace fossil fuels ASAP, what's in store for the series, and why H2 is the solution that has earned the status of "Hydrogen Economy."