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Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell saloon car next to a hydrogen fuel station. (Image: Toyota)

Hydrogen cars now beat EVs with lowest life-cycle emissions of all, says ICCT

Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles powered by green hydrogen now produce the lowest life-cycle emissions of any car type, beating EVs, says the ICCT’s 2025 report.

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Extreme H's Pioneer 25 hydrogen car at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025. (Image: Matt Lister/Driving Hydrogen)

Goodwood: Racing drivers react to driving Extreme H hydrogen car at FOS 2025

Extreme H ran their hydrogen-fuelled Pioneer 25 prototype at the prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025. With a top speed of 125mph and maximum power of 400kW, the racer was…

1 day ago - 3 mins read
AVL and Ford Develop Fully Operational Transit Fuel-Cell Electric Light Commercial Vehicle (Photo: AVL)

Hydrogen E‑Transit project moves into vehicle integration phase as system tests conclude

Hydrogen fuel cell systems for Ford’s E‑Transit prototype fleet have completed final testing ahead of integration.

4 days ago - 3 mins read
Alpine Alpenglow Hy6 hydrogen powered race car. (Image: DPPI / Alpine Racing)

Alpine’s hydrogen V6 Alpenglow to make UK debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Alpine celebrates 70th anniversary with hydrogen race car, EV rally debut, and a final hurrah for the A110.

5 days ago - 2 mins read
KEYOU hydrogen combustion engine trucks. (Image: KEYOU)

KEYOU and GP JOULE partner to deliver hydrogen trucks and green refuelling in Germany

KEYOU and GP JOULE launch combined hydrogen truck and green fuel offering in Germany, bundling 40-tonne H2 trucks with renewable refuelling to support zero-emission logistics.

6 days ago - 3 mins read
GR Yaris Rally2 H2 Concept

Toyota’s hydrogen rally car to make stage debut at WRC Finland

Toyota’s GR Yaris Rally2 H2 debuts at Rally Finland, bringing hydrogen combustion to the WRC stage with Juha Kankkunen at the wheel.

1 week ago - 3 mins read

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BMW CEO Oliver Zipse and Toyota President Koji Sato shake hands outside BMW’s Munich HQ, flanked by their hydrogen frontrunners — the BMW iX5 Hydrogen, Toyota Mirai, and Toyota Hilux FCEV prototype.

Major auto CEOs launch hydrogen mobility alliance, demand EU to act now

Industry leaders from BMW, Toyota, Hyundai and others launch the Global Hydrogen Mobility Alliance, urging the EU to accelerate hydrogen transport with a joined-up strategy, infrastructure rollout, and regulatory support.

2 weeks ago - 6 mins read
Driving Hydrogen Editor Matt Lister (left) with BMW's Dr Jürgen Guldner (right). (Image: BMW)

Exclusive interview: BMW’s hydrogen car boss “We believe the timing is right”

Driving Hydrogen’s Matt Lister sits down with BMW’s Dr Jürgen Guldner to discuss first production hydrogen car (coming 2028), Toyota partnership, hydrogen infrastructure, and why now is the right time for hydrogen mobility.

1 month ago - 5 mins read
H2 Mobility to close underused stations in Germany, focuses on commercial vehicles

Analysis | Europe’s €5 trillion mistake: Why a battery-only future risks gridlock – and insolvency

Europe risks €5 trillion in extra costs by backing a battery-only transport plan. Analysis shows how adding hydrogen cuts grid upgrades, mineral strain and overall bills.

2 months ago - 6 mins read
BMW Iveco hydrogen fuel cell truck for BMW logistics

Global hydrogen car market forecast to grow sevenfold by 2034

The global fuel cell vehicle market is forecast to grow from $2.55bn in 2024 to $17.73bn by 2034, driven by policy, infrastructure, and commercial demand – but high costs and patchy refuelling still pose challenges.

2 months ago - 4 mins read

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FAW Hongqi HS5 car. (Illustrative image: Hongqi)

China: Hongqi hydrogen car cuts fuel use by 15%, outperforms lighter rivals

China’s FAW has achieved a 15% hydrogen efficiency gain with its Hongqi fuel cell system, outperforming lighter rivals and signalling progress towards mass production of hydrogen passenger cars.

3 weeks ago - 3 mins read
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Tesla Model H: Is Tesla really building a hydrogen car?

Is Tesla secretly working on a hydrogen-powered “Model H”? The internet thinks so – but the real story is something else entirely.

4 weeks ago - 3 mins read
Alpine Alpenglow hydrogen engined racer at Le Mans. (Image: Alpine)

Alpine says hydrogen engines could go road-legal – if the infrastructure catches up

Alpine’s Alpenglow Hy6 hit 306km/h at Le Mans, but execs say hydrogen ICE won’t reach the road just yet – citing infrastructure and more.

4 weeks ago - 3 mins read
New 2025 Hyundai NEXO hydrogen fuel cell car - April 2025 Driving Hydrogen

Hyundai’s new hydrogen car goes on sale in South Korea with 720 km range

Hyundai launches its new hydrogen car, the second-generation NEXO, in South Korea. 720 km range, faster acceleration, and three trims.

4 weeks ago - 3 mins read

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Toyota Gazoo Racing GR LH2 hydrogen racing car. (Image: Toyota)

Goodwood 2025: Toyota to bring hydrogen line-up to Festival of Speed

Toyota will showcase its hydrogen GR LH2 Racing Concept, fuel cell Hilux, and a full rally line-up at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025.

2 weeks ago - 2 mins read
“It’s a proper race car!” Extreme H Completes Final Test. (Image: Extreme H)

Goodwood 2025: Extreme H hydrogen race car to make public debut at Festival of Speed

The hydrogen-powered Pioneer 25 will make its public debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025, with daily hill runs, a stripped-back tech showcase, and live panels ahead of the Extreme H championship launch.

2 weeks ago - 4 mins read
Pikes Peak Honda CR-V Fuel Cell. (Image: Honda)

Honda to race hydrogen-powered CR-V at Pikes Peak

Honda enters hydrogen powered CR-V e:FCEV in Pikes Peak – the first hydrogen car to ever race the hill, with Dai Yoshihara at the wheel.

1 month ago - 4 mins read
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing unveils liquid hydrogen-fueled "GR LH2 Racing Concept" at Le Mans

Toyota: Hydrogen engine GR racer concept unveiled at Le Mans

Toyota unveils the GR LH2 Racing Concept at Le Mans – a liquid hydrogen-powered race car built to test hydrogen combustion in motorsport.

1 month ago - 4 mins read

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H2 Mobility hydrogen refuelling station in Dusseldorf, Germany. (Image: H2 Mobility)

H2 Mobility signs deal with Air Liquide to supply renewable hydrogen to its EU refuelling stations

Air Liquide will supply up to 1,000 tonnes of certified renewable hydrogen per year to H2 MOBILITY refuelling stations in Germany’s Rhine-Ruhr region, powering trucks and buses from summer 2025.

2 weeks ago - 3 mins read
Hyundai launches the first hydrogen-powered roll-off and waste collection trucks. (Image: Hyundai)

Hyundai launches hydrogen-powered refuse and hook-lift trucks

Hyundai has launched hydrogen-powered refuse and hook-lift trucks based on its XCIENT Fuel Cell platform, targeting municipal fleets with fast refuelling, long range, and full-day operational capability.

2 weeks ago - 3 mins read
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Daimler Truck: Hydrogen is “Europe’s biggest opportunity” and must act now on hydrogen trucks

Can hydrogen save Europe’s climate ambitions and industrial base? Daimler Truck’s tech chief lays out why fuel cells and H₂ engines must scale fast.

3 weeks ago - 8 mins read
VDL hydrogen truck powered by a Toyota fuel cell. (Image: Toyota)

Toyota launches hydrogen trucks for parts logistics in Europe

Toyota begins using hydrogen fuel cell trucks on EU logistics routes, offering 250-mile range and zero tailpipe emissions from its Belgian parts hub.

4 weeks ago - 3 mins read

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Vauxhall Movano HYDROGEN LCV Van Pricing Specs Announced - Driving Hydrogen December 2024

France backs hydrogen vans in €9 billion national strategy reboot

France updates hydrogen strategy with €9bn plan backing vans, trucks, stations and electrolysis to boost industry and clean mobility.

3 months ago - 6 mins read
1966 GM Electrovan Prototype Cutaway - First Ever Hydrogen Car - Driving Hydrogen January 2025

The story of the first hydrogen fuel cell vehicle – GM’s Electrovan

The 1966 GM Electrovan, the first hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, used NASA tech but was never produced. Hydrogen was possible, even in the ’60s.

4 months ago - 5 mins read

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Jo Bamford CBE. (Image: Alamy)

Jo Bamford awarded CBE for services to clean hydrogen economy

Wrightbus Chairman Jo Bamford has been awarded a CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for his contributions to the UK’s clean hydrogen economy, including Project HySpeed and HYCAP.

4 weeks ago - 2 mins read
Wrightbus delivers 12 more hydrogen buses to Germany, 130 due by year-end

Wrightbus delivers 12 more hydrogen buses to Germany, 130 due by year-end

WestVerkehr becomes the latest operator to deploy Wrightbus Kite Hydroliner hydrogen buses, with support from the German government.

2 months ago - 3 mins read

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Toyota hydrogen internal combustion engine. (Image: Toyota)

Hydrogen engines could be Britain’s ace up its sleeve – if ministers don’t strangle them

Hydrogen engines could help decarbonise heavy vehicles and protect UK manufacturing jobs – but rigid zero-emissions policy might block them.

4 weeks ago - 5 mins read
Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change of the United Kingdom. (Image: Alamy)

£500m hydrogen boost to back UK transport and storage buildout

The UK government has announced £500 million for hydrogen transport and storage infrastructure, aiming to create thousands of jobs and support industrial decarbonisation in regions like Teesside, Merseyside and the Humber.

1 month ago - 3 mins read

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Toyota Mirai hydrogen car in front of the newly inaguurated Paris Orly hydrogen refuelling station. (Image: HysetCo)

HysetCo opens upgraded 1-tonne hydrogen station at Paris-Orly Airport

HysetCo opens a new 1-tonne-per-day hydrogen station at Paris-Orly Airport, replacing the region’s first public H2 site and scaling up clean mobility for fleets and taxis.

1 week ago - 3 mins read
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Atawey raises €22m to ramp up hydrogen refuelling station rollout across Europe

French hydrogen station maker Atawey raises €22 million to expand across Europe, scale production, and target profitability by end of 2025.

3 weeks ago - 3 mins read

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves with JCB Lord Bamford demonstrating the capabilities and refuelling of the companies hydrogen powered machines. (Image: JCB)

JCB showcases new hydrogen machine to Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Chancellor Rachel Reeves visits JCB to see its hydrogen-powered construction machinery and mobile refuelling tech, as the firm pushes for UK and EU rollout following type-approval.

2 weeks ago - 2 mins read
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East Coast Hydrogen lands £96m regulator support for UK hydrogen backbone

East Coast Hydrogen secures £96m Ofgem funding to develop UK hydrogen pipeline network across Yorkshire, the Humber, North East and East Midlands.

3 weeks ago - 3 mins read

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JCB 540-180H Loadall powered by a hydrogen combustion engine. (Image: National Highways)

JCB hydrogen telehandler tested on UK’s largest road tunnel project

National Highways trials JCB hydrogen telehandler on Lower Thames Crossing site, showing it can match diesel performance with zero emissions.

1 month ago - 3 mins read
ULEMCo's HyTANKA hydrogen mobile refuelling truck. (Image: ULEMCo)

ULEMCo launches HyTANKa – mobile hydrogen refueller for construction sites

ULEMCo has launched HyTANKa®, a mobile hydrogen bowser for construction sites and off-road use. The ADR-certified unit delivers high-pressure hydrogen refuelling without fixed infrastructure, and has already been trialled in live site conditions.

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