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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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
£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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.