Articles by Ben Gordon

Heven AeroTech has raised $100M in Series B funding, making it the first hydrogen-powered drone unicorn. With 10+ hour flight time and 600-mile range, its long-endurance fuel cell UAS tech is built for defence, logistics and GPS-denied missions.

BP has officially withdrawn from the H2Teesside hydrogen project, marking a major shift in UK energy plans. The site will now host a large AI data centre, raising questions about hydrogen’s role in the country’s net-zero strategy, and who will step in next.

Intelligent Energy powers the UK’s first long-range hydrogen drone flight, coordinated by BT and controlled by uAvionix, revolutionising UAV endurance.

NASA has awarded Plug Power and Air Products a combined $147.2 million to deliver nearly 37 million pounds of liquid hydrogen for launch operations and research centers through 2030.

Toyota runs superconducting pump inside liquid H₂ tank for the first time at Super Taikyu 2025 finale – achieving 1.3× tank capacity and lower boil-off.

€8/kg hydrogen makes fuel-cell trucks economically viable, matching diesel costs via Hylane-H2 Mobility partnership.

Aberdeen’s 15 hydrogen buses still off the road after 14 months. New depot refuelling and TECA hub are ready, but no return date yet. Full update inside.

Shell has signed two long-term renewable power agreements to supply wind and solar electricity to its REFHYNE 2 hydrogen electrolyser in Germany. The 100 MW facility is set to become one of Europe’s largest renewable hydrogen projects.

The EU has awarded over €600 million to clean transport projects, including 38 new hydrogen refuelling stations across Europe. The funding supports the shift to zero-emission mobility through hydrogen-powered infrastructure for cars, trucks and buses.

Hyundai will invest $85 billion in South Korea through 2030, with hydrogen, AI and fuel-cell infrastructure at the heart of its clean mobility strategy.

BMW has secured €273 million in IPCEI-backed funding from Germany and Bavaria to develop and industrialise hydrogen fuel cell powertrains for passenger vehicles through its Hy2Move project, with series production set to begin by 2028.

Plug Power has signed a deal with Carlton Power to supply 55 MW of PEM electrolysers for three UK green hydrogen hubs, backed by a fixed strike price to support clean hydrogen adoption.

Hyundai’s latest NEXO fuel‑cell SUV delivers 826 km range, faster refuelling, premium tech and a clear signal that hydrogen mobility is ready for the mainstream.

Daimler Truck has kicked off a second‑phase trial of its GenH2 hydrogen fuel‑cell truck with five logistics partners, marking a key step for heavy‑duty zero‑emission transport.

National Gas wins £164 million to develop a core hydrogen pipeline network, linking industrial clusters and producers across the UK.

Hydrogen fuel cells are emerging as a serious power contender for data centres. With global energy demands skyrocketing — especially from AI — fuel cells offer clean, scalable backup and primary power, reducing grid strain and emissions.

Scania has launched its first hydrogen fuel cell truck at Transport.CH 2025. With up to 1,000 km range, the trucks will operate in live pilot tests to evaluate hydrogen’s role in long-haul freight.

Toyota’s all-new Hilux enters a new era with electric, hybrid and hydrogen power. The ninth-generation model blends off-road strength with zero-emission technology and confirms a hydrogen Hilux for 2028.

Fuda Zijin Hydrogen Energy and Sinopec unveil China’s first on-site ammonia-to-hydrogen refuelling system, cutting costs and boosting clean transport.

Toyota has unveiled the hydrogen-powered Tacoma H2-Overlander Concept at SEMA 2025. The 547-hp off-roader uses the Mirai fuel-cell system, can charge EVs, and even filters water — proving hydrogen can handle adventure as well as the highway.