Articles by Matt Lister

BREAKING: BMW puts a date on hydrogen – fuel-cell production confirmed for 2028

BMW will start mass production of its third-generation hydrogen fuel-cell system in 2028 at Plant Steyr, Austria, moving hydrogen from decades of prototypes into full-scale production.

3 months ago - 5 mins read

Hyundai’s new NEXO racks up nearly 7,000 sales in first three months

Hyundai has sold 6,767 units of its all-new NEXO hydrogen SUV in three months, over four times the launch sales of its predecessor, with 720 km range and a 150 kW motor.

3 months ago - 2 mins read

Zhengzhou adds 200 hydrogen trucks, building China’s densest hydrogen freight hub

Zhengzhou has added 200 hydrogen delivery trucks, creating China’s densest hydrogen freight hub with over 1,500 vehicles on the road and new refuelling stations coming this year.

3 months ago - 4 mins read

Bolzano’s hydrogen station upgrade doubles capacity and adds 700-bar refuelling

Bolzano’s SASA hydrogen station is doubling capacity and adding 700-bar refuelling for cars and heavy-duty vehicles, cementing South Tyrol as Italy’s leading hydrogen hub.

3 months ago - 2 mins read

Hyundai uses diplomatic stage to push hydrogen agenda

Hyundai showcased its hydrogen strategy at two major Korean summits, deploying 32 new NEXOs as ministerial vehicles and pushing for global standards, infrastructure, and investment to scale hydrogen.

3 months ago - 3 mins read

Exclusive: So… how do you actually buy a hydrogen car?

Thinking of buying a Toyota Mirai? Here’s exactly how to get one in the UK, from pricing and insurance to hydrogen station access and Toyota’s approval process.

3 months ago - 8 mins read

Luxfer launches engineering support programme for hydrogen and CNG fuel systems

Luxfer has launched a hydrogen and CNG system support team to offer diagnostics, repairs and field engineering for low-carbon mobility projects across Europe and beyond.

3 months ago - 4 mins read
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Inside an electrolyser stack: four materials battles shaping green hydrogen costs

Alkaline, PEM, AEM and solid oxide electrolysers face four big material battles. From precious metals to PFAS-free membranes, the stack shapes the future of hydrogen.

4 months ago - 8 mins read
Hyundai Motor Showcases Hydrogen Mobility Vision and ‘the all-new NEXO’ at ESWC 2025. (Image: Hyundai)

Hyundai shows off all-new NEXO and hydrogen fleet to world economics congress

Hyundai took its all-new NEXO FCEV to the world’s biggest economics congress in Seoul, showing off its hydrogen SUV, trucks and fuel cell buses.

4 months ago - 3 mins read
(Illustrative image: NuScale Power's SMR nuclear reactor)

US nuclear firm says it could turn salty seawater into hydrogen fuel

NuScale Power says its small modular reactors could turn seawater brine into hydrogen without electrolysis – tackling water scarcity, brine waste and clean fuel all in one go.

4 months ago - 2 mins read
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Riversimple to launch all-inclusive hydrogen car subscription

Riversimple is launching a hydrogen car subscription covering insurance, servicing, fuel and more – with a UK-wide refuelling network planned.

4 months ago - 2 mins read
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Global hydrogen car sales down 27% in first half of 2025

Global hydrogen car sales fell 27% in the first half of 2025 to 4,102 units, with Hyundai, Toyota and Honda all down. SNE Research cites rollout delays, station issues and market headwinds.

4 months ago - 4 mins read
The GeoPura HPU2 Hydrogen Power Generator (Right) with visible water vapour from live testing, next to its predecessor, the HPU1.

GeoPura takes over GHS electrolyser assets, opens first European base in Denmark

GeoPura acquires Green Hydrogen Systems electrolyser assets & staff, opening a new Danish base to boost its European hydrogen power rollout.

4 months ago - 2 mins read
Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell truck. (Image: Nikola)

Hyroad Energy snaps up 113 hydrogen trucks from Nikola bankruptcy auction

Hyroad Energy acquires 113 hydrogen trucks from Nikola’s bankruptcy, including 103 Tre models, parts and IP, for deployment in California.

4 months ago - 2 mins read
HyDriven’s hydrogen racer makes competitive debut at Red Bull ring. (Image: HyDriven)

HyDriven’s hydrogen racer makes competitive debut at Formula Student Austria

HyDriven’s hydrogen race car makes history at Formula Student Austria, becoming the first FCEV to pass scrutineering and run under fuel cell power at a live event.

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

Hyundai offers new NEXO hydrogen SUV from just £120 per month in Korea with new finance deal and free fuel

Hyundai’s new Easy Start plan cuts NEXO hydrogen SUV costs to just £120 per month in Korea, with flexible finance, subsidies, and two years of free hydrogen refuelling.

4 months ago - 2 mins read
Liebherr hydrogen engine test facility. (Image: Liebherr Machines)

Liebherr develops hydrogen combustion engines at Swiss R&D centre

Liebherr is developing hydrogen combustion engines at its Swiss R&D centre, using dedicated test benches to refine H₂ICE performance, emissions, and durability for heavy-duty applications.

4 months ago - 3 mins read

Chinook Hydrogen to build £200m waste-to-hydrogen plant at Thames Freeport

Chinook Hydrogen to build £200m waste-to-hydrogen plant at Thames Freeport, producing 12 tonnes p/day and forming the first node of a UK hydrogen corridor.

4 months ago - 3 mins read

HRS sales fall after order cancellations – but international growth and 4-tonne station signal scale-up ahead

HRS reports 54% revenue drop after cancelled orders, but unveils new international deals and a 4-tonne/day station as it targets break-even with cost cuts and product expansion.

4 months ago - 5 mins read
From left to right: Stefan Weiß (Tyczka Hydrogen), Florian Töpper (District Administrator), Caroline Trips (President IHK WÜ-Schweinfurt), Dr Frank Götzelmann (CEO Tyczka Group), Sebastian Remelé (Lord Mayor Schweinfurt), Tobias Gotthardt State Secretary, Thomas Zorn (Managing Director Tyczka Hydrogen), Dr Christoph Stiller (Tyczka Hydrogen), Jürgen Schmidt (Tyczka Hydrogen). (Image: Tyczka)

Tyczka breaks ground on Schweinfurt hydrogen hub with €20m investment

Tyczka begins building a €20m hydrogen hub in Schweinfurt, with on-site electrolysis and 24/7 refuelling for trucks and cars by end of 2025.

4 months ago - 2 mins read