Articles by Matt Lister
Meet the Alpenglow Hy4: Alpine’s hydrogen-powered racer
Have you heard of Alpine’s hydrogen race car? The Alpenglow Hy4 is the hydrogen-burning prototype from Renault’s sports car brand.
Mercedes-Benz starts customer trials of its Hydrogen GenH2 trucks
“We are starting the trials of our Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Trucks in real-life daily transport operations with our customers,” said Martin Daum, Chairman of Daimler Truck.
Largest green hydrogen plant in UK worth £250 million given go-ahead to build in Hull
Meld Energy, a pioneering green hydrogen developer, has secured approval to construct the UK’s largest green hydrogen production facility in Hull.
Hydrogen Unimog: Two years of intense trials proves a success
Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks and Mörtlbauer Baumaschinen Vertriebs GmbH have achieved a groundbreaking milestone in sustainable heavy-duty transport with their hydrogen internal combustion engine powered machine prototypes.
Toyota’s new hydrogen truck delivering Coke for Paris 2024 Olympics
Toyota has teamed up with Coca-Cola and Air Liquide to launch a pioneering pilot programme for heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell trucks.
Wrightbus: Meet the world’s first hydrogen double decker bus
WrightBus has just rolled out a groundbreaking marvel in public transport: meet the world’s first hydrogen-powered double-decker bus.
European Commission approves €6.9billion state aid for major hydrogen infrastructure project
The EU European Commission has approved up to €6.9billion of state aid for the “IPCEI Hy2Infra” hydrogen project.
BMW is backing hydrogen: Global trials for the iX5 Hydrogen begin
BMW Group is stepping into the future with the launch of its BMW iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet.
Volvo’s new truck is powered by vegetables and hydrogen, trials begin 2026
Volvo is set to revolutionise heavy transport with trucks that run on hydrogen and a HVO vegetable oil as an ‘ignition fuel’.
The Labour Party is in – but what is Sir Keir Starmer’s plan for hydrogen?
In a significant move towards a greener future, the Labour Party – led by Sir Keir Starmer – has announced a substantial £500m ($638m) investment in green hydrogen.
Hydrogen vs. Electric Cars: Will hydrogen win the battle for the future of fuel?
Who will win the battle for the future of fuel? Driving Hydrogen Editor Matt Lister takes a look at why hydrogen may be poised to emerge victorious…
Nikola Motors hydrogen fuel cell truck deliveries surge in Q2 ‘24, beating expectations
Nikola reports deliveries of its hydrogen fuel cell truck surging in Q2 of 2024, with 72 Class 8 trucks being delivered to customers.
Honda USA unveils hydrogen CR-V leasing options
Honda Motor Corporation have just announced attractive leasing options for its new plug-in hydrogen fuel cell CR-V in the USA, starting at $389 per month.
Festival of Speed news: Toyota set to show off its latest hydrogen prototypes at Goodwood
Toyota is set to showcase its European-built hydrogen-powered Gazoo Racing Yaris H2 concept alongside its hydrogen-powered Toyota Hilux prototype at Goodwood.
Extreme E ditches electric for hydrogen – Extreme H motorsport series unveiled for 2025
The electric vehicle off road racing series, Extreme E, have ditched electric vehicles in exchange for hydrogen power in a groundbreaking new era for motorsport.
Ferrari goes green: Bloom Energy hydrogen fuel cell plant to power Maranello factory
Ferrari have installed a new one mega-watt solid oxide fuel cell plant to help power the home of Ferrari in Maranello, built by Bloom Energy.
Toyota news: Hydrogen Hilux prototype reaches real-world testing phase
Toyota’s new prototype hydrogen fuel cell powered Hilux pick-up has reached demonstration phase, signalling the brand’s strong commitment to developing H2 as a viable alternative fuel.