Articles by Matt Lister

Alpine Alpenglow Hy4 Hydrogen Race Concept Car On Track Spa Le Mans 2024 July Driving Hydrogen

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.

6 months ago - 2 mins read
Mercedes Benz GenH2 Trucks Start Customer Trials Amazon Holcim INEOS Air Products Wiedmann and Winz July 2024

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.

6 months ago - 3 mins read
Meld Energy 250 Million green hydrogen plant in Hull United Kingdom July 2024

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.

6 months ago - 3 mins read
Mercedes Benz Special Trucks Unimog hydrogen internal combustion engine successful trial backed by wave project German Government Ministry for Economic Effairs BMWK towing the Mortlbauer Crawler Dumper

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.

6 months ago - 3 mins read
Toyota Joins with Coca-Cola and Air Liquide for hydrogen fuel cell truck test Paris 2024 Olympics Games July

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.

6 months ago - 3 mins read
WrightBus Hydroliner Hydrogen Double Decker Bus H2 Powered July 2024 Driving Hydrogen

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.

6 months ago - 3 mins read
EU Commission HY2Infra IPCEI Map Memo EN July 2024

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.

6 months ago - 3 mins read
BMW Chairman Oliver Zipse stands next to the new BMW iX5 Hydrogen Fuel Cell vehicle

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.

6 months ago - 3 mins read
Volvo Fuel Cell Electric Truck B Roll July 2024

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’.

6 months ago - 2 mins read
Sir Keir Starmer Labour Party plans for hydrogen

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.

6 months ago - 2 mins read
Hydrogen vs Electric who will win the battle for the future of fuel Driving Hydrogen July 2024

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…

6 months ago - 8 mins read
Nikola Motors hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks orders beat expectations

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.

6 months ago - 2 mins read
Honda CRV hydrogen model reaches production and leasing options released

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.

6 months ago - 1 min read
Toyota Gazoo Racing Yaris hydrogen prototype Goodwood Festival of Speed July 2024

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.

6 months ago - 1 min read
Extreme E is now Extreme H, electric off road race series is now powered by hydrogen Pioneer 25

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.

6 months ago - 3 mins read
Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna shakes hands with Bloom Energy at Ferrari hydrogen Maranello Plant July 2024

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.

6 months ago - 2 mins read
Toyota Hilux Hydrogen Reaches Demonstrator Phase Driving Hydrogen 2024 July

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.

7 months ago - 2 mins read