Articles by Matt Lister
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.
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.
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.
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.
UK and Ireland eye hydrogen interconnector under new cross-border gas agreement
National Gas and Gas Networks Ireland have signed a new MoU to explore hydrogen and biomethane collaboration, including a potential UK-Ireland hydrogen interconnector.
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.
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.
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.
Home-made hydrogen: West Sussex farm fuels Riversimple Rasa
A small farm in Steyning might just hold a big clue to hydrogen’s future. Horsham-based hydrogen systems firm Engas Global is trialling a compact ‘plug and play’ hydrogen refuelling unit…
£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.
Greece opens its first hydrogen refuelling station
Greece opens its first public hydrogen station in Agioi Theodoroi, backed by Motor Oil Group and EU funding, with more infrastructure on the way.
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.
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.
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.
Tesla: Hydrogen will prop up 92% of the future US energy grid
Tesla’s Master Plan 3 quietly reveals hydrogen will provide 92% of future US energy storage capacity – despite Elon Musk calling fuel cells “mind-bogglingly stupid”.
Extreme H’s hydrogen rally car is ready for action – “it’s a proper race car”
Extreme H has just wrapped up final testing on its new hydrogen off-road racer – the Pioneer 25 – with drivers Molly Taylor and Kevin Hansen giving the 550-horsepower machine…
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.
Shell backs major hydrogen emissions study to ensure fuel’s climate credibility
Shell, EDF and global partners launch major study to measure real-world hydrogen emissions from working infrastructure, aiming to ensure hydrogen’s climate credibility.
Fleet operators back hydrogen – but support gaps must be closed, warns RHA
New RHA survey reveals strong fleet interest in hydrogen trucks and coaches – but adoption is stalled by cost, infrastructure gaps, and lack of vehicle availability.
Toyota’s frosty hydrogen Corolla returns for Fuji 24-hour showdown
Toyota returns to the Fuji 24 Hours with its upgraded GR Corolla H2, running on liquid hydrogen at -253°C. Inside the tech, the challenge, and the multi-fuel future.