Hydrogen Cars

Toyota’s GR Corolla H2 Concept showcases liquid hydrogen tech, while a new system reclaims boil-off gas, turning would-be waste into energy.

As the UK accelerates toward its zero-emission targets, the rise in electric cars reveals underlying challenges that hydrogen cars could help address.

We met up with Catie Munnings, professional Racing Driver at Extreme E – who had been giving the new Pioneer 25 a good thrashing around a motorsport test track – to get her thoughts on the updated hydrogen-powered car for 2025.

The INITIUM concept. It’s Hyundai’s latest shot across the bows of battery electric, and it comes in the form of a sleek hydrogen-powered SUV that’s got more going for it than just pretty looks.

Driving Hydrogen had the exciting opportunity to join the team at Extreme E down in the south of France as they continue extensive testing of their hydrogen fuel-cell Pioneer 25 on a gruelling off road circuit.

As stricter regulations are enforced on fleet managers of light commercial vehicles (LCV) regarding transport emissions, the demand for a cleaner solution increases.

Renault is pulling out all the stops with this car, bringing together cutting-edge design, industry-leading efficiency, and a powertrain that could change how we think about low-carbon mobility.

“I think every race car should be built like this,” says Timmy Hansen, Swedish rallycross legend, after his first hydrogen-powered test in the Pioneer 25.

“SLIDE IN TO RACE” denotes the door sill as you slide into the cockpit of Alpine’s new Alpenglow Hy6 – the latest iteration of Renault Group’s hydrogen-combustion-engined race car prototype.

A project named Waste2Race at the University of Warwick, led by students and engineers at the WMG department, is developing a hydrogen-powered car fuelled by sewage.

New research from the Brunel Centre for Advanced Powertrain and Fuels reveals that hydrogen combustion engines are crucial for the UK to meet its net zero targets.

Renault is pulling out all the stops with it’s new 90% more eco-friendly concept, bringing together cutting-edge design, industry-leading efficiency, and a powertrain that could change how we think about low-carbon mobility.

The new model, expected to launch in 2025, has adopted a boxier, more rugged design akin to the Hyundai Santa Fe but with its own unique hydrogen-powered DNA.

Hyundai and General Motors have signed a memorandum of understanding to team up on vehicle development, supply chains, and clean-energy tech – particularly hydrogen and electric vehicles.

Opel/Vauxhall has yet again stepped into the hydrogen spotlight with the debut of its Movano hydrogen van at IAA Transportation.

IR Maxoinversiones and H2GO have launched the first hydrogen fuel station and rental car company on the Spanish Canary Islands.

Driving Hydrogen had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Chris Fisher – Lead Manufacturing Engineer for Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK’s hydrogen Hilux prototype.

BMW has officially announced that, in partnership with Toyota, it will launch its first hydrogen fuel cell vehicle by 2028.

Toyota and Hyundai to discuss the options for establishing hydrogen infrastructure in key markets, as well as the production of hydrogen vehicles.

World Rally Champion, and owner of Extreme E team Acciona/Sainz XE, Carlos Sainz has firmly backed the transition to hydrogen in racing.