Hydrogen Cars

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
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
Riversimple Rasa Hugo Spowers Photo August 2024 Supercar Hydrogen Driving Hydrogen

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
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
BMW Chairman Oliver Zipse stands next to the new BMW iX5 Hydrogen Fuel Cell vehicle

BMW CEO backs hydrogen as Europe’s strategic opportunity – but says all tech must stay on the table

BMW CEO Oliver Zipse says hydrogen is a strategic opportunity for Europe, urging policymakers to support all low-carbon drivetrains – not just batteries – as BMW readies its 2028 hydrogen SUV.

4 months ago - 4 mins read
Toyota GR LH2 at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025

Hydrogen cars at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025

Four wild hydrogen machines hit Goodwood 2025 – from Toyota’s liquid H2 Le Mans concept to Alpine’s roaring V6 and the new Extreme H race car.

4 months ago - 4 mins read
Hyundai Nexo Hydrogen Refuelling Port Nozzle How to Refuel a Hydrogen Car August 2024

UK electric car grant open to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles – but only under £37k

The UK’s Electric Car Grant is now open to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles – but only if they’re priced below £37,000 and meet strict emissions, warranty, and manufacturing criteria.

4 months ago - 3 mins read
Toyota Hilux hydrogen fuel cell vehicle FCEV starts work at Lyon Airport. (Image: Aéroports de Lyon)

Toyota’s hydrogen powered Hilux gets to work at Lyon Airport

Toyota’s hydrogen Hilux begins trials at Lyon Airport, supporting wildlife and infrastructure teams. The week-long pilot will assess its suitability for real-world airside duties.

4 months ago - 2 mins read
GR Yaris Rally2 H2 Concept

Toyota’s hydrogen rally car to make stage debut at WRC Finland

Toyota’s GR Yaris Rally2 H2 debuts at Rally Finland, bringing hydrogen combustion to the WRC stage with Juha Kankkunen at the wheel.

5 months ago - 3 mins read
FAW Hongqi HS5 car. (Illustrative image: Hongqi)

China: Hongqi hydrogen car cuts fuel use by 15%, outperforms lighter rivals

China’s FAW has achieved a 15% hydrogen efficiency gain with its Hongqi fuel cell system, outperforming lighter rivals and signalling progress towards mass production of hydrogen passenger cars.

5 months ago - 3 mins read
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Tesla Model H: Is Tesla really building a hydrogen car?

Is Tesla secretly working on a hydrogen-powered “Model H”? The internet thinks so – but the real story is something else entirely.

6 months ago - 3 mins read
Alpine Alpenglow hydrogen engined racer at Le Mans. (Image: Alpine)

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.

6 months ago - 3 mins read
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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.

6 months ago - 3 mins read
Pikes Peak Honda CR-V Fuel Cell. (Image: Honda)

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.

6 months ago - 4 mins read
Amitava Roy, CEO of Engas (left) with Hugo Spowers, Founder of Riversimple (right). (Image: Riversimple)

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…

6 months ago - 3 mins read
Driving Hydrogen Editor Matt Lister (left) with BMW's Dr Jürgen Guldner (right). (Image: BMW)

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.

6 months ago - 5 mins read
“It’s a proper race car!” Extreme H Completes Final Test. (Image: Extreme H)

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…

6 months ago - 3 mins read
H2 Mobility to close underused stations in Germany, focuses on commercial vehicles

Analysis | Europe’s €5 trillion mistake: Why a battery-only future risks gridlock – and insolvency

Europe risks €5 trillion in extra costs by backing a battery-only transport plan. Analysis shows how adding hydrogen cuts grid upgrades, mineral strain and overall bills.

7 months ago - 6 mins read