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EU approves €998 million Dutch hydrogen scheme

The EU Commission has announced its approval of a €998 million Dutch renewable hydrogen production scheme to accelerate the green transition and boost energy security.

10 hours ago - 3 mins read
Electric vs Hydrogen Trucks, EV Truck Charging Evergreen September 2024 Driving Hydrogen -1362985611 copy

Electric Trucks: A disaster waiting to happen?

Electric vs. Hydrogen trucks. If we’re serious about saving the planet without bankrupting logistics companies or collapsing the national grid, perhaps it’s time to give hydrogen the green light?

2 days ago - 6 mins read
Chapelcross Nuclear Power Station Hydrogen Hub

Scottish nuclear power station transforms into hydrogen energy hub

The once-powerful Chapelcross Nuclear Plant is embarking on a new chapter producing hydrogen.

5 days ago - 4 mins read
Canary Islands Hyundai NEXO Hydrogen Rental Car Hydrogen Filling Station Fuerteventura September 2024 Driving Hydrogen

Forget rent-a-car, it’s now rent-a-hydrogen-car in the Canary Islands!

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

6 days ago - 2 mins read
Lord Bamford believes politicians around the globe have been ‘mesmerised’ by Tesla CEO Elon Musk

Lord Bamford talks hydrogen; says politicians have been ‘mesmerised by Musk’

JCB chairman Lord Bamford has urged the ‘powers that be’ to introduce the infrastructure so that hydrogen can be more easily accessible for heavy duty machines.

7 days ago - 5 mins read
UK Ministry of Defence MOD installs hydrogen generators to charge its electric vehicle fleet

UK Military installs hydrogen generators to charge its electric vehicle (EV) fleet

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) is going green with the launch of three hydrogen-fuelled charging stations, starting at RAF Leeming, thanks to a partnership with renewable energy specialist GeoPura.

1 week ago - 4 mins read
Tim Harper Element 2

The ex rocket engineer’s plan to build 2,000 hydrogen refuelling pumps by 2030

Element 2, which began as a small project just four years ago, has grown into a serious player in the hydrogen game. They are solving the hydrogen ‘problem’.

3 weeks ago - 5 mins read
Toyota SinoHytech China Fuel Cell Plant August 2024 - Driving Hydrogen

Toyota hydrogen: New Beijing plant can build 10,000 new fuel cells per year

Toyota’s plan to roll out fuel cell powertrains in commercial vehicles has taken a huge step forward after announcing their joint venture with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange company, SinoHytec.

3 weeks ago - 2 mins read
Dr. Stefan Hartung, the chairman of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH, says 'Bosch is growing with hydrogen'

Bosch is investing over $2.5 BILLION in hydrogen technology by 2026

Bosch employs more than 3,000 people in hydrogen technology – and plans to generate sales of roughly 5billion euros by 2030.

4 weeks ago - 2 mins read
10 Downing Street Photograph UK Government August 2024 Driving Hydrogen

Government key to making hydrogen ‘commercially viable’ – Toby Poston

Rental and leasing expert Toby Poston says “government support is needed” if hydrogen is to become a “commercially-viable option for road transport”.

4 weeks ago - 3 mins read
Detroit Michigan Road Sign August 2024 Driving Hydrogen

City of Detroit embraces hydrogen as key to transportation future

The City of Detroit’s Chief of Mobility Innovation Tim Slusser says “hydrogen and EVs are both needed to reach our clean transportation goals”.

4 weeks ago - 5 mins read
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HGV manufacturer admits green hydrogen offers a ‘compelling solution’

Hydrogen ‘could soon be challenging’ diesel for the lead in the provision of fuel for the HGV market, according to Dr David Telford.

1 month ago - 4 mins read
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Green, grey and blue hydrogen: What’s the difference?

You’ve probably heard terms like green, blue, and grey hydrogen thrown around, but what do they actually mean? Driving Hydrogen breaks it down.

1 month ago - 3 mins read
Hyundai Nexo Hydrogen Refuelling Port Nozzle How to Refuel a Hydrogen Car August 2024

How much does a tank of hydrogen cost, and how do you refuel a hydrogen car?

How much is a tank of hydrogen? How do you even refill one? We delve into the specifics of refuelling hydrogen cars, comparing them to the current fossil fuel counterparts, and explore the potential benefits and challenges.

1 month ago - 4 mins read
MIT engineers create clean hydrogen using aluminium cans coffee and seawater

DIY hydrogen: MIT boffins create fuel from pop cans, seawater and coffee

We all like a can of pop, a cup of coffee and a dip in the sea from time to time. But what if you could turn all those things into gas that’ll power your car?

2 months ago - 2 mins read
Jaguar Land Rover have built a hydrogen prototype based on their Defender

Hydrogen can help motor industry wean off fossil fuels, says JLR’s Jon Tongue

Jaguar Land Rover’s Sustainability Manager Jon Tongue says ‘diversity is key’ to the motor industry weaning itself off a reliance on fossil fuels – and feels hydrogen has an important role to play.

2 months ago - 6 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.

2 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.

2 months ago - 3 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.

2 months ago - 2 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.

2 months ago - 2 mins read