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“Low Carbon Hydrogen” explained. What does it mean exactly?
What is low carbon hydrogen? A clear explanation of definitions, carbon intensity thresholds, and standards in the UK, EU, and US.
EXCLUSIVE | Bosch UK boss: “UK & Europe must act on hydrogen or risk falling behind China and India”
Bosch UK boss Steffen Hoffmann warns the UK must act on hydrogen or fall behind China and India. Calls for infrastructure shift and tech-neutral policy.
UK HAR2 shortlist revealed: 27 hydrogen projects move to next stage
UK shortlists 27 hydrogen projects under HAR2, supporting hard-to-abate sectors including transport, SAF, and heavy industry across Britain.
Hydrogen Council says cost gap could close by 2030 – if policies are delivered and infrastructure follows
Hydrogen Council report says 34 Mt of clean hydrogen demand could be unlocked by 2030 with right policy follow-through and infrastructure.
UK Government to remove Climate Change Levy for green hydrogen producers
UK Government will remove the Climate Change Levy on electricity for hydrogen electrolysis, cutting costs for green hydrogen.
German car giants call for tax fairness on hydrogen engines
Germany’s big names – including Bosch, Daimler Truck, and MAN – urge the Bundestag to end energy tax disparities with hydrogen at the pump.
US and China lead G20 in hydrogen development, says Sheffield study
The US and China lead the G20 in hydrogen development, thanks to robust national policies, sizeable funding, and formal hydrogen standards.
“Failure is not an option” – Daimler Truck exec’s brutal takedown of EU’s broken truck strategy
Daimler Truck exec Dr. Andreas Gorbach delivers a blistering critique of Europe’s zero-emission truck strategy, warning of “draconian penalties” and a catastrophic lack of infrastructure. With hydrogen and battery-electric trucks ready, why is policy failing?
UK Gov: Hydrogen internal combustion engines should be actively promoted, new report finds
A new report by the UK Gov’s DESNZ, recommends that hydrogen internal combustion engines should be actively promoted for off-road machines.
Stellantis rejoins ACEA amid EU Zero-Emission transition challenges
Stellantis has announced it’s rejoining the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) amid mounting pressures in the industry.
Scotland’s hydrogen plan: “Greatest industrial opportunity since oil and gas”
Scotland’s hydrogen export plan aims to scale 25GW by 2045, boost jobs, and position the country as a green energy leader.
UK government to bring back the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars
Under the previous government, the ban on petrol and diesel cars was moved back to 2035. The government plans to reverse this delay, as set out in Labour’s manifesto and automotive sector plan.
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”.
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”.
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.