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Germany’s €24 billion hydrogen pipeline begins with €172 million downpayment

“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.

6 days ago - 6 mins read
Bosch UK's boss Steffen Hoffmann. (Image: Bosch)

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.

1 week ago - 6 mins read
The UK's Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ). (Image: Alamy)

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.

1 week ago - 3 mins read
Hydrogen Council says cost gap could close by 2030 - if policies are delivered and infrastructure follows - April 2025 Driving Hydrogen

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.

2 weeks ago - 7 mins read
Yesterday saw the first Budget delivered by a Labour Chancellor since March 2010. But what did the Budget say about hydrogen and the wider clean energy sector?

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.

3 weeks ago - 1 min read
H2 Mobility to close underused stations in Germany, focuses on commercial vehicles

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.

1 month ago - 3 mins read

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.

2 months ago - 6 mins read
Daimler Truck's Mercedes Benz battery electric e-600 Actros production line. (Image: Daimler Truck)

“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?

2 months ago - 8 mins read
UK Gov: Hydrogen internal combustion engines should be actively promoted, new report finds

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.

4 months ago - 4 mins read
Stellantis rejoins ACEA amid EU Zero-Emission transition challenges

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.

4 months ago - 3 mins read
Gillian Martin Scottish Government

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.

4 months ago - 4 mins read
UK government to reinstate the 2030 ban on petrol and diesel cars

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.

7 months ago - 5 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”.

8 months 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”.

8 months ago - 5 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.

9 months ago - 2 mins read