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Industry leaders from BMW, Toyota, Hyundai and others launch the Global Hydrogen Mobility Alliance, urging the EU to accelerate hydrogen transport with a joined-up strategy, infrastructure rollout, and regulatory support.

Hydrogen engines could help decarbonise heavy vehicles and protect UK manufacturing jobs – but rigid zero-emissions policy might block them.

The UK government has announced £500 million for hydrogen transport and storage infrastructure, aiming to create thousands of jobs and support industrial decarbonisation in regions like Teesside, Merseyside and the Humber.

Shell, EDF and global partners launch major study to measure real-world hydrogen emissions from working infrastructure, aiming to ensure hydrogen’s climate credibility.

New RHA survey reveals strong fleet interest in hydrogen trucks and coaches – but adoption is stalled by cost, infrastructure gaps, and lack of vehicle availability.

Japan to subsidise hydrogen fuel for commercial vehicles at ¥700/kg across six regions, aiming to lower costs for fuel cell trucks and buses. The scheme targets 90 stations and could save operators up to ¥21,000 per refill.

JCB has secured full EU type-approval for its hydrogen combustion engine, certifying it to Stage V standards and clearing the way for commercial rollout across Europe.

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.

Governments and industry leaders met at the World Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Rotterdam to back international hydrogen trade and outline next steps for global supply chains.

France has proposed a 1.5% renewable hydrogen transport target by 2030 under its new IRICC scheme, with strict penalties for non-compliance and support for nuclear-derived e-fuels.

BMW, Hyundai and Toyota have launched the Hydrogen Transport Forum to accelerate hydrogen vehicle and refuelling infrastructure rollout in Australia, starting at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show.

Aberdeen launches TH2ISTLE hydrogen valley bid, aiming to produce 627 tonnes of green hydrogen by 2028, create up to 13,000 jobs, and lead Scotland’s energy transition.

Hydrogen JCB diggers can now legally drive on UK roads for the first time, following a law change by Future Roads Minster Lilian Greenwood.

The Hydrogen Energy Association has released a new action plan urging UK government support to boost hydrogen demand across transport, industry and power.

France updates hydrogen strategy with €9bn plan backing vans, trucks, stations and electrolysis to boost industry and clean mobility.

What is low carbon hydrogen? A clear explanation of definitions, carbon intensity thresholds, and standards in the UK, EU, and US.

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 shortlists 27 hydrogen projects under HAR2, supporting hard-to-abate sectors including transport, SAF, and heavy industry across Britain.

Hydrogen Council report says 34 Mt of clean hydrogen demand could be unlocked by 2030 with right policy follow-through and infrastructure.

UK Government will remove the Climate Change Levy on electricity for hydrogen electrolysis, cutting costs for green hydrogen.