Hydrogen Cars

1966 GM Electrovan Prototype Cutaway - First Ever Hydrogen Car - Driving Hydrogen January 2025

The story of the first hydrogen fuel cell vehicle – GM’s Electrovan

The 1966 GM Electrovan, the first hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, used NASA tech but was never produced. Hydrogen was possible, even in the ’60s.

2 weeks ago - 5 mins 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.

2 weeks ago - 3 mins read
Hyundai N Vision 74 Hydrogen Internal Crossection Image

Hyundai announces new hydrogen fuel cell factory in South Korea

Hyundai is building a new hydrogen fuel cell plant in South Korea, opening in 2028, expanding domestic production and assembly capability.

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

H2 Mobility to close underused stations in Germany, focuses on commercial vehicles

H2 Mobility is closing 22 older stations by mid-2025 as part of a planned shift to support growing commercial demand.

3 weeks ago - 4 mins read
The BMW iX5 Hydrogen features a fuel-cell system generating an output of 125 kW (170 hp).

The miraculous versatility of the hydrogen fuel cell

Hydrogen fuel cells can power everything from cars to HGVs to backup generators using the same core tech – scalable, effective and high tech.

3 weeks ago - 3 mins read
Toyota's Mirai hydrogen car outside the refuelling pump at Sao Paulo University. (Image: Pablo Jacob/Governo do Estado de SP)

World’s first renewable ethanol hydrogen plant built at São Paulo Uni

USP is testing the world’s first hydrogen plant using ethanol, producing 100kg of hydrogen per day to power buses and cars in Brazil.

4 weeks ago - 4 mins read
Mockup model of Honda Next Generation Fuel Cell Module

Honda unveils next gen hydrogen fuel cell: Half the cost, twice the durability

Honda’s next-gen hydrogen fuel cell halves costs, doubles durability, and boosts power density, with mass production starts in 2027.

1 month ago - 3 mins read
BMW Iveco hydrogen fuel cell truck for BMW logistics

BMW doubles down on hydrogen: Acquires hydrogen trucks for logistics fleet

BMW expands its hydrogen strategy with new hydrogen fuel cell trucks for its logistics fleet under the European H2Haul project.

1 month ago - 4 mins read
KGM (SsangYong) teams up with PHINIA to develop diesel-based hydrogen engine with 500+ km range

KGM (SsangYong) teams up with PHINIA to develop hydrogen engine with 500+ km range

KGM (SsangYong) signs a new agreement with PHINIA to bring a 2.0-litre diesel-based hydrogen engine to market.

1 month ago - 3 mins read
Toyota's new hydrogen fuel cell system (3rd generation FC system). (Image: Toyota)

Toyota announces brand new Gen 3 hydrogen Fuel Cell: Is this the diesel killer?

Toyota’s 3rd Gen Hydrogen Fuel Cell System: diesel-tough reliability, 20% more efficiency, and cost-saving performance.

1 month ago - 4 mins read
Symbio StackPack75 - 75kW fuel cell system. (Image: Symbio)

Hydrogen fuel cells: Symbio officially bags Tier 1 OEM supplier status

Symbio has just become the first European – the second global – hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer to bag the coveted IATF 16949 certification.

2 months ago - 3 mins read
A GM HYDROTEC hydrogen-powered mobile charger, plugged into a Cadillac LYRIQ.

GM rolls out hydrogen-powered chargers for EVs in California wildfire response

General Motors is helping those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, deploying hydrogen generators to charge EVs and keep cars on the road.

2 months ago - 2 mins read
Mayor of Derby gets an official hydrogen car from Toyota

Mayor of Derby goes green with an official hydrogen car from Toyota

Derby’s Mayor has bagged a new official Mayoral car that runs on hydrogen – a second-generation Mirai – loaned by Toyota for official duties.

2 months ago - 4 mins read
Resato-built Hypion hydrogen refuelling station. (Image: Resato)

EU backs Resato with €25 million to deploy 1,000 hydrogen refuelling stations

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €25 million venture debt to Resato Hydrogen, to scale hydrogen refuelling stations in Europe.

2 months ago - 3 mins read
Extreme E goes hydrogen: Pioneer 25 cars ready for 2025 World Cup. (Image: Extreme E)

Extreme E goes hydrogen: All “Pioneer 25” cars now built for 2025 Extreme H World Cup

Extreme E’s transition to hydrogen power is officially one step closer, with the first 10 Pioneer 25 race cars built and ready for 2025.

2 months ago - 3 mins read
Toyota hydrogen internal combustion engine. (Image: Toyota)

Opinion: Want to reduce emissions without reinventing the wheel? Hydrogen engines are the answer

Matt Lister explains why hydrogen internal combustion engines may offer the solution to cutting emissions without reinventing the wheel.

3 months ago - 4 mins read
Can I buy a hydrogen car? What hydrogen cars are for sale?

Can I buy a hydrogen car? The definitive list of hydrogen cars for sale in 2025

What hydrogen cars are for sale? Which hydrogen cars can I buy and where? We hear you. Here’s the definitive list of hydrogen cars for 2025.

3 months ago - 8 mins read
Honda and Nissan Announce Merger

Honda and Nissan announce merger to form world’s third-largest automaker

The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding, with the merger expected to be formalised by June 2025 and completed by August 2026. 

3 months ago - 3 mins read
2024 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV). (Image: Toyota)

Japanese Government backs Toyota’s hydrogen plans

The Japanese Government is backing Toyota to shape a domestic hydrogen supply chain that sets the pace for the world.

3 months ago - 4 mins read
A Honda associate assembles the fuel stack on the all-new 2025 CR-V e:FCEV. (Image: Honda)

Honda’s Moka plant ditches ICE engines, will make hydrogen fuel cells instead

After decades of making internal combustion engines, Honda’s Moka plant in Japan will soon switch to making next-gen hydrogen fuel cells.

3 months ago - 3 mins read