UK Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC)

DRIVE35: £40m funding on the table for UK hydrogen and zero emissions tech

The UK’s £40m DRIVE35 Innovation Fund will back late-stage hydrogen and zero-emission vehicle tech, from fuel cells and tanks to hydrogen engines, helping projects scale to production.

4 months ago - 4 mins read
Toyota hydrogen internal combustion engine. (Image: Toyota)

Hydrogen engines could be Britain’s ace up its sleeve – if ministers don’t strangle them

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

6 months ago - 5 mins read
Oxfordshire County Council zero emissions fire engine appliance powered by hydrogen. (Image: ULEMCo)

Hydrogen fire engine and ambulance to be trialled in Oxfordshire with refuelling from Fuel Cell Systems

Hydrogen-powered fire engine and ambulance to be trialled in Oxfordshire as part of the Hyer Power project. Fuel Cell Systems will supply on-site hydrogen production and refuelling.

8 months ago - 3 mins read
Wrightbus new flagship double decker hydrogen bus - February 2025 Driving Hydrogen

Wrightbus unveils new flagship hydrogen bus: “A like for like replacement for diesel”

Wrightbus unveils the Streetdeck Hydroliner Gen 2.0 next-gen hydrogen bus, promising lower costs, longer range, and true diesel performance.

10 months ago - 3 mins read