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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.

1 hour ago - 1 min read

TÜV SÜD to run Aberdeen’s giant green hydrogen testbed

TÜV SÜD will run Aberdeen’s new green hydrogen test site, set to open in 2027, offering industrial-scale testing for electrolysers, valves, meters and more.

5 days ago - 3 mins read
JCB's hydrogen engine loadall on site with BAM Construction.

JCB’s hydrogen telehandler proves itself on site with BAM Construction

JCB’s hydrogen loadall gets real-world testing with BAM Construction, proving it works just as well as diesel – but without the emissions.

2 weeks ago - 3 mins read
Cummins hydrogen engine 6.7 litre Project Brunel. (Image: Cummins)

Cummins brands UK-built 6.7-litre hydrogen engine “success” and is “ready to go”

Cummins completes Project Brunel, developing a UK-built 6.7-litre hydrogen combustion engine for commercial vehicles and heavy duty machines.

2 weeks ago - 4 mins read
Explore Plant bags first Scania hydrogen truck for UK operations

Explore Transport bags first Scania hydrogen truck for UK operations

Explore Transport has secured the UK’s first Scania hydrogen fuel cell truck, entering service in 2026 as part of HyHAUL’s M4 corridor trial.

3 weeks ago - 5 mins read
King Charles gives hydrogen diggers Royal blessing at JCB's 80th birthday

King Charles gives hydrogen diggers Royal blessing at JCB’s 80th birthday

King Charles visited JCB to celebrate its 80th anniversary and see its hydrogen-powered machines in action. JCB aims to swap diesel for hydrogen, keeping power while cutting emissions.

4 weeks 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.

1 month ago - 3 mins read
Electric moped charging on the street in London. (Image: Alamy)

Viritech explores hydrogen range extender for electric mopeds

Viritech is exploring a hydrogen fuel cell range extender for small battery vehicles, aiming to boost range and productivity.

1 month ago - 2 mins read
HVS on the brink: Pivot from truck manufacturing to tech licensing amid financial turmoil.

HVS on the brink: Pivots from truck manufacturing to tech licensing amid financial turmoil

HVS pivots from hydrogen truck making to tech licensing amid financial struggles, seeking £10m investment to clear debt and secure future.

1 month ago - 4 mins read
Element 2's hydrogen refuelling station at Teeside Airport (mockup). Image: (Element 2)

Hydrogen refuelling: Element 2’s Teeside Airport station bags planning approval

Element 2’s Teesside Airport hydrogen refuelling station gets green light, bringing the UK’s mass hydrogen adoption another step closer.

1 month ago - 4 mins read
A Bosch fuel-cell power module comprises several hundred individual parts and weighs more than 500 kilograms

Johnson Matthey and Bosch join forces in hydrogen fuel cell push

Johnson Matthey and Bosch have partnered to develop high-performance catalyst coated membranes (CCMs) for hydrogen fuel cells.

2 months ago - 4 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
Aegis lands £100 million to build 30 new UK hydrogen refuelling stations

Aegis lands £100 million to build 30 new UK hydrogen refuelling stations

Aegis Energy has raised £100 million from Quinbrook to develop the UK’s first multi refuelling hubs for hydrogen, electric, bio-CNG, and HVO.

2 months ago - 4 mins read
Green hydrogen: Hygen secures multi-million-pound funding to scale UK hydrogen production.

Green hydrogen: Hygen secures multi-million-pound funding to scale UK hydrogen production

Hygen Energy has secured a multi-million-pound funding deal to expand its green hydrogen production at Tyseley Energy Park in Birmingham.

2 months ago - 3 mins read
Lord Bamford JCB Hydrogen Engine 16x9 Studio Photo August 2024 Driving Hydrogen

JCB earns landmark approval for hydrogen engines across Europe

After three years, £100 million, and countless cups of tea, JCB’s hydrogen combustion engine has been signed off by 11 licensing authorities.

2 months ago - 4 mins read
Haush launches new green hydrogen production facility and HQ in Wales

Haush launches new green hydrogen production facility and HQ in Wales

Green energy firm Haush unveils its new global HQ and green hydrogen production facility in Pembroke Dock in Wales.

3 months ago - 3 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.

3 months ago - 4 mins read
Vauxhall Movano HYDROGEN LCV Van Pricing Specs Announced - Driving Hydrogen December 2024

Vauxhall Movano HYDROGEN: Spec options and pricing revealed

The new Vauxhall Movano HYDROGEN is gearing up for a spring 2025 launch and Stellantis have just released the pricing and spec options.

3 months ago - 5 mins read
UK Government reveals Clean Power 2030 Action Plan: What does it mean for hydrogen?

UK Government reveals Clean Power 2030 Action Plan: What does it mean for hydrogen?

The UK government has announced its landmark Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, aiming to achieve 100% clean electricity by 2030.

3 months ago - 5 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