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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.

1 week ago - 4 mins read
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£1billion off UK energy bills: Centrica’s North Sea hydrogen storage plans

What to do when the wind doesn’t blow and the sun doesn’t shine? Centrica has a plan: turn the Rough North Sea site into a hydrogen battery.

1 week ago - 5 mins read
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Hydrogen refuelling comes to Aberdeen’s First Bus depot

Aberdeen has received the green light to install a hydrogen refuelling station at First Bus’ King Street depot.

2 weeks ago - 2 mins read
Hydrogen cars vs Electric cars - BEVs alone won't cut it: Why hydrogen is key to a balanced zero-emission UK

BEVs alone won’t cut it: Why hydrogen is key to a balanced zero-emission UK

As the UK accelerates toward its zero-emission targets, the rise in electric cars reveals underlying challenges that hydrogen cars could help address.

4 weeks ago - 4 mins read

UK’s largest green hydrogen plant given go-ahead in Bradford following UK Budget

Bradford is set to host the UK’s largest low-carbon hydrogen production facility, thanks to a funding boost announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves during Wednesday’s Budget speech.

1 month ago - 3 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?

Analysis: How does Rachel Reeves’ Budget address hydrogen and clean energy?

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?

1 month ago - 4 mins read
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UK Budget summary: Rachel Reeves’ plans for hydrogen and clean energy

With speculation running high around tax reform and fiscal balance in the lead-up to the UK’s latest budget, the Chancellor’s ambitions for clean energy have emerged as a focal point – especially regarding hydrogen.

1 month ago - 1 min read
Waste2Race hydrogen-powered car fuelled by sewage

‘Waste2Race’ project: The hydrogen-powered car fuelled by sewage

A project named Waste2Race at the University of Warwick, led by students and engineers at the WMG department, is developing a hydrogen-powered car fuelled by sewage.

2 months ago - 3 mins read
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Hydrogen: Surrey introduces 34 new single and double-decker buses on key routes

Surrey’s roads are about to get a lot cleaner – and a lot quieter – as Surrey County Council rolls out 34 new hydrogen-powered buses this month.

2 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.

3 months ago - 5 mins read
Chapelcross Nuclear Power Station Hydrogen Hub

Scottish nuclear power station transforms into hydrogen energy hub

The once-powerful Chapelcross Nuclear Plant is embarking on a new chapter producing hydrogen.

3 months ago - 4 mins read
Q&A/Walkaround with Lead Engineer for Toyota's HYDROGEN HILUX Prototype | Driving Hydrogen

Q&A/walk-around video: Lead Engineer for Toyota’s Hydrogen Hilux Prototype

Driving Hydrogen had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Chris Fisher – Lead Manufacturing Engineer for Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK’s hydrogen Hilux prototype.

3 months ago - 1 min read
Lord Bamford believes politicians around the globe have been ‘mesmerised’ by Tesla CEO Elon Musk

Lord Bamford talks hydrogen; says politicians have been ‘mesmerised by Musk’

JCB chairman Lord Bamford has urged the ‘powers that be’ to introduce the infrastructure so that hydrogen can be more easily accessible for heavy duty machines.

3 months ago - 5 mins read
Balfour Beatty Hydrogen Diesel Hybrid Salt Spreader Heavy Machine Retrofit August 2024 - Driving Hydrogen

Balfour Beatty: Retrofits hydrogen hybrid system to HGVs, proving success

Balfour Beatty has taken a pioneering step in decarbonising its existing heavy machinery by retrofitting vehicles with a hybrid hydrogen system.

3 months ago - 3 mins read
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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”.

4 months ago - 3 mins read
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HGV manufacturer admits green hydrogen offers a ‘compelling solution’

Hydrogen ‘could soon be challenging’ diesel for the lead in the provision of fuel for the HGV market, according to Dr David Telford.

4 months ago - 4 mins read
HVS Announce Partnership With Hybot

HVS partner with Hybot: Setting sights on global hydrogen truck expansion

Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has joined forces with Guangzhou Hybot Technology Co., Ltd. to push the boundaries of hydrogen fuel cell technology in commercial vehicles.

4 months ago - 2 mins read
Mercedes Benz GenH2 Fleet Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Truck Air Products August 2024 Driving Hydrogen

Fleets keen for hydrogen, says Venson

Are fleets ready to embrace hydrogen? According to Venson Automotive Solutions, the answer is yes. 37% of drivers expressed interest in…

4 months ago - 2 mins read
Jaguar Land Rover have built a hydrogen prototype based on their Defender

Hydrogen can help motor industry wean off fossil fuels, says JLR’s Jon Tongue

Jaguar Land Rover’s Sustainability Manager Jon Tongue says ‘diversity is key’ to the motor industry weaning itself off a reliance on fossil fuels – and feels hydrogen has an important role to play.

4 months ago - 6 mins read
Meld Energy 250 Million green hydrogen plant in Hull United Kingdom July 2024

Largest green hydrogen plant in UK worth £250 million given go-ahead to build in Hull

Meld Energy, a pioneering green hydrogen developer, has secured approval to construct the UK’s largest green hydrogen production facility in Hull.

5 months ago - 3 mins read