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Toyota reveals hydrogen-fuelled Hilux pickup
Wednesday 6th September 2023
Revealed at the brand’s Burnaston car plant in Derby, the ground-breaking vehicle combines an expected driving range of over 365 miles along with zero tailpipe emissions. It’s been developed in a joint project with consortium partners announced in December 2022 and supported by government funding. The prototype uses Toyota’s latest second-generation fuel… Read more
Parcel delivery fleets to trial hydrogen van
Friday 25th August 2023
First Hydrogen is opening up fleet trials for its hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered vehicle (FCEV) to parcel delivery companies. Following initial fleet operator road trials in the UK, with firms including SSE and Rivus, the company’s proof-of-concept demonstrator vehicles are planned for operational trials with several parcel delivery companies looking to enhance their growing greener fleets… Read more
BMW – iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet visits the UK; real-world useage delivers valuable knowledge; paves the way for potential series production
Monday 14th August 2023
After four years of development work, the BMW iX5 Hydrogen vehicle and its development project are entering its critical next phase as the first vehicles enter a pilot fleet of under 100 vehicles. The fleet is being deployed internationally for demonstration and trial purposes. This active driving experience will be… Read more
Element 2 to open £4.1m hydrogen hub at Teesside Airport
Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Element 2 is to construct a new hydrogen refuelling station at Teesside Airport, further its work to turn the Tees Valley into a hub for zero-emission transportation. The £4.1m project will see the high-volume hydrogen refuelling station go live in 2024 in a strategic alliance with the airport and Innervated… Read more
Double digit growth for UK car production since January – SMMT
Thursday 27th July 2023
UK car production rose 11.7% in the first half of the year to 450,168 units with June – up 16.2% – the fifth consecutive month of growth, according to the latest figures published today by the SMMT. The performance represented the best first half since 2021 as manufacturers were increasingly… Read more