Red Bull Advanced Technologies, the high-performance arm of Red Bull Racing Group, is partnering with mobility technology company AVL to develop the next generation of ultra-high-power density fuel cell technology. The lightweight solutions are expected to be two-thirds lighter than conventional fuel cell systems, thereby paving the way for net-zero carbon emissions across high-performance automotive, motorsport and aviation industries. This collaboration combines AVL’s industry leading portfolio of PEM fuel cell technology and Red Bull’s winning technologies and novel methodologies in lightwe ..read more

Researchers at Robert Gordon University (RGU) have designed a tubular cell that can withstand high temperatures which will help cut costs as well as moves toward greener forms of energy. Led by RGU’s School of Engineering in collaboration with University of Surrey the team have developed a solution to aid the production of hydrogen by designing, fabricating, and testing electrodes used in solid oxide steam electrolysis (SOSE) for waste steam generated from nuclear power plants. SOSE systems operate at between 600 °C to 900 °C temperature range and the associated cathode, electrolyte and ..read more

Global green and renewable hydrogen pioneer Lhyfe has unveiled plansfor its first UK plant to support the country’s net zero ambitions. The company’s proposed facility in the North East of England is receiving support from Shepherd Offshore, a leading maritime and energy service provider, following the signing of a land deal. If plans are approved, Lhyfe’s facility on the brownfield site of the historic Neptune Bank Power Station in Wallsend, North Tyneside, would have an initial capacity of 20 megawatts (MW), capable of producing up to eight tonnes of green hydrogen per day. Named Lhyf ..read more

Automotive and green energy developer, First Hydrogen has begun vehicle trials with gas distribution network, Wales & West Utilities (WWU). First Hydrogen’s unique hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle (FCEV) will operate from WWU’s Swansea depot, as part of the business’ fleet of 1,300 vehicles, which are deployed across Wales and the south west of England. The FCEV will support network engineers to make customer call outs and undertake repair and maintenance work. The trial will showcase First Hydrogen’s FCEV advantage over battery electric vehicles in range (630 km/400 mile), p ..read more

Following the success of the inaugural Hydrogen Week in February 2023, dates have been announced for the 2024 awareness raising week. Taking place from Monday 26th February until Sunday 3rd March 2024 it will bring together stakeholders from across the nation to collaborate, celebrate and promote the role of hydrogen in reaching the UK’s net zero targets. With over 6,300 individuals and 110 partners and supporters taking part in this year’s Hydrogen Week, 2024 is set to be even bigger. Spearheaded by the North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA), Hydrogen Week 2024 will unite hydrogen regions across ..read more

Zero emission automotive and energy developer, First Hydrogen will host its first ever track day for major UK fleet managers to showcase its unique hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCEV). The event will provide an exclusive opportunity to test drive the Company’s hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles (LCVs) on the track at HORIBA MIRA, near Coventry, UK. Taking place at the end of October, First Hydrogen is set to welcome members from some 20 UK fleet operators that collectively own and manage more than a quarter of a million fleet vehicles. All attendees will have hands-on acc ..read more

Chief Secretary to the Treasury, John Glen MP, and Metro Mayor Dan Norris officially launched the centre, which develops clean transportation technology for tomorrow. IAAPS, the University of Bath’s new state-of-the-art facility which develops clean, sustainable and affordable technologies to support the transport industry in the transition to net zero, was officially launched on Thursday, 28th September. The event was attended by prominent guests from industry, academia and trade bodies as well as representatives from regional and national government, including Chris Skidmore, MP for Kingswoo ..read more

– Industry and policymakers across the UK can discover how hydrogen power can fuel their journey to net zero as 2G Energy, a leading manufacturer of combined heat and power (CHP) systems, takes its innovative technology on tour for the first time. 2G’s ‘Road to Net Zero Tour’ will be the first of its kind to showcase a 100% hydrogen-powered CHP engine, giving business leaders, national and local policymakers and planners the opportunity to understand how a hydrogen CHP engine works. The technology can help the UK achieve its 2050 net zero ambitions. Mark Holtmann, Managing ..read more

Zero-emission, hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle innovator, Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), has laid out its plans to disrupt the haulage industry, unveiling a clean-sheet-designed hydrogen-electric Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV). Showcasing its game-changing hydrogen powertrain in the form of a 40-tonne HGV technology demonstrator underlines the company’s objective of being the first indigenous UK designed and developed hydrogen-electric HGV on the market. With government targets to curtail sales of all non-zero emission 3.5 -26t HGVs set to come into play by 2035 or earlier and all sales o ..read more

A commitment to the alternative fuel market and success in offering hydrogen storage systems to customers across the globe has secured Luxfer Gas Cylinders the International Trade accolade from the East Midlands Business Masters. The win was announced on Thursday 13 October 2022, with Luxfer lauded for its growth trajectory, which has seen a raft of innovative projects delivered, all harnessing the power of hydrogen fuel for transport. The world-leading manufacturer of high-pressure aluminium and composite cylinders has a specialist and expanding alternative fuel facility based in No ..read more