Multevo, the highways and verge maintenance specialist, has developed the world’s first Hydrohog – the high performance and multi-purpose highway maintenance machine powered by diesel and hydrogen. Diesel is replaced by up to 40%, and this considerably reduces emissions. The…
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Competition winners to deliver the UK’s first hydrogen transport trials in Tees Valley
Hydrogen transport pilots in the Tees Valley area will establish the UK as a leader in the technology and propel us towards our net-zero goals, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced on 7 August 2021, as he unveiled the winners of a £2.5 million R&D competition.
Government funding for hydrogen-fuelled fire trucks in Oxfordshire
ULEMCo, the hydrogen fuel specialist, has been awarded government funding with its partners to produce an optimised design for specialised hydrogen-fuelled vehicles. Working with Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) and its Fire and Rescue Service, ULEMCo will design the fuel cell…
Electra commences build of its first hydrogen-electric HGV commercial vehicle range
HyRange system from German/English manufacturer Proton Motor Fuel Cell for its prototype electric hydrogen commercial vehicle range.
Electra signs MOU with Proton Power Systems for the production of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
Electra Commercial Vehicles has signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Proton Motor Power Systems, a producer of hydrogen fuel cells and electric hybrid systems with a zero-carbon footprint, to develop zero-emission fuel cell trucks in the UK and Ireland.…
An educational journey towards an electric future
OWL Midlands, held on July 8 at New Hall in Sutton Coldfield, will have the new ‘Dennis to the Rescue’ mobile classroom on show. Attendees will also discover the benefits of switching over to electric refuse collection vehicles.
Daimler Trucks begins rigorous testing of its hydrogen fuel-cell truck for long haul applications
Daimler Trucks focuses on hydrogen-powered fuel-cells for the electrification of its vehicles for flexible and demanding long-haul transport.
Ziegler commits to research into hydrogen-fuelled firefighting vehicles
Firefighting vehicle manufacturer Ziegler is investigating hydrogen as an energy source for firefighting trucks.
Reconomy wins waste and recycling contract with ITM Power
Sheffield hydrogen specialist, ITM Power, has appointed Reconomy to manage its waste and recycling services at its Gigafactory near Meadowhall.
Zero-emission trucks: industry and environmentalists call for binding targets for infrastructure
ruck makers and environmentalists have joined forces to push for the deployment of 11,000 charging points for electric trucks across the EU by 2025, rising to 42,000 by 2030. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and Transport & Environment (T&E) made this call to the European Commission in a joint letter.