All Hydrogen articles – Page 13
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NewsAFC Energy launches EV charger powered by hydrogen fuel cell
Hydrogen power company AFC Energy has launched a zero emissions electric vehicle (EV) charger based on hydrogen fuel cell technology.The self-contained charging system overcomes issues associated with poor grid coverage to provide rapid EV charging anywhere it is needed.In the UK, a recent study commissioned by Scottish Power found that ...
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NewsShell opens hydrogen refuelling station at Gatwick Airport
A hydrogen refuelling station (HRS) has been opened at the Shell Service Station at Gatwick Airport, and the company has pledged to open three more in the next year. Mike Copson, hydrogen business development manager at Shell, commented: “We are pleased to be expanding our network with the opening of ...
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NewsInternational hydrogen fuel project surpasses landmark
A fleet of close to 500 hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) have travelled more than eight million kilometres since a project to develop hydrogen refuelling stations across Europe was set up in 2015.Hydrogen Mobility Europe (H2ME) said more than 30 hydrogen refuelling stations (HRS) had been developed across the ...
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NewsAberdeen to introduce hydrogen powered double decker buses
A fleet of hydrogen-powered double decker buses is set to be introduced in Aberdeen, making it the first city in the world to use them, according to the council. The contract was signed this month and will deliver 15 buses, which will be introduced later this year. The project has ...
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NewsTfL’s ’world-first’ order of 20 hydrogen double-decker buses
The world’s first hydrogen double decker buses will be introduced on three London bus routes next year, helping tackle the capital’s air quality crisis. Transport for London (TfL) has announced the order of 20 of the green buses – which produce no pollution from their exhausts - as part of ...
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NewsShell extends collaboration over hydrogen refuelling
Shell has extended its hydrogen refuelling collaboration deal with ITM Power, which was agreed in 2015. The new deal will run until 2024 and covers refuelling of all types of hydrogen vehicles; from passenger cars to commercial vehicles, including buses, trucks, trains and ships. Currently ITM Power operates hydrogen ...
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NewsUK lagging behind on hydrogen development
The UK is lagging behind the rest of the world in terms of automotive hydrogen development, with countries like China, Korea and Japan pushing ahead at a rapid rate, according to Charles Purkess, business development manager at ITM Power. He was part of the ‘Fuelling the Future: On the Road ...
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NewsWelsh hydrogen car pilot awarded £1.25m funding
Government funding of £1.25m has been awarded to Riversimple, a manufacturer of hydrogen electric cars based in Wales, to support production of a test fleet of 20 vehicles. The grant, from the government’s Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV), will support the production of 17 of Riversimple’s car, the Rasa, ...
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NewsHydrogen cell powered EV charger demonstrated
An electric vehicle charger than can generate its own power using a hydrogen cell, and work even where there is no mains electricity, has been launched. What is claimed to be the world’s first electric vehicle charger based on hydrogen fuel-cell technology has been unveiled by AFC Energy. The demonstration ...
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NewsITM opens hydrogen refuelling station next to M4
ITM Power has opened its seventh public access hydrogen refuelling station (HRS) in the UK, located at Johnson Matthey, Swindon on the M4 corridor. The opening was supported by Toyota, Hyundai and Honda, who provided the opportunity to drive Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) at the opening. The new Swindon ...
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NewsAmbulance service introduces hydrogen-electric vehicles
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust (YAS) has introduced three new hydrogen-electric support vehicles to its transport fleet. The vans, which do not produce any emissions, are powered by an electric motor using energy from both the battery and a hydrogen fuel cell. The battery recharges from a power supply and ...
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NewsOcado evaluates hydrogen fuelled lorries and vans from Ulemco
Ulemco, the company pioneering the adoption of ultra-low emission hydrogen-fuelled commercial vehicles in the UK, has delivered the first hydrogen dual-fuel van to online supermarket Ocado. The vehicle is part of a wider programme to evaluate the use of Ulemco’s cleaner vehicles for the Ocado fleet. Converted from a standard ...
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NewsAberdeen Council offers free tours of hydrogen fuel facilities
The Aberdeen City Hydrogen Energy Storage (ACHES) facility is hosting free tours for members of the public keen to find out more about the innovative approach to low carbon transport. ACHES is the city’s second hydrogen refuelling station and is part of Aberdeen City Council’s investment in hydrogen technology. Located ...
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NewsGovernment boosts hydrogen funding by £20m
Energy and clean growth minister Claire Perry has announced a £20m funding boost to businesses embracing the potential for a future UK hydrogen economy. The announcement was made during a visit to Swindon’s Hydrogen Hub and Recycling Technologies. Hydrogen fuel is currently very costly to produce and transport and the ...
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NewsHydrogen combustion powered truck to be demonstrated in UK
A truck with a combustion engine powered by hydrogen fuel will take to the roads later this year. Developed by hydrogen fuel pioneer ULEMCo, the converted Volvo FH16 vehicle will use what is believed to be the first ‘zero emission’ combustion engine anywhere in the world. The 100% hydrogen combustion ...
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NewsBoost for hydrogen as project wins £8.8m funding from DfT
Police cars and taxis will be among nearly 200 new hydrogen powered vehicles switching to zero emission miles, following a multi-million pound Government boost. The zero emission vehicles are part of a project that has won £8.8m in funding from the Department for Transport to improve access to hydrogen refuelling ...
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NewsShell opens new hydrogen site at Beaconsfield M40 services
Shell has opened a new hydrogen refuelling station at Shell Beaconsfield in Buckinghamshire, just as the Department of Transport has confirmed a multi-million pound funding boost to increase the uptake of hydrogen. Shell Beaconsfield on the M40 will be the first site in the UK to bring hydrogen under the ...
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NewsMetropolitan Police unveils fleet of hydrogen fuel cell cars
The world’s largest fleet of zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell electric police vehicles is being set up by the Metropolitan Police Service. Eleven Toyota Mirai cars will be equipped to work as both marked and unmarked vehicles for overt and covert response, as well as general purpose use. The only tailpipe ...
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NewsHydrogen network strikes deal with fuel card provider
Allstar Business Solutions is claiming to be the first fuel card provider whose cards are accepted at ITM Power’s national network of hydrogen refuelling stations. Under the deal with ITM Power, Allstar fuel cards will be accepted at ITM Power refuelling stations in addition to stations offering traditional fuels operated ...
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NewsMetropolitan Police Service trials hydrogen-powered scooters
The Metropolitan Police Service has launched a trial to test hydrogen-powered scooters, utilising fuel cell technology developed by Intelligent Energy. In line with the Mayor of London’s work to improve London’s air quality, the Met’s Fleet Services are trialling seven Suzuki Burgman Fuel Cell, zero emission hydrogen scooters. The trial ...