MAN hTGX becomes first hydrogen truck cleared for ADR chemical haulage

Vervaeke's MAN hTGX is Europe's first ADR-approved hydrogen truck for hazardous chemical transport, following January 2025 rule changes.

Aberdeen sells hydrogen bus fleet as decade-long project ends

Aberdeen sells its 25 hydrogen double-decker buses and exits BP joint venture after refuelling failures left the fleet grounded for over a year.

Cavendish completes one of Italy's largest hydrogen stations ahead of Olympics

The Brunico station can dispense 800 kg of hydrogen daily for buses, trucks and cars, supporting transfers to Winter Olympics venues in the Dolomites.

GeoPura wins £80m contract to supply hydrogen for Lower Thames Crossing

British hydrogen producer secures largest green hydrogen deal ever awarded for a UK construction project.

Orlen opens fifth hydrogen station in Poland to supply Piła bus fleet

Polish energy group Orlen has opened a hydrogen refuelling station in Piła, its fifth public site in Poland. The station will supply five municipal buses under a 219,000 kg hydrogen agreement, and forms part of an EU-funded programme to build 16 more stations across the country.

Hydrogen-powered 1957 Chevy Bel Air sells for $100,000 at charity auction

CRC Industries' hydrogen ICE hot rod crossed the block at Scottsdale on 21 January, raising $100,000 for skilled trades scholarships. The 500 hp Bel Air uses a converted Gen 3 HEMI that emits only water vapour.

NASA's Artemis II moon mission delayed by liquid hydrogen leak

Wet dress rehearsal for NASA's crewed lunar mission terminated at T-5:15 after hydrogen leak detected at umbilical interface. The SLS rocket requires over 537,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen chilled to -253°C - the same cryogenic fuel Daimler Truck is betting on for long-haul transport.

Italy writes EU green hydrogen targets into national law after delay

Decree transposes RED III with binding targets requiring 42% of industrial hydrogen to be renewable by 2030, rising to 60% by 2035. Transport sector must reach 1% green hydrogen by decade's end. Italy had faced infringement proceedings over late transposition.

Germany launches €220m funding for hydrogen trucks and refuelling stations

The BMV scheme bundles infrastructure and vehicle funding, requiring applicants to link station construction with truck purchases. Germany's existing hydrogen network has shrunk in recent years and currently stands at 50 stations across 46 cities.

Daimler builds 100 liquid hydrogen trucks as series production slips

The Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 enters small-series production at Wörth from late 2026, with 100 units heading to fleet customers. Full series volumes have been pushed to the early 2030s after hydrogen refuelling infrastructure failed to materialise at the pace Daimler expected.

Scania, Hyundai and Hyliko join H2Accelerate as Iveco and Shell exit

Europe's flagship hydrogen truck project has restructured after Iveco Group and Shell withdrew. Three new partners join Volvo Group to deploy 125 fuel cell trucks across six countries.

Toyota chairman demonstrates hydrogen rally car on Monaco circuit

Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda drove the GR Yaris Rally2 H2 Concept on the Monaco GP circuit as Toyota lobbies for hydrogen in world championship motorsport.