Close Menu
Energy NewsEnergy News
  • NEWS
    • Breaking News
    • Hydrogen
    • Energy Storage
    • Grid
    • SMR
    • Projects
    • Production
    • Transport
    • Research
  • SPOTLIGHT
    • Interviews
    • Face 2 Face
    • Podcast
    • Webinars
    • Analysis
    • Columnists
    • Reviews
    • Events
  • REGIONAL
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • Middle east
    • Pacific
  • COMMUNITY
  • ABOUT
    • Advisory Board
    • Contact us
    • Report Your News
    • Advertize
    • Subscribe
LinkedIn X (Twitter) YouTube Facebook
Trending
  • Primary Hydrogen Accelerates Natural Hydrogen Exploration with Phase 2 Soil Sampling in British Columbia
  • Moeve and Zaffra Target e-SAF Deployment at Green Hydrogen Hub
  • Kazakhstan and South Korea’s YPP Sign $3.1B Pact for Green Hydrogen and Ammonia
  • Ocior Energy Wins Green Hydrogen Contract with HPCL in India
  • Black & Veatch Completes FEED Study for Whitelee Green Hydrogen Project in UK
  • BP Eyes Offtakers for German Green Hydrogen Plant as It Retreats from UK Projects
  • Daimler Truck Defers Hydrogen Rollout but Maintains Strategic Confidence in Long-Term Value
  • Chile’s $16B H2 Magallanes Green Hydrogen Project Faces Environmental Pushback
LinkedIn X (Twitter) YouTube Facebook
Energy NewsEnergy News
  • NEWS
    • Breaking News
    • Hydrogen
    • Energy Storage
    • Grid
    • SMR
    • Projects
    • Production
    • Transport
    • Research
  • SPOTLIGHT
    • Interviews
    • Face 2 Face
    • Podcast
    • Webinars
    • Analysis
    • Columnists
    • Reviews
    • Events
  • REGIONAL
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • Middle east
    • Pacific
  • COMMUNITY
  • ABOUT
    • Advisory Board
    • Contact us
    • Report Your News
    • Advertize
    • Subscribe
Energy NewsEnergy News
Home Home - Europe
Green Hydrogen H2 News

HVS Unveils UK’s First Hydrogen-Powered HGV Prototype

Anela DoksoBy Anela Dokso02/10/20232 Mins Read
Share
LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Email WhatsApp Telegram

Glasgow-based Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has just unveiled the X1.5, the United Kingdom’s inaugural full-sized hydrogen-powered Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) prototype. It’s not just a vehicle; it’s a beacon of hope for the environment and a testament to the power of hydrogen fuel-cell technology.

The X1.5 isn’t an ordinary vehicle. It’s the harbinger of change, the first of many prototypes that HVS plans to unleash onto the road. Its primary mission? To undergo comprehensive testing, from dyno tests to rigorous systems testing and calibration. But what sets this HGV apart from the rest is its commitment to environmental conservation.

Heavy Goods Vehicles, despite making up just 1.5% of the vehicle population, are responsible for a staggering 19% of total emissions. It’s a concerning statistic, but the X1.5 is here to tip the scales in favor of the environment. These hydrogen-powered HGVs, including the X1.5, emit a mere 693ml of water per kilometer. This remarkable feat is achieved through the magic of hydrogen fuel-cell technology, where hydrogen is seamlessly converted into electricity. And the best part? Zero harmful emissions, making our green isles a cleaner, healthier place to be.

HVS isn’t merely toying with prototypes; they’re marching toward a sustainable future. Earlier this year, they dazzled the world with their HGV technology demonstrator. But there’s no slowing down. John McKenna, the brilliant Chief Technical Officer at HVS, couldn’t hide his enthusiasm.

This isn’t just about a new vehicle; it’s a paradigm shift in design and engineering. HVS embarked on a journey with a clean slate, crafting a zero-emission, hydrogen-electric HGV. Their mission is clear: combatting one of the most pressing issues in the transport industry – heavy haulage emissions.

Share. LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Email

Related Posts

hydrogen

Moeve and Zaffra Target e-SAF Deployment at Green Hydrogen Hub

16/07/2025
hydrogen

Black & Veatch Completes FEED Study for Whitelee Green Hydrogen Project in UK

16/07/2025
Hydrogen

BP Eyes Offtakers for German Green Hydrogen Plant as It Retreats from UK Projects

15/07/2025
Batteries Lithium

VERBUND and Fluence Advance Germany’s Grid Stability with 92MW of New Battery Storage

15/07/2025
hydrogen

Masdar and EnBW Team Up on Offshore Wind, Energy Storage and Green Hydrogen Development

14/07/2025
Hydrogen

EU Launches €3M Initiative to Accelerate Türkiye’s Hydrogen Transition

14/07/2025
Hydrogen

Primary Hydrogen Accelerates Natural Hydrogen Exploration with Phase 2 Soil Sampling in British Columbia

16/07/2025
hydrogen

Moeve and Zaffra Target e-SAF Deployment at Green Hydrogen Hub

16/07/2025
Kazakhstan and South Korea's YPP Sign $3.1B Pact for Green Hydrogen and Ammonia

Kazakhstan and South Korea’s YPP Sign $3.1B Pact for Green Hydrogen and Ammonia

16/07/2025
hydrogen

Ocior Energy Wins Green Hydrogen Contract with HPCL in India

16/07/2025

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest news from the hydrogen market subscribe to our newsletter.

LinkedIn X (Twitter) Facebook YouTube

News

  • Inteviews
  • Webinars
  • Hydrogen
  • Spotlight
  • Regional

Company

  • Advertising
  • Media Kits
  • Contact Info
  • GDPR Policy

Subscriptions

  • Subscribe
  • Newsletters
  • Sponsored News

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest news from EnergyNewsBiz about hydrogen.

© 2025 EnergyNews.biz
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms
  • Accessibility

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.