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The European Council has approved a proposal that sets ambitious emission reduction targets for the heavy-duty transport sector. These targets essentially mandate a gradual transition away from fossil fuel-powered vehicles, making way for zero-emissions trucks and buses fueled by hydrogen or batteries.

Hyzon Motors, a US-based hydrogen fuel cell truck manufacturer, is closing its European truck factory in Winschoten, Netherlands, less than a year after acquiring full ownership of its European operations. The decision comes amid a strategic shift towards a third-party assembly model, mirroring its approach in the US.

Pioneering bus manufacturer Wrightbus, based in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, has secured a significant order for its zero-emission hydrogen buses from German bus operator West Verkehr. The deal involves the supply of 12 Kite Hydroliner single-deck buses, marking another milestone in Wrightbus’s expansion into the European sustainable transport market.

The Dutch organization GroenvermogenNL has launched the €18 million HyTROS research and development program, focusing on hydrogen transportation, offshore storage, and safety.

As electric vehicles gain dominance, hydrogen advocates are looking to secure their place in the clean mobility market. Here, we delve into the current landscape, challenges, and hopes for hydrogen mobility in France, especially for light commercial vehicles (LCVs).

Iberdrola is making a bold move to become a global frontrunner in green hydrogen technology. With a portfolio of 60 green hydrogen projects spanning Spain, the United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil, and the United States, the company is poised to invest a staggering €9 billion by 2030.

A study by the Norddeutscher Reallabor (NRL) highlights the pivotal role of green hydrogen in Germany’s industrial decarbonization efforts. The study estimates the country’s future demand for green hydrogen to reach at least 211 TWh annually as industries transition to climate-friendly technologies.

France on Wednesday repeated calls to class hydrogen produced with atomic power as “green”, lining up a new clash with Germany over nuclear’s role in Europe’s energy plans.

Germany is stepping up its commitment to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with an ambitious project that combines green hydrogen, carbon capture, and cutting-edge Fischer Tropsch (FT) technology. The collaboration between Johnson Matthey (JM) and bp has marked a significant milestone by having EDL Anlagenbau Gesellschaft select their FT CANS™ technology for the HyKero plant in Böhlen-Lippendorf, Germany.

The United Kingdom should eliminate the pursuit of hydrogen heating to shift its focus towards decarbonizing heat with electric heat pumps, according to the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC), the government’s independent advisors on infrastructure.