Tag: Hydrogen

Tasmania has launched its first hydrogen-powered public transport initiative with three fuel cell buses now operating across Hobart’s Metro network, powered by locally produced green hydrogen as part of the state’s push toward net-zero emissions by 2030. The hydrogen electric buses (HEB), manufactured by Foton with fuel-cell systems developed by SinoHytec and Toyota, form part … Continue reading Tasmania maps out hydrogen-powered bus fleet and fuelling

Australia has taken a significant step into the hydrogen economy with the launch of its first publicly accessible renewable hydrogen refuelling station in Geelong, Victoria, as the nation positions itself to become a major player in the global clean energy market. The $62 million Viva Energy Hub facility, which opened on June 13, 2025, marks … Continue reading Hydrogen still finding its feet as a transport fuel

From the skies above to the roads below, hydrogen is gaining momentum as a clean fuel source across different sectors in the global shift towards a cleaner energy future. Flying Towards Greener Aviation London Gatwick Airport is partnering with Airbus, Easyjet, and global hydrogen producer Air Products, to develop hydrogen infrastructure to fuel short and … Continue reading Hydrogen takes flight as aviation fuel as Brisbane H2 hub gets underway

Toyota is using the demanding Super Taikyu race series as an environment to stress-test and refine its hydrogen technology and has come up with a way of addressing the ‘boil-off’ problem that has been limiting the adoption of liquid hydrogen as an automotive fuel. Intense endurance racing conditions push Toyota’s hydrogen technology to its limits, … Continue reading Toyota proves hydrogen boil-off solution in endurance racing

Leaders from Toyota, Mazda and Subaru announcing their commitment to internal combustion drivetrains

Boldly committing to internal combustion engine technology, three prominent Japanese car-makers known for their cautious approach to electric vehicles – Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru – jointly announced a bold initiative to continue manufacturing petrol engines. This decision underscores their belief in the ongoing importance of conventional powertrains, backed by strong sales of hybrid vehicles, seemingly … Continue reading Toyota, Mazda and Subaru commit to combustion

TAFE NSW and Foton Mobility Distribution (FMD) have joined forces to launch a curriculum of ‘Hydrogen Heavy Transport MicroSkill Courses’ for automotive sector workers that aim to address skill challenges in the growing fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) industry by providing specialised training. At first the course will consist of two two-hour modules. The first, … Continue reading TAFE NSW launches hydrogen training

Daimler Truck head of truck technology Andreas Gorbach

Mercedes-Benz has been making headlines recently. First, its GenH2 prototype – approved for public road use – completed the #HydrogenRecordRun, where it covered 1047km using just one fill of liquid hydrogen. Soon after, an eActros 600 prototype took the spotlight, travelling over 1000km with only a single intermediate charge. Daimler has since confirmed that the … Continue reading Mercedes-Benz pushes the range envelope with hydrogen and electric trucks

Australia is taking a step towards a greener future with the recent agreement between ReNu Energy subsidiary Countrywide Hydrogen and the Walkinshaw Automotive Group. Continue reading Walkinshaw partners with Countrywide Hydrogen  plans for fuel cell truck conversion and production

The collaboration between Viritech, a developer of high-performance hydrogen powertrain solutions for the automotive industry, and Haydale, a specialist in graphene-enhanced nanomaterials, could help create new materials for ‘Type 5’ hydrogen storage tanks, providing a significant market opportunity that could help speed the adoption of hydrogen powered fuel cell powertrains, initially in commercial vehicles. Viritech … Continue reading Nanomaterials advance hydrogen storage for fuel cells

A recent swathe of activity within the automotive industry suggests that hydrogen, as an energy source, is becoming more widely accepted as an addition to support battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and meet forthcoming emissions targets.  Following a period of fence-sitting on – and even abandoning – hydrogen projects, established manufacturers are now collaborating to develop … Continue reading Hydrogen-fuelled transport back on the agenda