Alternative fuels - Page 6

The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) has welcomed moves to expand the availability of ultra-low emission hydrogen powered vehicles on UK roads.

Hyundai’s Ioniq electric and ix35 Fuel Cell vehicles expand the variety of ultra low emission cars available in the UK.

Fleet managers are now able to choose from more types of fuel than ever before. Simon Harris analyses the seven most common options available

A Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell car operated by Greentomatocars was one of the first vehicles to use a new hydrogen filling station on the M25.

Shell has launched its first hydrogen refuelling station in the UK at its Cobham service station on the M25.

Hydrogen Mobility Europe has announced the first 100 fuel cell electric vehicles are now on the road in Germany, France and the UK.

Europcar UK is adding hydrogen fuel vehicles to the fleet of its newly acquired Brunel chauffeur business thanks to an Office of Low Emission Vehicles grant.

Hyundai Motor will supply 60 ix35 fuel cell cars to the Paris-based electric taxi start-up STEP (Société du Taxi Electrique Parisien).

Plans to make electric vehicle chargepoints more widely available and convenient for motorists were put forward by Government yesterday (Monday 24 October).

New Government ultra-low emission funding is being used to expand hydrogen fuel cell vehicle take-up across the country.

Toyota has displayed its FCV Plus hydrogen fuel cell concept at the Paris motor show.

Autogas is shortly to commence a trial in London of a traditional black London taxi running on LPG.

Experts from automotive LPG supplier Autogas have been educating motorists on the fuel at two major conferences in the UK this month.

SteelCell fuel stacks promise 370-mile range and carbon-neutral emissions

Practical obstacles are preventing fleets from taking on alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs), despite mounting pressure to run low or zero emission cars.

Paragon has launched a new division to help manufacturers and fleet operators manage alternative fuel vehicles through the de-fleet and refurbishment process.

Energy storage and clean fuel company ITM Power is holding a series of hydrogen fleet user workshops and ride and drive events.

A European Commission study is seeking the views of commercial fleet operators on CNG fuelled vehicles to help inform the future roll-out of refuelling infrastructure.

Public and private sector fleets will be able to get up to 75% off the cost of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles thanks to the launch of a £2 million Government fund.

The University of Birmingham has taken delivery of one of the UK’s first hydrogen fuel cell fleet vehicles, a Hyundai ix35.

Greentomatocars is operating the first Toyota Mirai in the UK to be booked in for a routine service after clocking up almost 10,000 miles.

A number of Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell vehicles have been provided to German car sharing service BeeZero, to be launched in Munich this summer.

Despite the potential to cut fuel bills by 40% and offering environmental benefits over diesel and petrol, LPG has never caught on. Andrew Ryan investigates why

The government-backed London Hydrogen Network Expansion project (LHNE) has broken two new distance records for hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).

Many vehicles use the additive to comply with the Euro 6 emissions standard, but top-up intervals and costs vary massively. Christopher Smith reports

Aberdeen City Council and Co-wheels has added two hydrogen fuel cell Hyundai ix35 SUVs to its car sharing programme.

The London Hydrogen Network Expansion programme (LHNE) is set to showcase the benefits and range of fuel cell vehicles with a five day and night marathon around the M25.

Audi has unveiled its H-Tron hydrogen quattro SUV concept at the Detroit motor show.

Autogas has welcomed Government plans for the introduction of five Clean Air Zones in Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham, Derby and Southampton.

Hyundai Motor has delivered five ix35 fuel cell vehicles to the Paris-based electric taxi start-up STEP (Société du Taxi Electrique Parisien).

Growing concerns about vehicle emissions and poor air quality have sparked a renewed interest in LPG vehicle conversions, reports Autogas.

The new Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell saloon is eligible for the plug-in car grant in recognition of its zero emissions performance.

The introduction of clearer signage and branding at 215 Autogas LPG refuelling stations has been completed.

Autogas has appointed Auke Faber in the newly created role of conversion scheme advisor.

Mayor of London Boris Johnson has test driven the Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle during a tour of Japan, ahead of Transport for London adding the vehicles to its fleet.

The Hydrogen Transport in European Cities (HyTEC) consortium is plotting the way forward for the deployment and operation of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

Drivers at Air Products have praised the Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell, seven months into the company’s trial of the technology.

The first hydrogen filling station in the north of England has opened just off the M1 near Sheffield.

Concerns over diesel emissions could make way for cost and fuel efficient LPG-powered vans

LPG supplier, Autogas, will be showcasing three LPG vehicles at the Cenex low carbon vehicle event, taking place at Millbrook on 9th and 10th September.