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Andy McGarvey’s courier business has saved £20,000 running his Ford Transit on LPG autogas.

Toyota is to launch its all-new Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle in the UK next year.

Linda Gomersall, general manager at Autogas, explains why a choice of fuels is good for policy.

Sainsbury’s has announced the UK’s first supermarket forecourt hydrogen dispenser will be located at its Hendon store by the end of the year.

The first new Hyundai ix35 fuel cell vehicles have been delivered to the UK.

The LPG Autogas industry has called on the Government to replace individual fuel strategies with an integrated approach which sets out a framework supporting gaseous alternatives such as LPG.

A government announcement of up to £11 million of funding to prepare the UK for the roll-out of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles has been welcomed by Air Products.

Hyundai Motor UK has appointed Robin Hayles in the newly created position of sustainable fuel development manager to develop and deliver Hyundai's fuel cell and sustainable fuels strategy.

Gas supplier Air Products is 'disappointed' the Liberal Democrats pre-election manifesto does not look at hydrogen vehicles, instead focusing on battery electric.

Autogas is challenging fleet managers and company car drivers to find out how the very latest in LPG autogas technology measures up to their current vehicles at the Cenex low carbon vehicle event, by getting behind the wheel of its gas-powered Ford Focus 1.6T EcoBoost demonstrator.

Toyota has reached an important production staging post in its programme to launch its first fuel cell vehicle, gaining government-approved status to build and inspect high-pressure hydrogen tanks.

Results from a nationwide public survey by Comres, showed that British drivers would consider converting to LPG to avoid the rising costs of petrol and diesel as fuel prices are predicted to rise by an average of 10.4% over the next six years.

Air Products has announced the introduction of an additional SmartFuel hydrogen high pressure tube trailer to its fleet.

Hyundai's ix35 Fuel Cell has driven a record distance for a hydrogen-powered production car on a single tank, covering 700 kilometres (434 miles) across three countries.

Toyota has revealed the exterior design of its hydrogen-powered Fuel Cell Sedan, following the car’s appearance in concept form at motor shows since October 2013.

UK researchers have announced what they believe to be a game-changer in the use of hydrogen as a ‘green’ fuel.

The LP Gas industry trade association, UKLPG, has welcomed the inclusion of LP Gas in a report by The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP), which outlines plans to decarbonise road transport fuel in the period to 2030 and beyond.

Nearly half of London drivers would consider switching their vehicles to run on LPG Autogas, according to new research out today.

Toyota says it is on course to launch the company's first fuel cell production car in 2015.

The huge rise in the cost of diesel, which has increased by almost 100% since 1991, has accelerated uptake of biomethane as a transport fuel, says the Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Association (ADBA).

ITM Power has won a contract to supply three electrolyser-based refuelling stations under the HyFive project announced by the Mayor of London’s Office.

Honda and Hyundai have joined hydrogen fuel suppliers and energy consultancies from around the globe to develop and demonstrate technology and infrastructure to improve the viability of fuel cell vehicles.

Commercial Group has taken delivery of its first hydrogen hybrid van as it examines the technology’s potential to cut costs and carbon emissions for itself and other fleets.

UKLPG, the trade association of the UK liquefied petroleum gas industry, has welcomed the Chancellor’s commitment to maintain the fuel duty rate for LPG autogas until September 2015.

UKLPG, the trade association of the UK liquefied petroleum gas industry, is calling on the Chancellor to use this week’s Budget to maintain the duty differential for LPG at current levels until 2024.

A new vehicle emissions study has demonstrated that Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) delivers significant emissions environmental benefits.

Energy storage and clean fuel company ITM Power has gained planning permission for five hydrogen refuelling sites on the Isle of Wight.

Air Products has launched the first of its SmartFuel hydrogen high pressure tube trailers, capable of transporting large volumes of hydrogen at high pressure to its growing network of SmartFuel hydrogen fuelling stations.

Air Products has signed a leasing contract for a new Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell vehicle to be delivered in April this year.

Computer security consultant Gerald Gorton will be able to pay outright for his Mercedes-Benz C180 Kompressor in just a few years thanks to the savings he has made from running it on LPG.

The Government is pinning its hopes on fleets being able to help drive the plug-in car and van market.

EU decision-makers and industry leaders joined forces at the annual Drive ‘n’ Ride event to discuss how zero-emission, hydrogen powered fuel cell vehicles can help meet European emission targets.

The elements needed for a hydrogen-fuelled future to become a reality in just two years are already being put in place, according to major stakeholders in the ‘greener’ fuel.

With over 1,950 delegates and 154 exhibitors, Cenex LCV2013 set a new record of attendance at its two-day event, securing a total increase in visitor and exhibitor attendance of 5% compared with LCV2012.

The work of the UK H2Mobility project to secure the opportunities and benefits of hydrogen fuelled transport is showcased in a new, dedicated website.

The Liberal Democrats have proposed a policy that will only allow ultra-low carbon vehicles on UK roads by 2040.

Five Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell models will soon be operating in London as part of the London Hydrogen Network Expansion (LNHE) project.

A £10 million initiative launched today by the UK’s innovation agency, the Technology Strategy Board, should help businesses gain access to a new technology centre for commercialising low carbon vehicles.

A host of speakers from the hydrogen and automotive industries, as well as academics believe hydrogen fuelled driving will be a reality in just two years.

Hyundai will offer exclusive drives in a production version of the ix35 fuel cell vehicle at Company Car in Action.