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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.

UK motorists are being overlooked by car makers with not one offering an LPG variant in their range, according to LPG supplier Autogas.

Over one and a half million hydrogen powered vehicles could be on UK roads by 2030, according to the UKH2Mobility report on hydrogen vehicles.

Hyundai Motor Company has signalled its commitment to a low-carbon future by joining the Mayor's London Hydrogen Partnership.

Toyota plans to introduce 18 new hybrids and a fuel cell vehicle within the next two years, with more than five million Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicles sold globally since 1997.

Fleet operators will be able to experience hydrogen fuel-celled driving at this year’s Fleet News Company Car in Action, the industry’s biggest event where vehicle manufacturers demonstrate their latest products to more than 1,000 key company car decision-makers.

Greg McCray has been appointed chief executive of clean power company ACAL Energy to commercialise its hydrogen fuel cell invention.

1.6 million hydrogen-powered vehicles could be on UK roads by 2030, according to a joint Government-industry study.

A network of hydrogen fuelling stations will be built across London and the South East as part of a new government-backed initiative.

To mark 60 years of fuel cell and hydrogen research the University of Birmingham recently hosted a seminar to invited guests from industry and academia.

The Technology Strategy Board is launching a programme of funding for business-led innovation to stimulate the development of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, starting with two competitions for feasibility studies.

With the fuel duty debate once again hitting the headlines, Autogas is reminding struggling businesses how much money they could save simply by switching to autogas LPG.

Honda, Toyota, Nissan, and Hyundai, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with organisations from the Nordic Countries, to support the market introduction of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure between 2014 and 2017.

Vehicles powered by hydrogen will be a regular feature of the transport scene around Swindon over the coming years thanks to a new two-and-half year project.

Small fleet of taxis saves 35% on fuel through LPG conversion.

Deputy Mayor Kit Malthouse has been handed the keys to five hydrogen fuel cell powered taxis provided by the HyTEC project.