Tag: hydrogen
Meta’s Threads launches in EU, GCHQ tests kids on puzzle skills
Meta's social media app Threads has launched in the European Union, five months after its release in other parts of the world. It debuted to much fanfare as a rival to Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter. But it was not made available in the EU, which has strict rules around data and big tech. Meta…
EU agrees law on AI regulation, 11th generation iPad due in 2024
European Union officials have reached a provisional deal on the world's first comprehensive laws to regulate the use of artificial intelligence. After 36 hours of talks, negotiators agreed rules around AI in systems like ChatGPT and facial recognition. The European Parliament will vote on the AI Act proposals early next year, but any legislation will…
Toyota reveals British-built, hydrogen-fuelled Hilux Prototype pick-up
UK development project delivers prototype of an electrified Toyota Hilux pick-up, equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell system Vehicle produced by a consortium led by Toyota Manufacturing UK at TMUK’s Burnaston vehicle plant in Derby Project supported by Government funding via the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) Toyota has unveiled a prototype hydrogen fuel cell-powered Hilux.…
BMW rolls out small fleet of trial iX5 Hydrogen vehicles
After four years of development work, the BMW iX5 Hydrogen vehicle and its development project are entering a new phase as the first vehicles enter a pilot fleet of under 100 vehicles. The fleet is being deployed internationally for demonstration and trial purposes. This active driving experience will be the first chance for people not…
North East to benefit from new funding for hydrogen transport
Hydrogen-powered sweeper from ULEMco New Government-backed transport projects to fuel supermarket delivery trucks and airport vehicles with hydrogen The North East will be at the forefront of developing hydrogen tech, with over an £8 million investment into the Tees Valley Hydrogen Transport Hub Second round of funding set to grow the…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Trials begin on HVS hydrogen-powered truck
British trials have started of a heavyweight truck powered by a gas that's lighter than air - and emits nothing but water. Sky News was given exclusive access to the first British-designed and built heavy goods vehicle (HGV) to be fuelled by hydrogen as it was driven around the Horiba Mira test track in Warwickshire.…
HVS announces hydrogen-electric HGV with 370 miles range
Zero-emission, long-range hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle company Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has today confirmed its zero-emission hydrogen-electric Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) will have a range of up to 370 miles coupled with, what it claims, is an industry-leading refuelling time of just 15 – 20 minutes. The eagerly anticipated HGV will be revealed at the Commercial…
Toyota leads consortium to develop hydrogen-powered Hilux pickup
Toyota is leading a consortium to develop a prototype hydrogen fuel cell-powered version of its Hilux pick-up at the company’s UK vehicle plant in Burnaston, Derbyshire. Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK has successfully secured UK Government funding for the project through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), an organisation supporting the development of cleaner technologies and new…
ZeroAvia to develop hydrogen-electric aircraft
ZeroAvia has secured two 19-seat Dornier 228 turboprops for the next phase of its hydrogen-electric-powered aircraft development efforts, reports Future Flight. The company plans to replace the aircraft’s twin engines with two 600 kW electric powertrain units and hydrogen fuel tanks eventually holding 100 kg (220 pounds) of compressed gaseous hydrogen to support a projected…
EAV chosen for hydrogen-powered deliveries in Aberdeen
Oxfordshire-based micro-mobility manufacturer Electric Assisted Vehicles Limited has been chosen for a unique engineering and operations project, working with the City of Aberdeen in Scotland. Supported by investment from the European Union and the Scottish Government and managed by the German Aerospace Center (DLR), the project is part of a programme to investigate the use…
