West Midlands

Trial of a hydrogen-powered train developed by the University of Birmingham and Porterbrook, with the goal of exploring retrofitting existing trains.

Deployment of 124 hydrogen-fuelled buses in the West Midlands region funded by a £30 million grant from the UK Department of Transport via the Zero Emission Buses Regional Area scheme.

A £100 million joint venture between Chinook Sciences and European Metals Recycling to build the world's largest industrial waste gasification factory. The facility will convert scrapped vehicles into synthetic gas and recover metals, aiming to recycle nearly 100% of old cars.

transportation policy

Education and Research

Battery thermal management technology

A technology that combines hydrogen and oxygen in a clean, electrochemical process to generate power, releasing only water vapor as a byproduct.

One of five hydrogen/CO2 separation technologies evaluated by KEW and Aston University as an alternative to PWA.

One of five hydrogen/CO2 separation technologies evaluated by KEW and Aston University as an alternative to PWA.

Fleet of 20 hydrogen-powered double-decker buses purchased by Birmingham City Council and operated by National Express West Midlands.

Real-world trials of First Hydrogen's LCVs with major UK fleet operators including infrastructure and utility providers, grocery chains, and healthcare services. Coordinated through the Aggregated Hydrogen Freight Consortium (AHFC).

Two-year project aimed at running 51 hydrogen buses in Montpellier, cancelled by mayor Michaël Delafosse in favour of battery electric vehicles.

Hydrogen fuel cell-powered light commercial vehicles designed for zero-emission transportation. A next-generation model was announced for unveiling in the coming weeks.

Dynamic fuel cell-battery hybrid powertrain system that selectively or combines fuel cell and battery operation to maximize efficiency and improve vehicle range and weight.

Research and innovation funding