Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.

Fortescue debuts hydrogen-powered haul truck prototype in pursuit of “real zero” emissions

Fortescue says a hydrogen-powered haul truck prototype nicknamed ‘Europa’ will begin testing at its Pilbara mines in its pursuit of "real zero" emissions.

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Forget EVs, the Coalition has a plan for nuclear-fuelled hydrogen cars

The Coalition used to say EVs will ruin the weekend and won't tow your boat. Now one of their Senators is very excited about nuclear-fuelled hydrogen cars.

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BMW rolls out impressive fuel cell iX5, but the time has already passed for hydrogen cars

BMW presented some fuel cell EVs to Australian media. And while the cars were impressive, it is clear that the time has already passed for the hydrogen car.

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“World’s least surprising news” as Andrew Forrest-linked hydrogen flight hopeful goes bust

US based company promising hydrogen-powered flight - and once touted as a partner to Andrew Forrest - crashes out of contention after failing to secure funds to carry on.

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BHP rejects hydrogen and hybrids, will go straight to electric for giant haul trucks

BHP would go "straight to a battery electric truck" as a diesel replacement for its massive haul trucks in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

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Hydrogen truck pioneer to quit Australia as it retreats to home base in US

Hydrogen fuel cell truck specialist Hyzon plans to quit Australia, and other international markets, as it retreats to its home base to work through its financial problems

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Toyota begins testing first of 10 hydrogen fuel cell Hilux utes

Japanese carmaker says it has begun evaluation and demonstration of its hydrogen fuel cell Hilux prototype in the United Kingdom.

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Fortescue operates giant haul truck on hydrogen fuel cells for first time

Fortescue operates one of its giant haul trucks on hydrogen fuel cells for first time, as it continues trials in its drive to dump diesel fuel use by the end of the decade.

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Global hydrogen vehicle sales plunge further to be tiny fraction of EV sales

Global sales of fuel cell hydrogen vehicles plunged further in the first quarter to just 2,382. The sale of EVs is expected to nearly double in 2024 to 17 million.

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Fossil fuel backers still arguing hydrogen has advantage over batteries for transport

Fossil fuel backed consortium still claiming hydrogen has an advantage over battery electric in transport. We dug deep to see what was behind the claim.

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