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Bryce Gaton is an expert on electric vehicles and contributor for The Driven and Renew Economy. He has been working in the EV sector since 2008 and is currently working as EV electrical safety trainer/supervisor for the University of Melbourne. He also provides support for the EV Transition to business, government and the public through his EV Transition consultancy EVchoice.

RACV to trial hydrogen-powered tow trucks as Hyzon sets up shop in Victoria

Hyzon to set up Australian HQ and hydrogen truck making facility at old RACV site in Melbourne, and trial fuel cell tow trucks with RACV-owned subsidiary Nationwide Group.

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Electric cars running on booze? Researchers bust major hurdle for ethanol fuel cells

Researchers solve major hurdle in development of direct-ethanol fuel cells, which could provide another clean power source for cars.

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Hyundai signs MoU for entry into hydrogen fuel cell ships

Hyundai signals entry into hydrogen fuel cell systems for marine vessels, with the first small ship due in 2022.

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“World first” solar-fuelled hydrogen catamaran sails into clean future

The Energy Observer - thought to be the world's first hydrogen-powered catamaran - sails from France to California on mission to prove that decarbonisation of the maritime sector is possible, by operating solely on renewable energies: solar, wind, tidal power and hydrogen.

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Toyota says hydrogen fuel cell module can power trucks, buses, trains – and ships

Japanese auto giant unveils fuel cell system module it claims can be easily adapted to a variety of products including trucks, trains, ships, and stationary generators.

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Australia’s SEA Electric partners with Toyota for electric trucks

Australia's SEA Electric to partner with Toyota's Hino truck subsidiary, to help produce a range of zero emissions trucks.

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Volvo and Daimler to develop fuel cell systems for heavy vehicles

European truck giants Daimler Trucks and Volvo Group commit to develop, produce, and commercialise hydrogen fuel cells for heavy-duty vehicle applications.

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ABB moves step closer to megawatt-scale fuel cells for ships

Swiss-Swedish electronics maker ABB signs MOU with Hydrogène de France to make megawatt-scale hydrogen fuel cell systems for ocean-going vessels.

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Hydrogen fuel cell cars have three times emissions of battery EVs – UQ study

If charged on Australia's main grid, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will have three times the emissions of battery electric vehicles, and nearly double those of petrol cars, UQ study finds.

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Zero emissions Hyundai NEXO vacuum-cleans dirty air as you drive

Hyundai's fuel cell SUV now fitted with advanced air purification system, designed to "scrub" the dirty emissions of other petrol and diesel vehicles as it drives.

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