UK invests in hydrogen truck R&D
Toyota and Glasgow-based startup HVS to receive funding for hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles
The UK’s government-affiliated Advanced Propulsion Centre has announced £73mn ($89.7mn) will be invested by government and industry into five zero-emission vehicle projects, including more than £41mn for hydrogen fuel-cell trucks. Automotive giant Toyota has received £5.6mn from the government to fund an £11.3mn project to develop a fuel-cell-powered prototype of its Hilux pickup truck. The prototypes will be produced in the UK over 2023, with small-series production to follow successful testing. “The UK is one of the key markets for pickup trucks and is an important market for Toyota. This funding represents a tremendous opportunity to develop a zero-emission solution in a critical market s
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