On its path to achieving a net zero fleet by 2030, British Gas has started a two-month trial of a hydrogen-powered van.
British Gas has partnered with Oxford-based alternative fuel and energy solutions firm Ryze Power, which will supply the clean hydrogen for the Vauxhall Vivaro van.
The van will be driven by a British Gas engineer in Birmingham, who will access Ryze’s refuelling station at Tyseley during their working day.
British Gas’ parent company Centrica has set a target of achieving net zero emissions by 2040; as part of this it is aiming to decarbonise its entire transport fleet by 2030.
Hydrogen fuel is considered an efficient alternative to fossil fuels. Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (EVs) emit only water vapour, drastically cutting air pollutants and greenhouse gases.
Hydrogen double-decker buses have been a regular feature on London streets since their launch in 2021.
As well as only emitting water vapour, the British Gas hydrogen van includes a battery that is a fraction...