UK – A major new zero-emission transport research programme known as the HySpeed Project is preparing to launch in the United Kingdom, backed by significant industry and government collaboration. The project brings together a coalition of organisations including Wrightbus, Fusion Processing, Transport for London and Grayson Thermal Systems. These partners will collaborate on the development and integration of hydrogen fuel cell technology into commercial vehicles, aiming to create high-performance drivetrains optimised for UK conditions. The consortium includes vehicle manufacturers, component specialists, and operators, combining academic and engineering expertise to support the UK’s decarbonisation targets in road freight and public transport. HySpeed is expected to bring significant benefits to the UK commercial vehicle sector by boosting domestic capability in zero-emission drivetrain technology.

The HySpeed Project is being supported by the UK Government through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), which has allocated a GBP 16 million funding package to accelerate the transition to cleaner commercial vehicles. The initiative is part of a wider strategy to position the UK as a leader in low-emission transport technologies, and it will involve the design and real-world testing of next-generation hydrogen-powered drivetrains. Project participants are working to demonstrate that hydrogen systems can deliver the performance, range, and refuelling speed required for widespread deployment across commercial vehicle fleets.