ULEMCo Ltd, the Liverpool-based specialist in dual-fuel vehicle conversions, presented its first hybrid project – a truck running on a combination of battery power and hydrogen – at Cenex Expo, held at the Millbrook Proving Ground between 3-4 September.

Under the terms of the agreement, Protium will supply green hydrogen directly to local transport operators and depots that employ ULEMCo’s vehicles.

ULEMCo plans to put the money towards its existing R&D into new fuel cell electric and hydrogen combustion projects, as well as its proven dual fuel technology.

The UK government has announced an award of GBP7m for the development of a hydrogen fuel station for heavy goods vehicles in the Tees Valley combined authority, following an award last year of GBP8m for the deployment of fuel stations and hydrogen-powered vehicles in the area.

The Liverpool-based retrofit firm says it is initially contracted by Aberdeen City Council to convert 35 vehicles, including waste collection vehicles and road sweepers.

Between 30 June and 2 July at NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire, a brand-new exhibition dedicated to trucks made its first appearance.

ULEMCo is developing a vehicle platform for specialised truck applications using Toyota's hydrogen fuel cell module. At COP26, the company showcased the world's first hydrogen-powered ambulance.

Ulemco, a developer of low carbon fuel applications, working in conjunction with Revolve Technologies, claims to have achieved record energy efficiency from use of 100% industrial grade hydrogen.