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Britain’s first hydrogen fuel station will open on 17th April 2008 – another three hydrogen stations are planned for London and there will be at least twelve stations countrywide by 2010.

The company that installed the fuel station, is also working with Transport for London (TfL) to build fuel stations for a fleet of 70 hydrogen-powered vehicles being introduced from next year. The vehicles will be a mixture of buses, vans, cars and motorcycles that will be used by the police and the fire brigade.

A spokesperson for the Environmental Transport Association said: “The viability of hydrogen-powered vehicles is set to improve as fossil fuels become increasingly expensive.”

The video clip below shows Channel 4 coverage of the news, including a quote from the Environmental Transport Association.

The Environmental Transport Association is a not-for-profit ethical organisation providing motorists with carbon-neutral breakdown cover and insurance products. As well as encouraging responsible driving to reduce carbon, the ETA campaigns for sustainable transport. Find out how you can join the drive for greener motoring here