Advancing hydrogen-powered vehicles with next-generation storage systems

University of Bristol

Academics: Dr Jacek Wasik, Prof. Tom Scott, Dr Antonios Banos

External Partner: Hydrogen Future Industries

This project is advancing the use of lanthanum nickel (LaNi₅) storage systems to improve how hydrogen is stored and used in vehicles.

Working with Hydrogen Future Industries, the team is testing how these storage beds perform in real-world conditions, including integration into a Toyota Mirai hydrogen vehicle.

The project focuses on understanding practical performance, efficiency and scalability. This includes the potential to extend vehicle range, reduce refuelling time and support more reliable hydrogen storage solutions for transport.

By bridging materials research with applied vehicle testing, the work is helping to move hydrogen mobility closer to everyday use.