ULEMCo has been awarded £ 1.3 m ( $ 1.6 m ) by the uk government to trial vehicles with hydrogen dual - fuel technology . A number of local businesses and services will be collaborating with ULEMCo , including Aberdeen City Council , which aims to convert pickup trucks , road sweepers and delivery vans to dual - fuel hydrogen . The project will explore the emission reduction potential of hydrogen replacing petrol , together with the practical benefits of dual fuel operation .
ULEMCo has been awarded £1.3m ($1.6m) by the UK government to trial vehicles with hydrogen duel-fuel technology. A number of local councils and services will be collaborating with ULEMCo, including Aberdeen City Council, which plans to convert refuse trucks, road sweepers and delivery vans to dual-fuel hydrogen. The project will demonstrate the emission reduction potential of hydrogen replacing diesel, together with the practical benefits of dual fuel operation.