The Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell is the world’s first mass-produced fuel cell electric vehicle and has been sold to selected Hyundai’s trial partners since 2013. Already on the road in 15 countries around the world, including 11 in Europe, ix35 Fuel Cell demonstrates the brand’s technical expertise and commitment to ultra-low emission motoring.

Andrew Hinkly, executive head of marketing at Anglo American Platinum said: “As society adopts ever more challenging emissions targets, we expect the use of zero emissions Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles to increase significantly. We are actively supporting the development of this new technology, which will stimulate future demand for platinum, which is a key ingredient to this innovative vehicle technology.”

Robin Hayles, sustainable fuel development manager, Hyundai UK, said: “Anglo American is an important customer for Hyundai and one of the first outside of the hydrogen industry. The company understands the need to promote Fuel Cell as a viable alternative to internal combustion and increase the demand for this clean and sustainable technology.”

The handover also follows the announcement of the UK government’s £6.6M investment in the hydrogen infrastructure. The investment will see an initial network of 12 hydrogen refuelling stations, including a pledge to fund the construction of two new stations in the Greater London area, a new mobile refuelling station for the south of England and upgrades to existing stations in Sheffield, Swindon, Wales and London.