Driving Change: Dawsons Trials Hydrogen Car for Clean Air Day
In celebration of Clean Air Day, we’re proud to share news of an exciting step forward in our journey towards a greener Dawsons fleet, our recent trial of a zero-emission hydrogen car provided by Swansea-based innovators Hyppo Hydrogen Solutions.
We were lucky enough to get behind the wheel of the Toyota Mirai, a next-generation hydrogen-powered vehicle that offers a quiet, smooth and surprisingly luxurious driving experience. But what makes this car truly remarkable is what you can’t see, or smell. It emits zero harmful exhaust and goes a step further by actively purifying the air as it drives, helping to remove pollutants from the atmosphere. Clean air, quiet roads, and a glimpse into a cleaner future, what’s not to love?
At Dawsons, we’re proud to already operate a growing number of hybrid vehicles within our fleet, with electric models set to join later this year. Trialling hydrogen technology adds another forward-thinking option to our sustainable transport strategy. It’s part of our wider commitment to reduce our environmental impact while still offering the highest level of service across Swansea and beyond.
We’re thrilled to have linked up with pioneering local companies like Hyppo, who are not just imagining a cleaner future they’re building it right here in Swansea.
Chris Foxall, CEO of Hyppo Hydrogen Solutions, said:
"We’re hugely grateful to Dawsons for the opportunity to showcase the Toyota Mirai in and around Swansea recently. This zero-emission hydrogen vehicle not only produces no harmful exhaust, it actually helps clean the air as it drives, thanks to its built-in air purification system. It’s a fitting tribute to Swansea’s own Sir William Grove, the inventor of the fuel cell nearly 200 years ago. To see his legacy now powering clean transport on the streets of his home city is both inspiring and symbolic of the hydrogen future we’re helping to build together."
As the UK’s biggest clean air campaign, Clean Air Day reminds us of the power we have as individuals and businesses to make smarter choices that benefit the health of our communities and our planet. At Dawsons, we’re proud to be part of that journey.
Thank you Chris for such an opportunity, we look forward to the future here in Swansea.