Hydrogen car firm hits town

Thursday 18th March 2010, 9:10AM GMT.

Residents in south Shropshire could be one step closer to seeing green hydrogen-fuelled cars on the streets.

The firm Riversimple LLP has set up its headquarters at the Mill on the Green at Dinham, Ludlow.

There will be six employees initially but it is hoped that four jobs could be created by the end of the year.

Bosses at the innovative business said it was “a revolutionary goal” for the company to see the hydrogen cars provided on lease. The company launched its prototype carbon-fibre hydrogen cars and has prototype facilities and workshops at Silverstone.

Hugo Spowers, managing partner of Riversimple, said: “The riverside mill with its water wheel presents a glorious working environment. It will be inspirational as we go about our quest for energy efficiency.”

Last summer Riversimple achieved widespread publicity with its first carbon-fibre hydrogen two-seater.

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