British Gas has initiated a partnership with Ryze Power to conduct trials using hydrogen-powered vans in Birmingham as part of the effort to decarbonize its fleet. The UK energy supplier has obtained a Vauxhall Vivaro van for the trial in which a British Gas engineer from Birmingham will use green hydrogen supplied by Ryze Power for two months. Centrica, the parent company, is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2040 and aims to decarbonize its entire transport fleet by 20330. The use of green hydrogen vehicles is highlighted for requiring smaller batteries than EVs, emitting only water vapor, and being suitable where charging infrastructure is limited. Ryze Power's sales director, Alex Webster, discussed the potential of hydrogen and the importance of green hydrogen production facilities like the one in Tyseley. The article also mentions Explore Transport securing Scania's fuel cell electric vehicle prototype through the UK government's Zero Emission HGV Infrastructure Demonstrator Programme, with plans for commercial use by 2026.