HYDROGEN-powered cars test-driven by Redlanders last year are set to be added to the Queensland government's fleet.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said five hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles would be integrated into the fleet from next year as part of the $19 million Queensland Hydrogen Industry Strategy.
They would emit only heat and water.
Redlands hydrogen projects have been at the forefront of the industry's development in Queensland, with green hydrogen produced at Redlands Research Facility exported to Japan in March.
"We're ensuring Queensland is at the forefront of renewable hydrogen production in Australia," Ms Palaszczuk said.
"Globally, the race is on for hydrogen to be a new way of transporting clean energy that can provide secure jobs, new industries and export earnings.
"Last year on a trade mission to Korea I discussed the potential for Queensland's hydrogen industry and now we are seeing it become a reality."
The Premier also announced the appointment of a strategic hydrogen advisor - QUT's Professor Ian Mackinnon - at the Government's Hydrogen Forum in Brisbane on Tuesday.
Minister for State Development Cameron Dick said renewable hydrogen had long been possible, but conditions were now more favourable for this industry to develop.
"Queensland's established infrastructure, first-class export facilities and abundant solar resources and land mean we are well-positioned to be the global partner of choice for hydrogen industry and investment opportunities," Mr Dick said.
Minister for Housing and Public Works Mick de Brenni said Hyundai and Toyota vehicles would be included in the trial.
"The FCEVs are a highly visible way that we can demonstrate the range of applications of renewable hydrogen and raise community awareness about the safe and sustainable use of hydrogen," Mr de Brenni said.
The Hyundai NEXO and Toyota Mirai - which were test-driven in the Redlands last year - are set to be added to the fleet, with a view to making them available on the market in the future.
Mr Dick said the state's first hydrogen refuelling station would be developed at QUT in Brisbane, with gas company BOC set to supply the renewable hydrogen to fuel the vehicles.
A renewable hydrogen plant will be developed at Bulwer Island near the Brisbane airport.
Managing Director of BOC South Pacific John Evans said the company would leverage its hydrogen expertise and existing infrastructure to facilitate the introduction of hydrogen as a zero emissions fuel.
