Valeswood ETD, based in Moseley, has brought together experts from Birmingham, Finland and China to create the product.

Hydrogen fuel cells convert hydrogen into electricity that can be used to power a variety of objects. It is a more environmentally friendly alternative source of energy as the only emission it produces is water.

The project is the brainchild of Valeswood managing director John Turner.

"The development we are working on is particularly exciting and completely different from other hydrogen fuel cells," he said.

"We hope the finished product will cost the same as an ordinary scooter."