Hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles and their supporting hydrogen production or refuelling ecosystem.
Canada-Mexico West Coast zero-emission truck corridor planned
Five governments are coordinating a British Columbia-to-Baja California freight corridor with 20 electric-truck charging stations and three hydrogen fuelling stations. The initiative will also align technical standards and infrastructure planning to support zero-emission trucks across borders.
European electrolyser capacity outpaces near-term hydrogen demand
A new Energy Industries Council report says European electrolyser manufacturing capacity can meet expected orders through 2028, but weakly funded hydrogen projects could leave factories underused. Capacity may tighten from 2029 if more projects reach final investment decisions.
Hyroad opens mobile hydrogen refuelling station for trucks in California
Hyroad Energy has opened a mobile liquid-hydrogen refuelling station in Santa Fe Springs, California, supporting hydrogen-powered commercial trucks. The 1,000kg unit completed 45 transactions in its first full week, with fuelling times below 25 minutes.
Toyota to become equal owner of cellcentric with Volvo and Daimler Truck
Toyota will acquire a one-third stake in cellcentric, making it an equal shareholder alongside Volvo Group and Daimler Truck. The partners aim to expand hydrogen fuel-cell production and technology for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, subject to regulatory approval.
New York offers $8m for hydrogen and alternative-fuel projects
New York’s NYSERDA is offering $8m for developers, manufacturers and researchers working on hydrogen, ammonia and other low-carbon fuel technologies for heavy-duty transport and other hard-to-electrify sectors. Projects require at least 50% non-state cost share.
University of Oulu expands clean hydrogen and sustainable industry research
University of Oulu researchers are working with energy and heavy-industry partners on clean hydrogen production, industrial decarbonisation and advanced steel research. Projects include solar hydrogen spin-off ZUN-H and expanded collaboration with Outokumpu.
IH-MIE opens €1.8m call for hydrogen mobility innovation
IH-MIE will launch a €1.8 million open call on 3 July 2026, offering up to €60,000 per project plus technical and business mentoring for hydrogen mobility innovation. Applications close on 25 September.
JCB Hydromax completes UK testing ahead of Bonneville
JCB has completed UK testing of its hydrogen‑fuelled Hydromax, which has reached 208mph and has yielded engineering data and refined refuelling and crew procedures; the company has begun preparations for a Bonneville land‑speed record attempt in August.
Modular testing for hydrogen, methanol and ammonia
Industry has adopted modular test systems that have replicated real-world conditions for hydrogen, methanol and ammonia, and have integrated safety engineering, environmental simulation and multi-domain measurement to support development, validation and regulatory compliance.
India launches nuclear-powered hydrogen production demonstrator
India has launched a demonstration plant at Kalpakkam using nuclear heat and the Copper-Chlorine thermochemical cycle to produce low-carbon hydrogen. Developed by BARC and IGCAR, the facility will validate the technology and support potential commercial-scale deployment.
Toyota unveils limited-run GRMN Corolla after Nürburgring development
Toyota has unveiled the limited-run GRMN Corolla, developed through Nürburgring testing and Super Taikyu racing, including hydrogen-engine research. The performance model features revised aerodynamics, suspension, steering and four-wheel-drive control, and will be offered mainly in Japan, North America and Australia.
Toyota to publicly demonstrate liquid-hydrogen racing prototype
Toyota Racing will publicly demonstrate its liquid-hydrogen-fuelled TR LH2 Racing Prototype at the Circuit de la Sarthe, supporting the company’s ongoing hydrogen-engine development, infrastructure efforts and partnerships.
Dongfeng 400 kW fuel-cell stack passes 10,000-hour test
Dongfeng has reported its 400 kW fuel‑cell stack has completed a 10,000‑hour durability validation under national standards and the company has deployed over 9,200 hydrogen vehicles, while China’s fuel‑cell fleet has surpassed 20,000 units.
Maserati Nettuno converted into 480kW hydrogen race engine
Maserati and Bosch have unveiled a 480kW hydrogen engine derived from the Nettuno platform for endurance racing, which has been developed with Ligier Automotive and has completed extensive testing to validate performance and durability ahead of Le Mans demonstrations.
NORHyWAY develops hydrogen transport corridor and integrated green-hydrogen network
The €963m NORHyWAY project will scale green hydrogen across Norway, including a Trondheim–Oslo heavy-truck corridor with 700-bar refuelling stations and additional hydrogen-powered Scania trucks. It targets wider European replication by 2030.
EU approves €1.3bn German funding for renewable hydrogen projects
The EU has approved €1.3bn in German state aid for renewable hydrogen projects selected through the European Hydrogen Bank’s 2026 auction. The scheme will support up to 1,000MW of electrolyser capacity and infrastructure linking Denmark and Germany.
SunHQ hydrogen refuelling hub ready but lacks trucks
The SunHQ hydrogen refuelling hub near Townsville has been completed but has been unable to secure intended heavy fuel-cell trucks after preferred suppliers have entered bankruptcy, prompting scaled operational roll-out and integration challenges under Australian regulatory requirements.
Volvo launches multifuel 13-litre truck engines
Volvo Trucks has introduced two 13-litre engines compatible with renewable diesel, biogas and future hydrogen, and has said the platform has delivered improved fuel efficiency, higher torque and enhanced drivability alongside updated I-Shift transmission functionality.
Toyota and Hyroad to deploy 40 hydrogen Class 8 trucks
Toyota has entered an agreement with Hyroad Energy to deploy 40 hydrogen fuel-cell Class 8 trucks in Southern California; Hyroad has committed to provide vehicles, maintenance and software, and Toyota has committed to supply hydrogen via its developing refuelling infrastructure.
Hyundai and Georgia Tech expand hydrogen partnership
Hyundai Motor and Georgia Institute of Technology have expanded a partnership to advance hydrogen mobility, donating four Nexo fuel-cell SUVs and a hydrogen electrolyser project at Georgia Tech's North Avenue Research Area to support research and campus operations.
Mahle converts 13-litre heavy-duty engine to hydrogen
Mahle Powertrain has converted a 13‑litre heavy‑duty engine to hydrogen, has matched diesel maximum torque and has reported low engine‑out NOx, and existing aftertreatment has been shown capable of keeping tailpipe emissions below regulatory limits.
Cellcentric launches 375 kW single-system fuel cell
Cellcentric has launched the BZA375, a 375 kW single-package fuel cell for heavy trucks, and has reported 20% lower fuel consumption, sub-6 kg/100 km for 40-tonne vehicles, under 500 kg weight, and prototypes have been made available.
X-SEED advances membrane-less electrolysis for renewable hydrogen
The European X-SEED research consortium is developing supercritical, membrane-less electrolysis to produce renewable hydrogen more efficiently and cheaply. A five-cell stack will validate the technology at laboratory scale, supporting future hydrogen mobility and industrial applications.
Changan commercialises Deepal hydrogen fuel-cell system
Changan has commercialised Deepal’s first-generation hydrogen fuel-cell system, with performance metrics exceeding industry benchmarks by over 10%, and has initiated development of a lower-cost, more efficient second-generation system targeting a 2027 passenger vehicle launch.
UK backs £86.5m expansion of South Yorkshire hydrogen electrolyser plant
Great British Energy and the UK government will provide £86.5m to support ITM Power’s South Yorkshire expansion, scaling electrolyser manufacturing to 1GW and creating more than 400 jobs.
Cagliari adds three hydrogen buses to electrified fleet
CTM Cagliari has deployed three hydrogen fuel-cell buses as part of a 15-vehicle procurement and has increased its electrified fleet to 236 vehicles, including 203 battery-electric buses and 30 trolleybuses, supported by 50 Level 2 and 22 DC fast chargers.
IH-MIE project to accelerate hydrogen mobility innovation across Europe
The EU-funded IH-MIE project will support hydrogen-mobility innovation through seven SME-led pilots, grants of up to €60,000 for 30 SMEs, and an interregional hub linking production, infrastructure and end-use applications.
EU approves €6bn Italian scheme to scale renewable hydrogen production
The European Commission has approved a €6bn Italian support scheme using two-way contracts for difference to expand renewable hydrogen production, with projects targeting up to 200,000 tonnes annually for transport and industry.
First Hydrogen expands agreement to develop autonomous ground vehicle
First Hydrogen has expanded a letter of intent granting exclusive worldwide rights to develop and commercialise a hybrid-powered unmanned ground vehicle combining solar, battery and hydrogen fuel-cell technology.
Hyundai launches HTWO hydrogen brand in Japan
Hyundai has introduced its HTWO hydrogen brand in Japan, has showcased production, storage, refuelling and fuel-cell mobility solutions, and has presented a Japan-specific NEXO with vehicle-to-home capability, and has signalled its intent to build an integrated hydrogen ecosystem.
Bosch launches hydrogen fuel-cell system for buses
Bosch has unveiled a hydrogen fuel-cell system for 12–18-metre buses, including the roof-mount FCPM C100 for urban transit, and has expanded its portfolio to support longer-range, fast-refuelling public transport operations.
EU authorises €200m aid for Spain's EV manufacturing
The European Commission has authorised €200m in state aid for Spain to expand EV value chain manufacturing, covering batteries, hydrogen technologies and material recovery; Spanish authorities have been permitted to award direct grants until 30 June 2026.
Webinar on modelling hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysers
COMSOL has announced a webinar at the Virtual Conference on EV Engineering that has presented four examples of using COMSOL Multiphysics to model electrolysers and fuel cells, and has included a live demonstration of model setup, solution and results analysis.
EU-funded project to accelerate Norwegian hydrogen production
NORHyWAY, Norway’s first large-scale hydrogen valley, aims to develop four local value chains across maritime transport, land-based transport and power. The €963.3m project targets 37,081 tonnes of annual hydrogen production capacity by 2030.
Aberdeen to sell hydrogen bus fleet after technical faults
Aberdeen City Council has voted to sell 25 hydrogen double-deckers after technical faults and limited refuelling have left them idle, and has agreed to wind down the BP partnership while prioritising a shift to battery-electric buses.
Webinar on modelling hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysers
A webinar has been scheduled for 11 March 2026 to demonstrate COMSOL Multiphysics modelling of electrolyser and fuel cell designs, presenting four case studies, live setup demonstrations and methods for performance optimisation under defined operating conditions.
NACHIP opens €540,000 funding calls for hydrogen innovation pilots
NACHIP has launched cascade-funding calls offering SMEs up to €60,000, or €180,000 for consortia, to test and deploy hydrogen technologies in pilot projects across Europe. A second call is planned for April 2026.
Cummins reports 2025 earnings and plans to exit new electrolyser activity
Cummins reported 2025 revenue of $33.7bn and EBITDA of $5.4bn, while recording $458m in electrolyser-related charges. It plans to stop new commercial electrolyser activity amid weaker hydrogen-market expectations, while forecasting 3–8% revenue growth in 2026.
Kawasaki launches hydrogen four-legged vehicle development
Kawasaki has launched development of CORLEO, a hydrogen-powered four-legged personal mobility vehicle, and has formed a dedicated team targeting a 2035 commercial rollout and a functional showcase at Expo 2030.
ARAI to establish hydrogen ICE R&D facility in India
ARAI has announced plans to establish a hydrogen internal combustion engine R&D facility in India and has positioned the institute to advance hydrogen combustion technology for alternative fuels and heavy‑duty mobility.
China expands hydrogen vehicle deployment in 2025
China added over 10,000 hydrogen vehicles in 2025, supported by targeted subsidies, regional pilots, expanding refuelling infrastructure and state-backed investment to promote commercial and heavy-duty applications.
EU urged to maintain heavy-duty charging funding
Transport industry groups urge the European Commission to secure continuous EU funding for heavy‑duty charging and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure, warning a 2026–27 gap would impede zero‑emission truck deployment.
EU approves €200m German scheme for renewable hydrogen from Canada
The European Commission has approved a €200m German state-aid scheme to support renewable hydrogen production in Canada, matched by Canadian funding to create a €400m package. Up to 300MW of electrolysis capacity will supply RFNBOs to Germany and the wider EU.
Decline in Germany's public hydrogen refuelling stations
Germany's public hydrogen stations fell to 50 from over 80 in two years as operators prioritise truck refuelling; hydrogen adoption for cars remains limited and rollout slower than anticipated.
