On September 9, Daimler Buses announced that it is testing its first hydrogen-powered touring coach, the Setra H2 Coach. The company plans to launch battery-electric coaches by the end of the decade and fuel cell models afterward. The H2 Coach uses technology from the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck which can travel at lea

Announced on September 9, 2025, the Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) has rolled out new guidelines establishing a standardized system for classifying electrified vehicles (xEV), a move aimed at advancing the shift to cleaner transport.
Taking effect on September 20, 2025, Circular DC2025-09-0015 replaces earli

On September 3, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that it has joined "TOKYO H2," a new project launched by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government on the same day aiming to make Tokyo a global leader in hydrogen.
The TOKYO H2 project aims to accelerate public―private efforts to use hydrogen, with a focus on comme

On September 2, BMW announced that its Steyr plant, Austria will start series production of fuel cell systems in 2028. Prototypes are already being built in Munich, Germany and Steyr, with key components supplied by the Landshut technology hub, Germany.
BMW and Toyota are jointly developing the powertrain for passeng

In its FY 2024-25 annual report, Tata Motors announced that it is accelerated efforts in electrifying heavy vehicles and deploying natural gas and bio-fuel technologies to reduce carbon emissions across its lineup. The company is also investing in hydrogen internal combustion engine (ICE) technology, supported by the

On August 25, MarkLines announced that global electric vehicles (including BEV, PHV and FCV) sales in July increased 18.5% YoY to 1.39 million units.
In the first seven months of 2025, total EV sales increased 25.9% YoY to 9.23 million units.
EVs accounted for 26.8% of total sales in July, down 0.6% point from the pr

On August 11, GWM Brazil announced that it will begin hydrogen fuel cell truck testing in Brazil in September.
The first unit of the GWM Hydrogen, developed by its subsidiary FTXT, has arrived at the Iracemápolis plant for inspections and validation before practical evaluations. Initial tests will be conducted in par

Michelin has set aside EUR 140 million to cover advances made to its Symbio joint venture and anticipated future risks, following Stellantis' decision to terminate its fuel cell technology development program.
As Symbio’s co-shareholder and main client, Stellantis’ withdrawal significantly impacts the joint venture’

On July 28, Symbio announced that it is exploring financial and industrial solutions to protect jobs and stabilize the business after facing a major challenge from Stellantis, by suddenly ended all hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicle (LCV) projects.
As a next step, Symbio is considering speeding up mass product

On July 25, MarkLines announced that global electric vehicles (including BEV, PHV and FCV) sales in June increased 13.3% YoY to 1.48 million units.
In the first half of 2025, total EV sales increased 27.0% YoY to 7.81 million units.
EVs accounted for 27.3% of total sales in June, up 0.8% point from the previous month

On July 15, 2025, Sarawak, Malaysia began testing its first off-site green hydrogen refueling station at the second PETROS Multifuel Station in Batu Kawa, which offers petrol, EV charging, and hydrogen refueling. The hydrogen is produced at the Darul Hana plant. Full operations are expected soon, pending final approv

FORVIA SE and Michelin are now working closely with public authorities on the future of Symbio, which they co-own with Stellantis.
In May 2025, Stellantis unexpectedly informed FORVIA and Michelin of its intention to halt its hydrogen-related activities in 2026, despite being both a co-shareholder and Symbio’s main c

On July 16, Stellantis announced that it will discontinue its hydrogen fuel cell technology development program, due to limited hydrogen refueling infrastructure, high capital investment needs, and insufficient consumer incentives. The company does not expect significant adoption of hydrogen-powered light commercial

On July 7, 2025, Kasetsart University (KU) and the Thai National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly advance research and development in clean energy vehicles and future automotive innovations. 
This collaboration aims to (i) develop prototypes of cl

On June 25, MarkLines announced that global electric vehicles (including BEV, PHV and FCV) sales in May increased 23.1% YoY to 1.43 million units.
In the first five months of 2025, total EV sales increased 31.0% YoY to 6.34 million units.
EVs accounted for 26.6% of total sales in May, up 1.3% point from the previous

On June 23, Daimler Truck announced that it is investing significantly in EVs and sees hydrogen as a key addition to battery-powered options. The company now has 11 battery-electric models in production worldwide.
Hydrogen powered trucks are expected to be introduced in the near future. Five companies are currently t

On June 13, Honda announced that the Honda CR‑V e:FCEV will be the first hydrogen-powered vehicle to compete at the “Race to the Clouds”, The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
Prepared by engineers at Honda of America Race Team (HART), Honda R&D Japan, and Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US), the CR‑V

On June 10, Hyundai Motor Co. began sales of its second-generation hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), the all-new NEXO midsize SUV, in Korea, unveiling key features and pricing for the fully redesigned model.
The upgraded NEXO was first unveiled last April at the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show and represents the f

BMW is holding firm to plans to build its first U.S.-made BEVs at the company’s Spartanburg vehicle assembly plant amid changing EV and trade conditions. New iX5 and iX7 models will be built in South Carolina as part of BMW’s USD 1.7 billion U.S. electrification investment, including USD 1 billion to upgrade the Spar