On January 26, Daimler Truck introduced Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 Truck, a new hydrogen-powered truck. As part of a small production run, 100 trucks will be built at the Wörth plant, Germany and will begin real-world use with customers from late 2026.
The new model builds on the strengths of the first GenH2 Truck. It s

On January 20, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it has decided to discontinue production, before the end of 2026, of the current model of fuel cell system now produced at Fuel Cell System Manufacturing, LLC (FCSM), a joint venture between Honda and GM.
FCSM was established in January 2017 in Brownstown, Michigan

MAHLE GmbH (MAHLE) announced that its St. Michael ob Bleiburg plant will begin series production of a humidifier for fuel cell vehicles, planned for 2029.
The company will invest in employee training programs, new automated production lines, and modernization of existing facilities to prepare the plant for the new pr

On January 14, Hyundai announced the launch of the all-new Hyundai NEXO in the European market. The updated fuel cell SUV features significant enhancements in design, efficiency, driving range, features, and overall performance.
The all-new NEXO 2025 features an upgraded fuel cell system and 2.64kWh battery for impro

On December 18, Cavan Auto, a Foton Motor subsidiary, introduced the Beacon, a forward-developed vehicle model built on the world’s first heavy-duty truck-dedicated intelligent platform with both hydrogen and electric modes.
The core advantage of the Beacon lies in a proprietary integrated platform compatible with ba

On December 17, cellcentric announced that it has made great progress in developing its new product, the NextGen fuel cell system, for long-haul heavy-duty vehicles and other heavy-duty applications. The first units have been built up and are undergoing rigorous testing activities. 
It has been working since summer 2

Several South Korean media sources reported that a South Korean company, Kolon Industries Inc., has agreed on fuel cell business cooperation with a Canadian fuel cell manufacturer, Ballard Power Systems Inc. Kolon Industries has been supplying membrane humidifiers for fuel cells to Ballard Power Systems since 2018. T

On December 3, Symbio announced a major restructuring to ensure the long-term viability of its industrial and technological operations. Following Stellantis' withdrawal as a customer for all of its hydrogen-related activities, its three shareholders, Forvia, Michelin, and Stellantis, approved a new business plan with

On December 1, Impact Coatings announced that its Premium FC coating for PEM fuel cell bipolar plates has met Japan’s national NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization) test standard, with both verified test results and confirmation from a first Japanese customer. NEDO’s Evaluation and Anal

On November 14, BMW Group announced that it has secured EUR 273 million in funding from the German Federal Ministry of Transport and the Bavarian State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy for its “HyPowerDrive” project under the European IPCEI (Important Projects of Common European Interest

On November 13, Scania showcased its electric transport work with long-time partner Asko Norge AS, Norway based sustainable logistics firm, at the Transport.CH event in Bern, Switzerland. Together, they are testing hydrogen fuel cell trucks in real operations to check their performance, practicality, and business pot

Cell Impact AB and thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly develop and market flow plates and manufacturing processes for fuel cells and electrolyzers.
The cooperation builds on a Letter of Intent agreed upon in July 2025 and aims to supply cost-effective and high-

On November 13, Daimler Truck announced that it is starting the second test phase for Mercedes-Benz GenH2 fuel-cell trucks with 5 new partner companies i.e. Hornbach, Reber Logistik, Teva Germany (ratiopharm), Rhenus, and DHL Supply Chain. The aim is to test the trucks in different industries and real-world situation

On October 30, Hyundai Motor Company announced that it held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new hydrogen fuel cell production plant in Ulsan, South Korea.
The facility will cover 43,000 square meters on the site of a former internal combustion engine transmission plant — a symbolic transformation that underscores H

On October 22, Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. (Honda China) launched a project on the social demonstration operation of commercial hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (HFCVs) with Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd. (DFMG).
The two companies will entrust Wuhan Dongben Storage and Transportation Co., Ltd., a joint ventur

On October 9, GWM HYDROGEN FTXT announced a partnership with the Instituto de Pesquisas Tecnológicas (IPT) to conduct joint testing and research on hydrogen technology for heavy-duty vehicles.
Under the agreement, IPT’s scientific expertise and GWM HYDROGEN FTXT’s leadership in hydrogen fuel cell systems will be comb

Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch) has started real operation of a fuel-cell electric truck for the first time in Europe at its Nuremberg plant in Germany.
The goal is to reduce the company’s CO2 emission in logistics and to collect data for further development of future powertrain systems such as the Compact 190 and Compact

On October 10, General Motors announced that it will stop work on next-gen hydrogen fuel cell development through its HYDROTEC brand for vehicle propulsion. However, it will continue its work with Honda at the joint venture Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC in Brownstown, Michigan for the production of hydrogen fuel

Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch) announced that Bosch Transmission Technology BV in Tilburg will cease production of its continuous variable transmission (CVT) pushbelt in 2028. The decision reflects Bosch’s shift toward sustainable energy technologies amid the on-going transformation of the automotive industry.
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