government has decided to revise the “Subsidies to Promote the Introduction of Clean Energy Vehicles (CEV Subsidies)” policy from January 2026. Tokyo is making a final adjustment to raise the subsidy cap for electric vehicle (EV) purchases from JPY 900,000 to JPY 1,300,000 and lower the cap for fuel cell vehicle (FCV) purchases from JPY 2,550,000 to JPY 1,500,000. This will reduce the variance between subsidies for EVs and FCVs, which Washing...

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Honda recalls 2025 CR-V e:FCEVs in U.S. over fuel cell stack coolant leak On December 17, Honda announced it is recalling 388 CR-V e:FCEV vehicles in the U.S. due to a fuel cell stack coolant leak that can create an internal short circuit, potentially causing loss of drive power. The recall affects 388 2025 model year vehicles produced between June 3, 2024 and March 26, 2025. The Honda CR-V e:FCEV is sold exclusively in California, and is produc...

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d a strategic investment in FirstElement Fuel, Inc., (FEF) the largest retail hydrogen fueling infrastructure provider in California, with 92 retail fueling positions across 38 locations. TMNA and FEF aim to strengthen infrastructure for current and future generations of fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) drivers. Toyota is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through its Toyota and Lexus brands, plus its more than 1,800 de...

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and Renewable Energy (MNRE) launched a pilot project to test hydrogen fuel‑cell mobility in India, under a memorandum of understanding between the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) and Toyota Kirloskar Motor centered on real‑world trials of the Toyota Mirai fuel‑cell electric vehicle (FCEV). As part of the initiative, Toyota handed over a second‑generation Mirai to NISE. Under the MoU, NISE will conduct a two‑year evaluation of ...

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, BEV (battery electric vehicle) production and sales volumes totaled 1.194 million units and 1.170 million units, up 26.6% y/y and 28.9% y/y, respectively; PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production and sales volumes totaled 684,000 units and 652,000 units, up 9.8% y/y and 7.9% y/y, respectively; and FCV (fuel cell vehicle) production and sales volumes both totaled 1,000 units, up 237.4% y/y and 177.2% y/y, respectively. YTD NEV production and sale...

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ating their fuel cell initiatives predominantly on Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicles and specialized Passenger Car development, while also placing significant importance on collaboration and external partnerships to advance the hydrogen ecosystem. As such, we do not expect Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) to gain a meaningful market share this decade, even though BMW plans to introduce its FCEV in the LV market, with production scheduled to comme...

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th an investment exceeding BRL 30 million. Under the agreement, Honda will contribute to research, technology demonstrations, and feasibility studies aimed at expanding hydrogen-based applications in both urban mobility and industrial use. Technical testing will be carried out with Honda’s CR-V e:FCEV, a plug-in hybrid SUV equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell, over a six-month period. Both companies emphasized that the initiative supports their s...

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Global EV sales up 10.5％ to 1.78 million units in October On November 26, MarkLines announced that global electric vehicles (including BEV, PHV and FCV) sales in October increased 10.5% YoY to 1.78 million units. In the first ten months of 2025, total EV sales increased 22.9% YoY to 14.49 million units. EVs accounted for 30.4% of total sales in October, down 1.2% point from the previous month. In October, China leads the EV sales with 1,375 tho...

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, with zero emission fleet vehicles, hydrogen innovation, commercial delivery platforms, and integrated fleet services, including: Rivian: Presenting next-generation commercial vans and electrified service tools designed for high utilization fleet operations. Honda: Featuring the production CR-V e:FCEV, the first production plug-in hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle in the United States. GM Envolve: Demonstrating a technology platform for fleet...

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en refueling stations. As the High Pressure Gas Safety Act was revised to add solution-treated SUS305 as a material for hydrogen refueling stations, the company began selling round bar steels with diameters ranging from 18 to 68 millimeters. These products have already been used in the Toyota Mirai fuel cell vehicle as materials for high-pressure hydrogen applications. They do not use molybdenum, a rare metal, and adopt a composition designed to ...

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, BEV (battery electric vehicle) production and sales volumes totaled 1.137 million units and 1.109 million units, up 30.7% y/y and 31.7% y/y, respectively; PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production and sales volumes totaled 634,000 units and 605,000 units, up 7.0% y/y and 3.0% y/y, respectively; and FCV (fuel cell vehicle) production and sales volumes totaled 921 units and 956 units, up 87.6% y/y and 69.8% y/y, respectively. YTD NEV production and...

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across its entire product range. In North America, the all-new Volvo VNL delivers up to 10% better fuel efficiency than its predecessor.  Fuel-efficient combustion engines that can also run on renewable fuels are part of Volvo Trucks’ three-path approach to decarbonization, together with BEV and FCEV trucks. (Volvo Trucks release on October 28, 2025)...

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h production starting in spring 2026. Internal combustion engines will continue to be offered in Eastern European markets, with the 2.8-litre diesel replacing the 2.4-litre unit and the 2.7-litre gasoline engine remaining available. The hydrogen fuel cell version is scheduled to launch in 2028. The FCEV will feature Toyota’s advanced hydrogen fuel cell system. This model will further support the broader expansion of hydrogen ecosystems and infr...

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Toyota debuts new Hilux globally in Thailand with BEV prototype; Future FCEV plans Announced on November 10, 2025, Toyota Motor Corporation held the world premiere of the new Hilux mid-size pickup truck at a special event hosted by Toyota Motor Asia in Bangkok, Thailand, unveiling a BEV prototype. The new Hilux will launch sequentially across Asia from 2026, while the diesel version planned for Japan is scheduled for mid-2026. The premiere highli...

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Australia mandates AVAS for all newly-introduced electrified vehicles from Nov 2025 From November 2025, every new electric, hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicle introduced to the Australian market will be required to include an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) as standard equipment, in a move to enhance pedestrian safety. The AVAS produces an audible sound when a vehicle operates at low speeds, such as in car parks, intersections, or res...

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high-performance EV supercar “U9.” EV venture Folofly also unveiled the ZEEKR 009 electric MPV from Geely Auto’s premium EV brand Zeekr, marking its Japan debut. Hyundai, a Korean automaker making its first appearance at the event, unveiled the all-new NEXO, a new fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) compact crossover SUV, for the first time in Japan. Kia (Kia PBV Japan) exhibited the PV5 Cargo and PV5 Passenger, the first models in its PBV (...

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Global EV sales up 22.8％ to 1.86 million units in September On October 24, MarkLines announced that global electric vehicles (including BEV, PHV and FCV) sales in September increased 22.8% YoY to 1.86 million units. In the first nine months of 2025, total EV sales increased 24.8% YoY to 12.71 million units. EVs accounted for 31.6% of total sales in September, up 2.1% point from the previous month. In September, China leads the EV sales with 1,2...

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Toyoda Gosei’s high-pressure hydrogen tank selected for new “Hino Profia Z FCV” heavy-duty truck Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. announced that its high-pressure tank has been adopted for Hino Motors, Ltd.’s new “Hino Profia Z FCV” heavy-duty fuel-cell truck, which will be released on October 24. The adopted tank stores hydrogen under a pressure of about 700 atmospheres. The Hino Profia Z FCV will be equipped with six tanks, which can hold abo...

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, BEV (battery electric vehicle) production and sales volumes totaled 1.059 million units and 1.058 million units, up 34.8% y/y and 36.4% y/y, respectively; PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production and sales volumes totaled 558,000 units and 546,000 units, up 6.9% y/y and 6.7% y/y, respectively; and FCV (fuel cell vehicle) production and sales volumes totaled 441 units and 408 units, up 173.9% y/y and 94.3% y/y, respectively. YTD NEV production an...

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JMS 2025: Isuzu announces world premiere of ERGA FCV, next-gen FC route bus On October 15, Isuzu Motor announced that will unveil the world premiere of its next-generation fuel cell (FC) route bus “ERGA FCV” (reference exhibit) at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 30 to November 9. The ERGA FCV is being jointly developed by Isuzu and Toyota Motor. Isuzu is responsible for the planning, development, and d...

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