designed for urban delivery and service use, in Europe. It will be launched as a panel van with multiple wheelbase and height options, along with a chassis cab variant by the end of 2026. The vehicle will be offered in three body styles. The L1H1 panel van is suited for city use, while the larger L2H2 version offers more cargo space. A chassis cab version will also be available, designed for easy customization with standard mounting and electrica...

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e 110 kilowatts, for general-purpose (stationary power sources, railways, and ships) 150 kilowatts, and for heavy-duty commercial vehicles 300 kilowatts. The new FC system is scheduled to be introduced in Japan, Europe, North America, China, and other markets from 2026 onward It was unveiled at the H2 & FC Expo (Hydrogen Fuel Cell Expo), which began on March 17 at Tokyo Big Sight (Koto Ward, Tokyo). The new FC system will be the third generation....

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

Toyota and Honda change “exit strategy” for FC technology Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) have changed their respective “exit strategy” for fuel-cell (FC) technology. Toyota plans to start the full-scale production of water electrolysis systems by utilizing FC vehicle technology from 2029. At the “H2&FC EXPO” that started in Tokyo on March 17, Toyota announced that its Honsha Plant (Toyota City, Aic...

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Jetour Indonesia sees no direct impact from Middle East tensions; plans T2 PHEV launch in H2 Reported on March 11, 2026, Jetour Indonesia said ongoing tensions in the Middle East have not had a direct impact on its local operations or sales. The company’s marketing director said Jetour is monitoring global developments, particularly risks to the automotive supply chain, although parts availability and deliveries remain stable. Jetour is also wa...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

RAM returns to midsize-commercial van segment with 2027 ProMaster City On March 11, Stellantis announced that the all-new 2027 Ram ProMaster City commercial van has rejoined the Ram Professional lineup in the North American market as a right-size, work-ready option. Orders for the new 2027 Ram ProMaster City open in H2 2026 when production begins, with vehicles arriving at U.S. dealers in Q1 2027 at a starting price under USD 40,000. The new ProM...

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Honda to introduce U.S.-built Acura Integra hatchback and Honda Passport SUV in Japan in H2 of 2026 On March 5, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced plans to begin sales of two U.S.-built models in the Japanese market, Acura Integra Type S and Honda Passport TrailSport Elite in the second half of 2026. The decision utilizes the simplified certification system for U.S.-made passenger vehicles, which was newly established by the Japan Ministry of Land, ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

structures in both regions are being addressed, with more details at Investor Day on May 21. Q2. On operating leverage in North America and the Brazilian currency impact on industrial performance in South America: what is driving margins? A. [Antonio Filosa] North America profitability improved in H2 2025 due to strong volumes and pricing. Mix was temporarily constrained by plant ramp-up issues, now resolved. In 2026, profitability will be drive...

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Tata Motors, India to deploy 40 hydrogen-ICE trucks under government-funded pilot On February 26, Tata Motors signed an MoU with V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) to deploy 40 green hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2 ICE) heavy-duty prime movers at the port over the next two years. The project, which begins with trials of a single hydrogen-powered prime mover, will be funded by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways. VOCPA sa...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/02

other strategically important industrial activities for Sweden and the European Union. Northvolt Ett will produce lithium-ion NMC batteries for battery energy storage systems (BESS), automotive applications, and other mobility markets. Lyten expects to begin commercial sales of battery cells in the H2 2026. Meanwhile, Northvolt Labs in Västerås will continue the development of lithium-ion NMC cells and aims to industrialize Lyten’s lithium-su...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/02

1% to 5.48 million units. With its new leadership team and strategies firmly in place, Stellantis delivered a solid performance in the second half of 2025, with net revenues increasing 10% compared to the same period in 2024 to EUR 79.25 billion. Consolidated shipments rose to 2.8 million units in H2, an increase of 277,000 vehicles (+11%), with every region reporting higher volumes. North America was the strongest contributor, adding 231,000 un...

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rease YoY? How should we think about capital allocation and net cash targets?A: [Fabrice Cambolive] The order book increased to 1.7 months and the trajectory is positive. As for the LCV volumes, they are already increasing and expected to grow in 2026. Dacia brandQ: Why did Dacia volumes decline in H2? When will price/mix and cost compensate again? A: [Katrin Adt, Dacia brand CEO] Dacia had a very strong 2025 overall, and the H2 slowdown was due ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24

hina Q: About the profitability in China. What are the plans in the future? There was a 2-digit growth in 2024.   A: [Oliver Thöne] We delivered our targets in 2025, and still delivered a double-digit margin in our JV. 2026 will be characterized by ramp-ups, the profitability will go down, but in H2 with vehicles like the GLE long wheelbase, there will be additional profitability in 2027. We also see the facelift cycle for the GLC C-Class which...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/20

nnounced EUR 54 million in funding for the Hydrogen Innovation and Technology Centre in Pfeffenhausen, Bavaria. The Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV) is continuing to invest in hydrogen technology and is supporting the establishment of decentralised Hydrogen Innovation and Technology Centres (ITZ-H2 – Innovations- und Technologiezentren Wasserstoff).  The Pfeffenhausen site, the Hydrogen Technology User Centre (WTAZ – Wasserstoff Technolog...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/13

unced they have both secured stockholder approval for their previously announced merger, aimed at establishing a major entity in the semiconductor equipment industry, valued at approximately USD 4.4 billion. Initially announced in October 2025, the all-stock merger transaction is set to complete in H2 2026. The new entity will be headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts, becoming the fourth largest U.S. wafer fabrication equipment supplier by reve...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10

hydrogen fuel cell mobility pilot projects. The second phase focused on scaling up operations, expanding usage, and diversifying hydrogen-powered mobility and stationary solutions. Along with the previously deployed Toyota Mirai fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), the pilot also included a Caetano H2.City Gold hydrogen fuel cell bus, a Toyota hydrogen fuel cell forklift, and a GEH2 stationary hydrogen generator, all powered by Toyota’s hydroge...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/09

Stellantis takes EUR 22 billion in H2 2025 charges with EV realignment On February 6, Stellantis N.V. released an assessment of its strategy and related costs in H2 2025 ahead of full year 2025 financial results, which will be released as scheduled on February 26, and communication of its new strategic plan coming in May. The company announced that it will be taking H2 2025 charges of approximately EUR 22 billion as part of its business reset, an...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/07

in 2026 to be built domestically at its plants in Smyrna, Tennessee and Canton, Mississippi, while no immediate production shifts from Mexico or Japan are planned. Dealers at the presentation previewed the upcoming two-row Xterra SUV, a revived nameplate aimed at Jeep that is scheduled to arrive in H2 2028. Some dealers described the Xterra as a “radical-looking” full-size truck with big tires, an aggressive grille and a rugged focus. The XTe...

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PHINIA, US, to showcase hydrogen and alternative fuel innovations at Hyvolution Paris 2026 On January 26, PHINIA Inc. announced that it will present its latest advancements in hydrogen and alternative fuel technologies at this year’s Hyvolution Paris 2026. PHINIA will be showcasing a range of technologies supporting hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2ICE).  The display will feature the injection system from the high‑performance V6 engin...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

H2Accelerate TRUCKS secures new funding to deploy 125 hydrogen trucks across Europe On January 27, the H2Accelerate TRUCKS project, Europe’s largest flagship initiative for zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty transport, secured approximately EUR 30 million in funding from the Clean Hydrogen Partnership to deploy 125 hydrogen trucks across six European Member States and Associated Countries. Additionally, three new truck deployment partn...

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es Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) accounted for 463,646 units of the total, down 0.8% from 467,252 units in 2024. CAMPI–TMA passenger car sales fell 23.1% YoY to 92,924 units in 2025, while commercial vehicle sales grew 7.0% to 370,722 units. CAMPI pointed to a tougher H2 operating environment, citing the return of excise taxes on pickup trucks and disruptions caused by natural calamities as dampening vehicle demand....

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