South African president discussed investment with Toyota On March 31, the President of South Africa met with executives of Toyota South Africa Motors at the sidelines of the Sixth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) and discussed investments in green mobility. The discussion focuses on hybrid electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies, as well as local battery assembly and supplier development. Toyota South Africa Motors will invest ZAR 1...

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Volvo Trucks begins road testing of hydrogen combustion truck On April 1, Volvo Trucks announced that it has started on-road testing of heavy trucks powered by hydrogen combustion engines. The company has planned to launch its hydrogen solutions by 2030. These trucks are expected to deliver better performance, with higher efficiency, lower fuel consumption, and increased power compared to conventional hydrogen engines. These trucks use High Pre...

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y outside Europe. Located in the Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone and spanning approximately 3,600 square meters, the center will focus initially on fuel cell applications and recycling technologies and will expand to catalysis for renewable energy and stationary applications, including CO₂ capture and hydrogen production. Based on Umicore press release...

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ACAPLAST, France, opens new plant in Kenitra, Morocco On March 30, ACAPLAST Group, in a social media update, announced that it has opened a new plant in Kenitra AFZ with an investment of EUR 5 million. The plant is now officially operational. It will produce technical parts made of rubber, plastic, or silicone. Multiple sources reported that the plant will produce parts for electric, hybrid, and hydrogen vehicles. Based on social media updates of...

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Freudenberg dissolves e-Power Systems business group; retains hydrogen components business Freudenberg SE announced that its Freudenberg e-Power Systems business group was dissolved effective January 1, 2026. The company has discontinued its business in battery cells, modules, and systems, as well as activities related to fuel cell systems. Nevertheless, the hydrogen components business remains and has been integrated into Freudenberg Sealing Tec...

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ercialise fuel cell systems for heavy-duty vehicles and other similar applications. Cellcentric is expected to act as a central hub for developing, producing, and commercialising fuel cell systems for heavy-duty transport. The partners will also work with industry groups and stakeholders across the hydrogen value chain to support the early development of hydrogen supply and infrastructure. Additionally, Toyota and cellcentric plan to jointly ove...

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IAV and Deutz bring hydrogen-powered trucks into real-world operations IAV GmbH and Deutz AG have handed over two hydrogen-powered trucks as part of the HyCET (Hydrogen Combustion Engine Trucks) project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Transport (BMV), marking a key milestone for sustainable heavy-duty transport. The 18-ton trucks are based on the Daimler Econic platform, equipped with DEUTZ’s advanced hydrogen engines. They are enteri...

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ces have been increasing, which poses serious challenges in the commercial vehicle space. The current conflict exposes the fragility of fuel supply. Long-term stability depends on reducing reliance on global oil and gas markets. Transitioning to alternative technologies, such as battery-electric or hydrogen-cell HGVs, can mitigate impacts, and if fuel prices stay high, they could affect total ownership costs. The UK needs to insulate itself from ...

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thyssenkrupp Steel expands lab capabilities to support green steel transition thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG, a subsidiary of thyssenkrupp AG, is allocating EUR 2.4 million to upgrade its laboratory facilities at the Duisburg-Schwelgern site in Germany, supporting its transition toward climate-neutral steel production and hydrogen-based processes. The investment builds on the existing blast furnace laboratory, enhancing its ability to evaluate raw ...

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Daimler Truck reveals Mercedes Benz eCitaro Fuel Cell electric city bus On March 23, Daimler Truck unveiled Mercedes-Benz eCitaro fuel cell, an electric city bus with a hydrogen fuel cell that works as a range extender. It combines the Citaro platform with modular batteries, charging systems, and electric drive technology. The bus can travel around 600 km and uses a 60 kW fuel cell mounted on the roof to extend driving range. In certain situation...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

Hexagon Purus, Norway, signs financing agreement for CIMC-Hexagon China JV On March 23, Hexagon Purus ASA, through one of its wholly owned subsidiaries, entered into a financing agreement for the Chinese joint venture with its joint venture partner, CIMC Hydrogen Energy Technology LTD (CIMC Enric). CIMC Enric will provide funding for the JV in exchange for a higher ownership share. They also agreed on simplifying the JV structure, with the object...

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stion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs). Schaeffler also plans to strengthen by-wire technology for autonomous driving, and humanoid robot systems that utilize in-vehicle technologies. It was also announced that the company is ready to release water electrolysis stacks, which produce hydrogen, in the Japanese market. As for powertrains, since discussions about prohibiting ICEs have moved back and forth in Europe and electrification...

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o companies will systematically strengthen collaboration across the entire value chain from R&D, supply chains, and manufacturing to markets, channels, and services. For the 3.0 truck project, the two companies will be committed to developing cutting-edge power technologies, such as hybrid systems, hydrogen internal combustion engines, and automotive powertrains, to actively outline efficient low- and zero-carbon technology roadmaps. From DFMC an...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

Hyundai deploys eight Xcient Fuel Cell Class 8 trucks in Uruguay On March 19, Hyundai Motor Company announced the deployment of eight Xcient Fuel Cell Class 8 trucks in Uruguay. The initiative supports the Kahiros Project, aimed at decarbonizing Uruguay’s timber logistics through green hydrogen infrastructure. The project is led by the Kahirós Consortium, formed by Ventus, Fraylog and Fidocar, with a USD 40 million investment from Grupo Santan...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

mission credits if their fleet emissions stay below targets through 2029, giving them added flexibility ahead of stricter 2030 requirements. However, ACEA stated that the amendment fails to address the wider challenges in shifting to zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, including limited charging and hydrogen infrastructure, high energy costs, and weak market viability. It is therefore important to accelerate the upcoming review of the HDV CO2 Regu...

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Schaeffler AG to participate in CIHC 2026 Schaeffler Hydrogen Energy Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., a Schaeffler AG wholly-owned subsidiary, will debut at the 5th China International Hydrogen Congress & Expo (CIHC 2026) to be held in Beijing from March 25 to 27. The company will focus on showcasing its products, R&D achievements, and industrialization capabilities covering the entire chain from green hydrogen production to application. In terms...

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China to strive for FCEV ownership of 100,000 units by 2030 On March 16, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued a notification on pilot projects for comprehensive hydrogen energy applications with two other government bodies. The notification specifies that by 2030, China will strive for a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) ownership of 100,000 units. With the construction of hydrogen energy expressways and hydroge...

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s, 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. A total of th...

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ture, from August 2025. The demonstration test will end in March 2026, after which Honda will proceed with verifying economic efficiency and business feasibility. On other hand, due to concerns over the disruption of fossil fuel supply stemming from instability in the Middle East, the advantages of hydrogen as a means of energy security may attract renewed attention. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on March 18, 2026)...

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The NEXO FCV will be offered with three grades and will be priced from JPY 7.5 million. The high grade will be JPY 8.2 million, and the grade with enhanced equipment will be JPY 8.35 million (including consumption tax). While the three grades use the same specifications, the company has upsized the hydrogen tank from the initially announced 156.6 liters to 162 liters. This change has extended the maximum travel distance per charge from 820 km to ...

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