hat is highlighted by a first-of-its-kind BMW Panoramic Vision display that projects information across the entire base of the windscreen. With sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology, the new BMW iX3 has an estimated range of 400 miles and peak charging rate of 400 kW with lithium-ion cylindrical cells. Over the next two years, BMW will launch nearly 40 new and refreshed models featuring Neue Klasse design language, technology, and driving dyna...

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BMW iX5 Hydrogen to enter series production with Toyota’s fuel cell system On September 22, BMW announced that it is launching the all-new X5 with five drivetrain choices i.e. battery electric, plug-in hybrid, gasoline, diesel, and hydrogen fuel cell. This makes it the first BMW model to offer such a wide range. BMW’s flexible production and engineering systems allow these different technologies to be developed and built efficiently. From 202...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/22

the Santa Cruz compact pickup launched in 2021, and aims to produce more than 80% of vehicles sold in the U.S. domestically by 2030, with supply chain content increasing from 60% to 80%. In the commercial vehicle segment, Hyundai Motor will expand its portfolio in North America with existing XCIENT Fuel Cell Trucks and Hyundai Translead trailers, as well as plans to enter the electrified large van market. In a strategic alliance with General Moto...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/20

Ballard to launch FCmove-SC fuel cell at Busworld in Brussels On September 18, Ballard Power Systems announced it will unveil its new-generation transit fuel cell module, the FCmove-SC, at Busworld in Brussels on October 4–9. Designed for city transit duty, the FCmove-SC builds on Ballard’s market-leading FCmove family to deliver greater sustained power, simplified vehicle integration, improved in-service performance and lower lifecycle cost...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Fuel Cell trucks complete 10,000 km extreme testing in Switzerland On September 18, Daimler Truck announced that it has completed summer testing of four next-gen Mercedes-Benz GenH2 fuel cell trucks. The Valais region, Switzerland, provided tough conditions with steep mountain passes (600–2,478 m), midsummer heat above 35°C, and thin air, which is perfect for pushing the trucks’ cooling and performance systems to the limi...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

Al-Futtaim BYD presents hybrid technologies in Saudi Arabia, plans new models On September 8, Al-Futtaim BYD KSA, the official distributor of BYD, hosted its inaugural Super Hybrid Tech Day in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It highlighted BYD’s Dual Mode Off-road Super Hybrid Platform (DMO) technology. This in-house developed plug-in hybrid system combines the convenience of fuel refilling with the efficiency of electric driving.  The DMO Super ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

DOT-247 also realizes the same level of power conversion circuitry with half the volume, which increases the flexibility of design. For automotive applications, Rohm will market the new DOT-247 SiC module for use in applications such as electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, boost converters for fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs), and electric power steering systems for electrified vehicles. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on September 1...

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ically, BEV (battery electric vehicle) production and sales volumes totaled 898,000 units and 908,000 units, up 38.9% y/y and 40.5% y/y, respectively; PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production and sales volumes totaled 493,000 units and 487,000 units, up 10.7% y/y and 7.5% y/y, respectively; and FCV (fuel cell vehicle) production and sales volumes totaled 195 units and 133 units, down 63.1% y/y and 76.3% y/y, respectively. YTD NEV production and sa...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

xy’s Xingyao 8), 46 buses, 55 trucks, and 248 special-purpose vehicles. The selected plug-in hybrid electric models consist of 57 passenger vehicles (including FAW Hongqi’s HS6 PHEV, GAC Hyptec’s A800, and Dongfeng Nissan’s N6), 1 bus, 5 trucks, and 27 special-purpose vehicles. The selected fuel cell electric models consist of 2 buses, 4 trucks, and 6 special-purpose vehicles. Also listed are models meeting the new technical requirements ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/11

uding 14 energy-saving and 416 New Energy models. The models on the list are energy-saving light-duty commercial vehicles, energy-saving heavy-duty commercial vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric passenger vehicles, battery electric commercial vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric commercial vehicles, and fuel cell electric commercial vehicles of automakers such as Changan Auto, FAW Group, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, BYD, and Seres Auto. From an MIIT pr...

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Hydrogen Technology World Expo: Purem by Eberspaecher to showcase solutions for fuel cell systems Eberspaecher Group announced that its subsidiary, Purem by Eberspaecher, will present its portfolio of components and systems for optimizing the operation of fuel cells for mobile and stationary applications at the Hydrogen Technology World Expo in Hamburg, Germany, from October 21 to 23, 2025. The company will display the Hydrogen Recirculation Blow...

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Daimler Buses begins road tests of hydrogen-powered Setra Coach for long-distance travel 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 least 800 km on one tank. The model S 517 HD ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

ied vehicles (xEV), a move aimed at advancing the shift to cleaner transport. Taking effect on September 20, 2025, Circular DC2025-09-0015 replaces earlier recognition rules and introduces harmonized classification system covering BEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, Light EVs (LEVs), Range-Extended EVs (REEVs), and Fuel Cell EVs (FCEVs). The update ensures consistency with the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA) and gives clearer directions to autom...

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ior also emphasizes sustainability, using materials like ocean-waste textiles and lightweight aluminum foam. Additionally, the company highlighted its European electrification roadmap, planning electrified versions of all models by 2027 and 21 global EV models by 2030. It is also advancing hydrogen fuel cell technology and moving toward sustainable manufacturing, transitioning European plants to renewable energy and increasing the use of recycled...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

IAA Mobility 2025: EKPO presents PEMFC stack modules and bipolar plates for automotive applications EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies GmbH (EKPO), a joint venture of ElringKlinger and OPmobility, is showcasing its PEMFC stack modules and stack components at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany. The highlight is the NM12-single PEMFC stack module, designed for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, and already in use by one of China's premium aut...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

Fuji Keizai forecasts global FC system market growth to JPY 18 trillion in FY2040 Fuji Keizai Co., Ltd. (Fuji Keizai, Chuo Ward, Tokyo) announced its investigation report on the trends in the global fuel-cell (FC) system market. In the fiscal year that starts in April 2040 (FY2040), the FC system market is expected to grow to JPY 18.23 trillion, a 45-fold increase from FY2024. The global FC truck market is likely to expand to JPY 3.63 trillion (a...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

ßenbahnen AG (SSB). Installed as a turnkey project by Daimler Buses in partnership with Omexom and Power Electronics, the system includes pantograph-based “panto down” charging with up to 180 kW capacity. The facility complements the recent delivery of 20 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G articulated and fuel cell buses, all featuring NMC3 batteries, with further deliveries of eCitaro, eCitaro G, and eCitaro G fuel cell models scheduled through Octobe...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/06

≤1,500 cc, ≤4,000 mm): GST cut from 28% to 18%. Motorcycles (≤350 cc) and three-wheelers: GST cut from 28% to 18%. Hybrid vehicles (spark-ignition engine + electric motor, ≤1,200 cc/4,000 mm): GST at 18%; larger hybrids retain higher rates. Diesel-electric hybrids (≤1,500 cc): GST at 18%. Fuel-cell vehicles (including hydrogen models): GST rates vary by subcategory under the automotive reforms. Buses, trucks, and ambulances with medical...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

vehicles (PHV) soared 76.7% to 23,973 units with a 11.6% share), electric vehicles (EV) surged 45.7% to 39,367 units with a 19.0% share, LPG-powered cars dropped 16.6% to 795 units with a share of 0.4%, diesel cars fell 9.2% to 27,219 units with a share of 13.1%. There were 2 new registrations for fuel-cell cars and there were no registrations for natural gas- and hydrogen-powered vehicles. Average CO2 emissions decreased by 10.9% to 105.0 g/km....

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

oyota) 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 commercial mobility such as fuel cell taxis and trucks. As part of this public-private initiative, the Crown Sedan, fuel cell vehicle (FCEV) has been introduced into the fuel cel...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04