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 equipment: GST cut from 28% t...

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ectric 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. Truck registrations in August increased 16.6% year-on-year to 23,14...

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Toyota joins TOKYO H2 project aiming to make Tokyo global leader in hydrogen On September 3, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) 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...

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Niterra will acquire the domestic and international development, production, and sales of spark plugs and exhaust sensors operated by Denso and its subsidiaries. Through the business transfer, Denso plans to concentrate its business resources on areas such as electrification products, software, and hydrogen. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on September 3, 2025)...

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ories. Its battery giga factory will start in 2026. It will begin with a 40 GWh per year capacity and expand modularly to 100 GWh per year. Its electrolyser giga factory will also be operational by the end of 2026, with the ability to scale up to 3 GW per year. It will enable cost-competitive green hydrogen production at a global scale. Its EV charging and swapping infrastructure has grown rapidly, making Jio-bp a trusted partner in India's pivot...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02

real time while the batteries are operational, a serial hybrid.  This is effectively recharging the electric vehicle’s battery without the need to stop and recharge. The engine can be fueled through standard ICE (Internal combustion Engine) methods, including gasoline, diesel, CNG, or ultimately Hydrogen. Ingenev will demonstrate this technology at IAA Mobility 2025.  Based on Ingenev press release ...

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ers big improvements i.e., 25% smaller and more compact, easier integration into future vehicle platforms, allowing multiple drive options and greater efficiency from upgraded components and smarter operating strategies, giving more range and power with lower energy use. In the prototype fuel cell, hydrogen from the tanks reacts with oxygen from the air to generate electricity, which powers the electric motor. The system includes not just the fue...

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fourth quarter of this year. The new base is designed to address the evolving needs of the automotive industry, with a focus on research and development, testing, and pilot production. With a total construction area of around 130,000 square meters, the new base mainly houses facilities such as the hydrogen fuel technology center, energy-saving emission technology center, new energy technology center, and advanced technology center for intelligen...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

Colruyt Group and VDL Groep test 350-bar hydrogen trucks featuring OPmobility fuel cells OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) announced that Colruyt Group and VDL Groep’s VDL Enabling Transport Solutions (VDL ETS) are testing 350-bar hydrogen trucks in both urban and rural environments as part of the European H2Haul project, aimed at accelerating the adoption of zero-emission logistics in Europe. The trucks are equipped with fuel cells devel...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

review is a chance to add flexibility, industrial focus, and a market-driven approach. Fines and mandates alone won’t drive the shift. The industry calls for “technology neutrality,” allowing EVs, (plug-in) hybrids, range extenders, highly efficient internal-combustion-engine (ICE) vehicles, hydrogen and decarbonised fuels to all contribute to decarbonisation. Plug-in hybrids remain key for cutting emissions, winning consumer trust, and se...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

Subros Limited, India updates about hydrogen, EV, and HVAC innovations during the year In its FY 2024-25 annual report, Subros Limited announced it has completed the development of integrated thermal management systems for hydrogen fuel cell buses in both 9-metre and 12-metre lengths. In the electric vehicle segment, Subros designed and developed thermal system components for electric cars, trucks, and tractors, and engineered thermal management ...

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Tata Motors, India extends focus towards hydrogen and alternative fuels In its FY 2024-25 annual report, Tata Motors announced that it is accelerated efforts in electrifying heavy vehicles and deploying natural gas and bio-fuel technologies to reduce carbon emissions across its lineup. The company is also investing in hydrogen internal combustion engine (ICE) technology, supported by the establishment of new dedicated R&D and manufacturing facili...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/27

Metier and MAHLE Powertrain to reveal hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle at Cenex Expo 2025 Metier Technologies Limited (Metier) and MAHLE Powertrain will unveil a hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle at CENEX Expo in Bedfordshire, UK, on September 3-4, 2025. Based on a DAF LF220 platform with a 6.7-litre, 6-cylinder engine, the vehicle demonstrates how existing diesel trucks can be rapidly converted to run on 100% hydrogen. It leverages MAHLE Po...

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GWM to begin hydrogen fuel cell truck testing in Brazil in September On August 11, GWM Brazil announced that it will begin hydrogen fuel cell truck testing in Brazil in September. The first unit of the GWM Hydrogen, developed by its subsidiary FTXT, has arrived at the Iracemápolis plant for inspections and validation before practical evaluations. Initial tests will be conducted in partnership with Brazilian universities, including the University...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/13

Hyroad Energy acquires 113 hydrogen fuel cell trucks, assets from Nikola bankruptcy auction Hyroad Energy has acquired 113 hydrogen fuel cell trucks, along with spare parts, software platforms, and intellectual property assets from Nikola Corporation’s bankruptcy auction. The purchase expands Hyroad’s fleet and supports its pay-per-mile truck-as-a-service model for zero-emission Class 8 vehicles. The company plans to deploy the trucks primari...

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t markets, there is little danger in this scenario of a combined market share erosion. The geographical spread distinguishes it from previous European Heavy-Duty (HD) mergers (MAN/Scania, Volvo/Renault). Tata also gains access to IVECO’s FPT Industrial powertrain technologies, including electric, hydrogen, and natural-gas platforms, providing it with scope to expand its net zero ambitions. From a strategic point of view, the acquisition is tran...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

Commercial vehicle with Yuchai Group hydrogen engine goes into operation in Cangzhou, Hebei A water sprinkler truck with a YCK05H hydrogen engine developed by Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Group Co., Ltd. (Yuchai Group) went into operation in Cangzhou, Hebei. This is the first hydrogen engine-powered finished vehicle to be put into practical application in China. A proprietary transient supercharging technology and a high-precision air flow managemen...

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t facility at Al Ghail Industrial Park, Ras Al Khaimah, spanning roughly 15 million square feet. The development will be a fully integrated, mixed-use hub designed to support over 150 industries. The Hub will focus on advanced manufacturing and technologies, including the production of electric and hydrogen vehicles, renewable energy solutions, EVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, and semiconductor manufacturing. Its amenities...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/06

8.2% to 102,369 units with a 38.7% share (of which plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHV) soared 83.6% to 27,197 units with a 10.3% share), electric vehicles (EV) surged 58.0% to 48,614 units with a 18.4% share, LPG-powered cars fell 0.6% to 1,071 units with a share of 0.4%. There was 1 new registration for hydrogen drive systems and there were no registrations for the drive type of natural gas. The German electric passenger market continues to grow signi...

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Hyundai Motor Group completes hydrogen mobility trial in NEOM, Saudi Arabia On August 4, Hyundai Motor Group, in partnership with Enowa, NEOM’s energy and water subsidiary, announced the completion of a hydrogen mobility trial in Trojena, the mountains of NEOM, a smart and sustainable region under development in Saudi Arabia, which is being built as a living laboratory. Hyundai tested its hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) coach bus, U...

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