uel cell system, for long-haul heavy-duty vehicles and other heavy-duty applications. The first units have been built up and are undergoing rigorous testing activities.  It has been working since summer 2025 with more than 30 leading global companies in the vehicle and accessories industry and the hydrogen supply chain in the Global Hydrogen Mobility Alliance (GHMA). It will reveal NextGen at its global launch on April 20, 2026, the first day of...

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with the times, we would like to continue developing products that meet new needs that arise, such as developing batteries with even higher output and capacity. (Onaga, Manager, Management Group, Sales Department, Electronics Business Division) Q3. What are your company's strengths when it comes to hydrogen engines currently under development? Have you encountered any difficulties in developing them? A3. We are currently developing these engines ...

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, in order to advance human mobility, safety, security, comfort, and decarbonization. In addition, we are exhibiting existing technologies as well as futuristic healthcare products. The exhibit features our "FLESBY HY-CONCEPT," a concept car designed for the future. We envision this car, which uses hydrogen energy, to form a seamless connection between mobility and daily lifestyles. Various on-board technologies are on display, such as "body sign...

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ation. Europe has revised its policy of banning internal combustion engines by 2035 and is embracing a migration to synthetic fuels (e-fuels) and hybrids. Furthermore, there are high hopes for developing carbon-neutral technologies that can be used in internal combustion engines, and then there are hydrogen engines and synthetic fuels (e-fuels) also. We are a leading manufacturer of parts for internal combustion engines, and proud of the fact tha...

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Toyota invests in FirstElement Fuel to bolster U.S. hydrogen infrastructure On December 12, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced 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. ...

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delivers a top speed of 100km/h and a range of 300km. Starting with the large-scale application of highway buses, the partnership between the two companies will extend to a forward-looking deployment in the heavy-duty truck sector. Xingshunda Bus signed an order of purchase intent for 100 methanol-hydrogen electric buses. Furthermore, the two companies struck a strategic cooperation agreement on the market promotion of new energy heavy-duty truc...

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MNRE launches NISE–Toyota pilot to test Mirai hydrogen fuel‑cell car on Indian roads On December 11, 2025, the Ministry of New 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 t...

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ly chains, manufacturing, marketing, and international resources. The merger will enable Geely Auto to establish full presence across the mass, mid-to-high-end, and luxury market segments with a diversified portfolio spanning internal combustion, pure electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and methanol-hydrogen electric powertrains to further strengthen intelligent manufacturing capabilities, accelerate technology innovation, and enhance long-term pr...

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rate wastewater, creating significant environmental burdens. They also have economic limits, such as processing costs. To solve these problems, SK Innovation has successfully developed a new process that selectively recovers lithium carbonate from LFP batteries using only water, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen peroxide. According to the company, by stably recovering high-purity lithium carbonate, it will mitigate lithium supply risks while contribut...

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PHVF, ARAI, Honda, and VECV to develop India’s first PEMFC electric bus On December 5, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) announced that Pune Hydrogen Valley (PHVF), ARAI, VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd. (VECV), and Honda (Japan and India) signed a joint development agreement to develop India’s first advanced Hydrogen Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) Electric Bus under Pune Hydrogen Valley Innovation Cluster (P-HVIC). P...

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Hyundai promotes mobility, U.S. steel production at World Hydrogen Expo 2025 On December 4, at the World Hydrogen Expo 2025 in Goyang, South Korea, the Hyundai Motor Group presented a number of innovative hydrogen technologies through affiliates Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Hyundai Steel Company, Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. (Hyundai E&C), Hyundai Engineering Co., Hyundai Glovis Co. and Hyundai-Rotem Co., under the Group’s ...

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Symbio, France, announces restructuring, to continue operations On December 3, Symbio announced a major restructuring to ensure the long-term viability of its industrial and technological operations. Following Stellantis' withdrawal as a customer for all of its hydrogen-related activities, its three shareholders, Forvia, Michelin, and Stellantis, approved a new business plan with a refinancing agreement, allowing Symbio to continue operating.  I...

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y SUV segments, which continue to show growth. Most automakers are concentrating 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...

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Hyundai Motor and Air Liquide, France, partner on hydrogen ecosystem expansion On December 4, Air Liquide and Hyundai Motor Group renewed their memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Hydrogen Council CEO Summit, held from December 2 to 4 in Seoul. It aims to lead to the expansion of a comprehensive hydrogen ecosystem, encompassing production, storage, transportation, and utilization. The partnership will focus on heavy-duty transport, logistics...

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BMW Regensburg plant initiates construction of hydrogen infrastructure On December 1, BMW Regensburg plant conducted a groundbreaking ceremony on the roof of factory building. The plant representatives laid the first stainless steel pipe for the upcoming hydrogen network. Regensburg plant will start using hydrogen-powered tugger trains and forklifts from 2026 for logistics in the press shop, body shop, and assembly areas. From late 2026, hydrogen...

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Honda, Neoenergia ally for green hydrogen adoption in Brazil On November 27, it was reported that Neoenergia and Honda announced a strategic alliance to accelerate the adoption of green hydrogen in Brazil’s mobility sector. The partnership will be developed at Neoenergia’s first green hydrogen refueling station, located in Brasília, which is set to open in December 2025. The project is part of the Research, Development, and Innovation Progra...

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any of the display boards—there was no fixed powertrain label. When speaking with engineer staff, the reasoning was consistent. These vehicles are intentionally “multi pathway”. The same basic package, they argue, could take an efficient ICE, a classic hybrid, a PHEV, a battery pack or even a hydrogen fuel cell system, depending on market and timing. The design comes first; the exact powertrain is left open. Lexus carried this logic into th...

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Hankook Tire to jointly develop turquoise hydrogen carbon blacks with Rotoboost Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Rotoboost, a Finnish company with thermocatalytic decomposition of methane gas, to develop turquoise hydrogen carbon blacks jointly. The two firms’ objectives are to co-develop low-carbon carbon black in the process of turquoise hydrogen production, to validate its ...

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els in the U.S.  • Planting over 85,000 trees to capture carbon at Honda's Ohio operations  • Providing home and vehicle energy management technologies to customers   • Reducing energy use and transitioning to low-carbon energy sources across Honda manufacturing facilities  • Expanding hydrogen fuel cell technology to commercial vehicles, stationary power generators, and construction machinery (Honda release on November 19, 2025)...

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land announced that it is strengthening its product roadmap with an expansion into non-diesel technologies. Ashok Leyland has been developing two light electric trucks and three heavy MHCV electric trucks, and multiple electric bus models, as well as newly introduced models running on CNG, LNG, and hydrogen. In the heavy-duty diesel segment, new 320 HP and 360 HP trucks are being launched, offering higher power, torque, and reliability for demand...

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