Ashok Leyland, India updates about R&D progress on EVs, Hydrogen, and ADAS In its annual report for FY2024-25, Ashok Leyland outlined its recent efforts in research and development (R&D) with a total expenditure of INR 5.46 billion. The company focused on several key areas, including engine development for alternate fuels and components related to electric powertrains and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). It also initiated the developmen...

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Sarawak, Malaysia begins testing first off-site green hydrogen refueling station On July 15, 2025, Sarawak, Malaysia began testing its first off-site green hydrogen refueling station at the second PETROS Multifuel Station in Batu Kawa, which offers petrol, EV charging, and hydrogen refueling. The hydrogen is produced at the Darul Hana plant. Full operations are expected soon, pending final approval from KPDN Kuala Lumpur. Led by SEDC Energy (SEDC...

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New Flyer launches extended range option for Xcelsior CHARGE FC hydrogen fuel cell bus On July 17, New Flyer of America Inc. unveiled a major range-boosting innovation for its Xcelsior CHARGE FC 40-foot hydrogen fuel cell-electric bus (FCEB). The new optional hydrogen four-tank-module significantly extends vehicle and operational flexibility by adding 17.5 kg of onboard fuel capacity. The additional four transverse-mounted tanks supplement five s...

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FORVIA and Michelin work closely with public authorities on future of Symbio FORVIA SE and Michelin are now working closely with public authorities on the future of Symbio, which they co-own with Stellantis. In May 2025, Stellantis unexpectedly informed FORVIA and Michelin of its intention to halt its hydrogen-related activities in 2026, despite being both a co-shareholder and Symbio’s main customer. Stellantis’ orders alone represent approxi...

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Stellantis discontinues hydrogen fuel cell program due to market challenges On July 16, Stellantis announced that it will discontinue its hydrogen fuel cell technology development program, due to limited hydrogen refueling infrastructure, high capital investment needs, and insufficient consumer incentives. The company does not expect significant adoption of hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles before the end of the decade. The company will ...

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storage, and interior, can be easily configured or updated. Constellium developed a modular sill concept using aluminum extrusions made from Constellium HSA6 high-strength aluminum alloys featuring significant recycled content. Designed to support various powertrains, including battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell, the sill structure offers enhanced crash performance, design flexibility, and a lower carbon footprint over the vehicle’s lifecy...

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egic execution, innovation capabilities, and profitability. The merger aims to boost Geely Auto’s global competitiveness in the smart new energy vehicle market. The merged entity will offer a wide range of vehicles, including internal combustion, pure electric, plug-in hybrid, and green methanol-hydrogen models. It will also expand its presence across mainstream, mid-to-high-end, and luxury segments. Based on Geely press release...

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Nexen Tire to supply OE tires for Hyundai’s new FCV, Nexo Nexen Tire Co., Ltd. (Nexen Tire) will provide its N’FERA Supreme S tires as original equipment (OE) for the NEXO, Hyundai Motor Company’s hydrogen fuel cell sports utility vehicle. The N'FERA Supreme S incorporates an AI-enhanced load distribution structure and high-rigidity sidewalls to offer grip and steering responsiveness performance optimized for the heavy-load configuration o...

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Hyundai Motor India and IIT Madras unveil design of HTWO Innovation Centre for green hydrogen R&D On July 8, Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and Guidance Tamil Nadu, unveiled the design of the Hyundai HTWO Innovation Centre. This upcoming research and development facility will focus on green hydrogen technologies and will be established within the Discovery Campus of...

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tforms and focusing on improving heavy-duty engines using global platforms and economies of scale. For battery-electric trucks, Daimler Truck will decide whether to produce in-house or outsource based on market demand. It plans to switch to zero-emission platforms only if customer acceptance grows. Hydrogen truck development will focus on Europe. However, due to slow progress in building hydrogen fuel stations, Daimler Truck is delaying large-sca...

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Cenntro develops second-gen hydrogen fuel cell class 8 semi-tractor On July 8, New Jersey-based Cenntro Inc. announced the development of its second-generation hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 semi-tractor, the BM860H.  Developed by Cenntro’s wholly owned subsidiary, Bison Motors Inc., the BM860H builds on the foundation of its predecessor with key performance enhancements. The vehicle is powered by a 210 kW hydrogen fuel cell system that provides a...

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tion of vehicles in public sectors. The establishment of Guangzhou Farizon and the delivery of the vehicles indicate the successful launch of the cooperation. Not only will Guangzhou Farizon promote battery electric commercial vehicles, but it will also focus on the industrial operation of methanol-hydrogen electric refrigerator vehicles, municipal engineering vehicles, and urban logistics distribution vehicles and the implementation of methanol-...

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Mahle holds technical seminar at Weichai Power Mahle held a technical seminar at Weichai Power to exhibit nearly 20 innovative products in the fields of hydrogen energy, electric drive systems, and thermal management and conduct in-depth exchanges on topics such as supporting components for natural gas engines and high-efficiency diesel engines, as well as the New Energy transformation of commercial vehicles. The hydrogen engine on display employ...

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les (PHV) surged 66.4% to 25,608 units with a 10.0% share), electric vehicles (EV) increased 8.6% to 47,163 units with a 18.4% share, diesel-powered vehicles dropped 32.3% with a share of 13.9%, LPG-powered cars decreased 7.7% to 1,346 units with a share of 0.5%, There were 19 new registrations for hydrogen drive systems. Average CO2 emissions decreased by 10.3% to 107.1 g/km. Truck registrations in June were down 33.3% year-on-year to 26,364 uni...

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thyssenkrupp)’s subsidiary, thyssenkrupp Hohenlimburg, has invested a low double-digit million-euro amount to modernize Walking Beam Furnace 3 (HBO 3) at its site in Germany. The modernization ensures compliance with future environmental and safety regulations, reduces energy consumption, enables hydrogen operation, and marks a significant step toward climate-neutral steel production. The project was carried out by LOI Thermprocess GmbH over fo...

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Mercedes Benz eCitaro to gain hydrogen mode in 2025 and next-gen batteries NMC4 by 2026 On June 30, Mercedes Benz eCitaro buses reached over 2,500 units produced in Mannheim plant, Germany, since its launch in late 2018. It's been delivered to many cities across Germany and Europe, including Stuttgart, Hamburg, France, Italy, and others. The bus uses third-generation NMC3 lithium-ion batteries, with 4 to 6 battery packs offering up to 588 kWh cap...

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meters. The new Kirchbach plant develops and produces high-tech resistors for the efficient and sustainable generation, transmission, storage and use of energy. Its products include Miba's pre-charging and discharging resistors for EVs and the Miba POWERcloser, a safety component for vehicles with hydrogen fuel cells. The plant is able to cut 280 tons of CO2 emissions annually as it incorporates heat recovery from the furnaces in production, hea...

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to internally produce the next-generation fuel cell modules. Preparation for this project was already underway, with the aim of beginning operation in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2028 (FY2027) with an annual production capacity of 30,000 units. However, in light of recent changes in the global hydrogen market environment, Honda reassessed the plan so that it would cut production capacity and delay the timing to begin full production. The ori...

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Hyundai details USD 6 billion Louisiana steel mill, commitment to hydrogen economy On June 23, Louisiana's Clean Hydrogen Task Force was briefed by Hyundai officials outlining their USD 6 billion vision for a hydrogen-integrated steel mill in Ascension Parish that is projected to be operational by 2029, calling it a "catalyst for the hydrogen ecosystem" in the state. Hyundai North America Senior Vice President Jim Park reaffirmed the company's co...

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor, India and Ohmium partner to develop green hydrogen microgrid solutions On June 25, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ohmium International, a Bengaluru-based provider of PEM hydrogen technology, to co-develop green hydrogen-based integrated power solutions in India.  Under this partnership, Ohmium will lead the design, development, and performance evaluation of a microgrid prototy...

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