Idemitsu Kosan invests in start-up company for hydrogen engine development Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. (Idemitsu Kosan) announced that it has agreed with i Labo Corporation (i Labo, Chuo Ward, Tokyo), a start-up company involved in the development and sales of hydrogen engines, to invest in and cooperate with i Labo. Idemitsu Kosan will verify the suitability of engine oil for a hydrogen engine being developed by i Labo and consider developing oil d...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

cellcentric presents NextGen fuel cell system for heavy-duty road transport at ACT Expo, US On April 28, cellcentric announced that it would present further details of its advanced NextGen fuel cell system for global heavy-duty road transport in North America at the ACT Expo 2025.  With a total weight of approx. 400 kg, this new system is designed for conventional 13-liter diesel engine compartments and, therefore, easy to integrate into existin...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/05

ACT Expo 2025: Bosch presents electrification and hydrogen solutions for CVs Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch) presented its solutions for commercial vehicles (CVs) at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2025 in Anaheim, California, held from April 28 to May 1. The company's key innovations included a compact fuel cell power module, Fuel cell power module compact 300, that comprises a single set of fuel cell components and a horizontal double st...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/29

Auto Shanghai 2025: Horse Powertrain presents diverse engine lineup On April 23, Horse Powertrain unveiled its Future Hybrid Concept powertrain and a wide range of engines, at the 2025 Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition. The company showcased eight advanced power units and transmissions, made for REEVs, hybrid vehicles, and engines using alternative fuels. The lineup included - The Future Hybrid Concept, a compact hybrid pow...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

PHINIA, US and KG Mobility to develop a 2.2L hydrogen internal combustion engine On April 15, PHINIA Inc. announced a partnership with South Korean OEM, KG Mobility (KGM), to design, develop, and supply a 2.2-litre hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2ICE) for light commercial vehicles. The partnership aims to provide a zero-carbon fuel alternative to an existing KGM diesel engine.  Under the partnership, PHINIA will design a tailored H2ICE sy...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

ting for a Sustainable and Connected Future." At the event, the Thai Industry Minister unveiled 3 core strategies to advance Thailand’s auto parts industry as part of the “Stand, Save, Build” initiative. These include: (i) Encouraging local manufacturers to transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) components to electric vehicles (EVs), hydrogen technology, AI-driven systems, and automation; (ii) Preserving the ICE production base by...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

Demonstration operating mileage of world’s first hydrogen hybrid passenger vehicle exceeds 10,000km On March 13, the GAC R&D Center announced that the demonstration operating mileage of the Trumpchi E9 hydrogen hybrid MPV, the world’s first hydrogen hybrid passenger vehicle, exceeded 10,000km during field testing under various operating conditions in Tianjin. This has fully validated key indicators of hydrogen internal combustion engines (HI...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/21

ltra-clean combustion technology: The innovative combustion system designs, including the X-Mirror high-efficiency clean combustion system and the T-Clean combustion chamber, make fuel combustion ultra-clean and efficient to unlock higher power, lower fuel consumption, and cleaner emissions for the engine. -          The Lingxi intelligent control technology: The technology features a next-generation digital intelligent control system to...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/17

Hyundai Motor to build first domestic hydrogen fuel cell plant in Ulsan, Korea On March 11, multiple sources reported that Hyundai Motor Company plans to build its first domestic hydrogen fuel cell plant at its Ulsan facility. The new facility will be built on 42,975 square meters of idle site within Hyundai’s existing internal combustion engine and transmission plant. Construction is set to begin this year, with mass production expected as ear...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/13

Wrightbus, UK launches Contour Coach; announces new hydrogen bus with 1,000 km range On March 6, Wrightbus announced that it will launch two new vehicles in the next 18 months. The first vehicle is the Contour, a low-emission 55-seater coach, which is launched today at customer showcase event. While the second vehicle, will be a zero-emission hydrogen coach, which is currently under development at Wrightbus’ Ballymena plant. The new Contour Coa...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/10

Tata Motors, India begins hydrogen-powered truck trials under national green hydrogen mission On March 4, Tata Motors launched India’s first-ever trials of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks as part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, funded by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The trials aim to evaluate the performance and feasibility of Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2-ICE) and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (H2-FCEV) ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/05

Iveco delivers two S-eWay Fuel-Cell trucks to BMW in Germany On February 20, Iveco announced the delivery of two S-eWay Fuel Cell heavy-duty trucks to BMW as part of the H2Haul project, a European initiative co-financed by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership. This project aims to demonstrate the reliability and feasibility of hydrogen-powered trucks for zero-emission transportation through real-world operational tests across various regions and hydrog...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/22

MAHLE Powertrain supports heavy-duty hydrogen combustion engine development for Project Cavendish MAHLE GmbH (MAHLE) announced that MAHLE Powertrain has started testing and calibration work on heavy-duty hydrogen combustion powertrains under Project Cavendish, a GBP 9.8 million government-funded program facilitated by the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC). The project will deliver fast-to-market solutions and a clear upgrade path to enable hydr...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/14

Donaldson partners with Daimler on hydrogen truck On January 30, Donaldson Company partnered with Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) to provide advanced air filtration technology for the next-generation Freightliner SuperTruck III, a hydrogen fuel cell-powered truck. This collaboration is part of Donaldson’s commitment to advancing clean energy solutions in the transportation industry.   The SuperTruck program, led by the U.S. Department of En...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/05

Cummins launches hydrogen ICE turbochargers for on-highway use in EU On January 22, Cummins announced it has launched a new turbocharger designed specifically for hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2 ICE).  Cummins Components and Software (CCS), part of Cummins’ Components business segment, has secured a contract to supply H2 ICE turbochargers to a major European OEM for the first  heavy-duty on-highway application in the EU market. The H...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/30

Bharat Mobility 2025: Greaves Cotton, India launches Ampere Xpress and Xyber electric-motorcycle On January 17, Greaves Cotton Limited unveiled its mobility solutions at Auto Expo 2025, across two-wheelers, three-wheelers, engines, powertrain systems, charging solutions, and retail aftermarket accessories. The showcase included the debut of concept vehicles such as the electric motorcycle ‘Xyber,’ designed with a certified range of up to 200 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/27

Bharat Mobility 2025: Bosch presents hydrogen, ADAS, and software solutions On January 17, Bosch Limited presented safety systems, advanced software solutions, and electrification breakthroughs at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025.  Bosch presented a hydrogen demonstrator truck, showcasing its advancements in hydrogen technology. It presented automotive safety technologies such as Intelligent Turn Assist and Auto Vehicle Hold. Intelligent Tur...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/23

KG Mobility, Korea and PHINIA Delphi France SA partner for hydrogen engine development On January 16, KG Mobility signed a technology cooperation agreement with PHINIA Delphi France SAS (PHINIA) for joint development of hydrogen engines. KGM is carrying out the national project of ' Development of CO2 Zero Low-Cost Small Commercial Hydrogen Engine Vehicle ' of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy together with PHINIA and Korea Automobile Re...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/22

Bharat Mobility 2025: Cummins India unveils HELM engine platforms and advanced power solutions On January 17, Cummins Group in India (Cummins) showcased its next-generation HELM (Higher Efficiency, Lower Emissions, Multiple Fuels) engine platforms, including a L10 engine, a hydrogen fuel delivery system (FDS) featuring Type IV on-vehicle storage vessels, and the B6.7N natural gas engine, at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The L10 engine, built...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/21

latest developments and technology trends for motor vehicles, aviation, aerospace and shipping. In the commercial vehicle sector, the conference will discuss the drive systems for trucks and buses, ranging from electric solutions for local distribution transport and urban buses to large combustion engines for long-distance transport. Cummins will present a direct injection 6.7-liter hydrogen engine, Volvo a 17-liter hydrogen combustion engine wi...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/10