d a Pithampur plant coming online shortly. Beyond India, EKA commenced electric bus deployments in Africa through a CKD assembly and distribution partnership with Ethiopia's Kerchanshe Group and signed a manufacturing agreement with NBFI Capital for Australia. The company also deployed a nine-metre hydrogen fuel cell bus at Cochin International Airport in partnership with KPIT Technologies and BPCL, with 15 more hydrogen buses planned. Based on t...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

South African president discussed investment with Toyota On March 31, the President of South Africa met with executives of Toyota South Africa Motors at the sidelines of the Sixth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) and discussed investments in green mobility. The discussion focuses on hybrid electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies, as well as local battery assembly and supplier development. Toyota South Africa Motors will invest ZAR 1...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Volvo Trucks begins road testing of hydrogen combustion truck On April 1, Volvo Trucks announced that it has started on-road testing of heavy trucks powered by hydrogen combustion engines. The company has planned to launch its hydrogen solutions by 2030. These trucks are expected to deliver better performance, with higher efficiency, lower fuel consumption, and increased power compared to conventional hydrogen engines. These trucks use High Pre...

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Umicore opens innovation center in Shanghai, China On March 31, Umicore inaugurated its innovation center in Shanghai, China, its first corporate research and development facility outside Europe. Located in the Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone and spanning approximately 3,600 square meters, the center will focus initially on fuel cell applications and recycling technologies and will expand to catalysis for renewable energy and stationary applications, ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Freudenberg dissolves e-Power Systems business group; retains hydrogen components business Freudenberg SE announced that its Freudenberg e-Power Systems business group was dissolved effective January 1, 2026. The company has discontinued its business in battery cells, modules, and systems, as well as activities related to fuel cell systems. Nevertheless, the hydrogen components business remains and has been integrated into Freudenberg Sealing Tec...

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Toyota plans to join Daimler Truck and Volvo Group in fuel cell JV cellcentric On March 31, Toyota Motor Corporation signed a non-binding agreement with Daimler Truck AG, Volvo Group, and cellcentric to collaborate on fuel cell technologies. Under the agreement, Toyota will join cellcentric as an equal-share partner alongside Daimler Truck and Volvo Group. The collaboration aims to leverage the combined expertise of all parties to develop, produc...

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SMMT, UK, raises concern over rising diesel price, advocates zero emission transition On March 26, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited (SMMT) stated that since February 28, diesel prices have been increasing, which poses serious challenges in the commercial vehicle space. The current conflict exposes the fragility of fuel supply. Long-term stability depends on reducing reliance on global oil and gas markets. Transitioning to al...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

Daimler Truck reveals Mercedes Benz eCitaro Fuel Cell electric city bus On March 23, Daimler Truck unveiled Mercedes-Benz eCitaro fuel cell, an electric city bus with a hydrogen fuel cell that works as a range extender. It combines the Citaro platform with modular batteries, charging systems, and electric drive technology. The bus can travel around 600 km and uses a 60 kW fuel cell mounted on the roof to extend driving range. In certain situation...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

Hyundai deploys eight Xcient Fuel Cell Class 8 trucks in Uruguay On March 19, Hyundai Motor Company announced the deployment of eight Xcient Fuel Cell Class 8 trucks in Uruguay. The initiative supports the Kahiros Project, aimed at decarbonizing Uruguay’s timber logistics through green hydrogen infrastructure. The project is led by the Kahirós Consortium, formed by Ventus, Fraylog and Fidocar, with a USD 40 million investment from Grupo Santan...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

Schaeffler AG to participate in CIHC 2026 Schaeffler Hydrogen Energy Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., a Schaeffler AG wholly-owned subsidiary, will debut at the 5th China International Hydrogen Congress & Expo (CIHC 2026) to be held in Beijing from March 25 to 27. The company will focus on showcasing its products, R&D achievements, and industrialization capabilities covering the entire chain from green hydrogen production to application. In terms...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

China to strive for FCEV ownership of 100,000 units by 2030 On March 16, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued a notification on pilot projects for comprehensive hydrogen energy applications with two other government bodies. The notification specifies that by 2030, China will strive for a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) ownership of 100,000 units. With the construction of hydrogen energy expressways and hydroge...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

Toyota's third-generation FC system’s output doubled to 300kW for heavy-duty commercial vehicles; use in light-duty trucks in view Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has unveiled the maximum power output of its new fuel cell (FC) system under development. The unit for passenger cars will be 110 kilowatts, for general-purpose (stationary power sources, railways, and ships) 150 kilowatts, and for heavy-duty commercial vehicles 300 kilowatts. The n...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

Toyota and Honda change “exit strategy” for FC technology Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) have changed their respective “exit strategy” for fuel-cell (FC) technology. Toyota plans to start the full-scale production of water electrolysis systems by utilizing FC vehicle technology from 2029. At the “H2&FC EXPO” that started in Tokyo on March 17, Toyota announced that its Honsha Plant (Toyota City, Aic...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

All-new Hyundai NEXO FCV with three grades to be released in Japan in early April It was reported that Hyundai Mobility Japan Co., Ltd. (Nishi Ward, Yokohama City) will release its all-new NEXO fuel-cell vehicle (FCV) in Japan in early April. The NEXO FCV will be offered with three grades and will be priced from JPY 7.5 million. The high grade will be JPY 8.2 million, and the grade with enhanced equipment will be JPY 8.35 million (including consu...

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Ballard announces New Flyer order for 500 fuel cell bus engines On March 10, Canada-based Ballard Power Systems announced a commercial agreement with New Flyer, a leading provider of diverse and sustainable mobility solutions in North America and Europe. The agreement for 500 FCmove-HD+ fuel cell engines, totaling 50 MW, represents the largest single commitment from New Flyer since the partnership began. Deliveries, starting in 2026, will power N...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

n at the Steyr plant to increase output in 2026. This will support the production ramp-up of BMW’s Neue Klasse vehicles. The future pipeline is strong i.e., new models such as BMW i3 and BMW X5, which is offered with five powertrain options (gasoline, diesel, plug‑in hybrid, fully electric, and hydrogen fuel cell), are coming. By 2027, BMW plans to launch more than 40 new or updated vehicles, many using drive systems produced in the Steyr pla...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) were up 24.5% to 24,328 units (11.5% share), electric vehicles (EVs) were up 28.7% to 46,275 units with a 21.9% share, diesel-powered vehicles were down 2.4% to 31,338 units with a 14.8% share, LPG-powered cars plummeted 48.2% to 397 units with a share of 0.1%, and three fuel-cell vehicles were newly registered. There were no new registrations for natural gas and hydrogen drive types. Average CO2 emissions fell 6.5% to...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

, intended for the transport of goods with a maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes and not exceeding 12 tonnes, and N3 category vehicles, whose mass exceeds 12 tonnes. The call for projects will be open from February 16 to April 30, 2026. It will allow 100% electric vehicles as well as those powered by hydrogen fuel cells or equipped with a hydrogen combustion engine.  Based on press release from the Ministry of the Economy, Luxembourg...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24

Thailand’s DOEB introduces new EV charging standards, plans hydrogen law update Reported on February 17, 2026, new technical rules for EV charging stations will take effect in Thailand in April 2026 as regulators tighten oversight of alternative energy infrastructure. The Department of Energy Business (DOEB) said the updated framework is designed to formalize safety requirements and give investors clearer regulatory direction as Thailand expand...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/18

NOW GmbH, Germany, announces new identity and logo On February 2, the federally owned company NOW GmbH announced a new name and logo.  The ‘National Organisation for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology’ becomes the ‘National Organisation for Sustainable Mobility.’ NOW GmbH has been supporting the German government in its climate and industrial policy goals since 2008. Originally founded to coordinate the National Innovation Programme Hydro...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/09