Stellantis is discontinuing its hydrogen fuel cell technology development program. Due to limited availability of hydrogen refueling infrastructure, high capital requirements, and the need for stronger consumer purchasing incentives, the company does not anticipate the adoption of hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles before the end of the decade. As a result,... Read more →

As hydrogen fuel cells operate, they get contaminated by tiny, positively-charged particles of metal (metal cations) that can degrade fuel cell performance. These particles can come from anywhere.mdimpurities in the hydrogen, degradation of metal parts of the cell, or even the air. To figure out how exactly these cations behave... Read more →

PowerCell has signed a SEK-44 million (US$4.65-million) agreement with a leading Italian marine OEM for the development and delivery of a new high-power marine fuel cell system. The order represents the first commercial commitment to PowerCell’s next-generation stack platform, developed to meet the demands of large-scale marine and industrial applications.... Read more →

Honda Motor is changing the previously announced plan to begin operation of a plant in Moka City, Tochigi, Japan, dedicated to production of the next-generation fuel cell module. The original plan was to utilize part of the land and buildings of a former Honda Powertrain Unit Factory in Moka City,... Read more →

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed new methods for evaluating the performance and efficiency of fuel cell technology in hydrogen-powered vehicles without the need for test tracks or dynamometers. SwRI has created a novel controller system for hydrogen-powered vehicles that grants full authority over their fuel cell engines. Now, engineers... Read more →

Toyota Motor Europe and VDL Groep have collaborated to integrate Toyota’s fuel cell system into heavy-duty trucks. Following the first demonstration truck, Toyota has now deployed four more vehicles on its logistics routes across Belgium (Diest), France (Lille), Germany (Cologne), and the Netherlands (Rotterdam and Weesp). Toyota has joined forces... Read more →

Airbus and MTU Aero Engines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to progress together on hydrogen fuel cell propulsion. The partnership draws on the combined expertise of Airbus, a leading aircraft manufacturer and pioneer in hydrogen-powered aviation through its ZEROe project, and MTU Aero Engines, a globally recognized engine... Read more →

PowerCell Group is deepening its long-term collaboration with Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch), through a series of initiatives aimed at accelerating the deployment of hydrogen fuel cell systems in mobility applications. Furthermore, both companies are jointly evaluating further possibilities for market entries in stationary applications. The partnership reflects a shared ambition... Read more →

Honda announced that the Honda CR‑V e:FCEV will be the first hydrogen-powered vehicle to compete at the iconic “Race to the Clouds”—The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo. Prepped for competition by engineers at Honda of America Race Team (HART), Honda R&D Japan, and... Read more →

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced $3.7 million is now available to support clean hydrogen-based fuel cell resources in New York. The announcement is intended to advance the development and demonstration of innovative fuel cell technologies as a potential dispatchable solution to maintain grid reliability... Read more →

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation and Iwatani Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the study of liquid hydrogen refueling technology for hydrogen-fueled commercial vehicles. Both companies are studying the use of subcooled liquid hydrogen (sLH2) refueling technology. Compared to gaseous hydrogen, the sLH2 technology allows for higher... Read more →

SFC Energy is collaborating with Polaris Government and Defense to integrate its EMILY 3000 fuel cell technology into Polaris’ MRZR tactical vehicles. This solution, tailored for NATO and allied forces, enhances mission flexibility by providing a reliable, low-signature power supply for critical systems such as radios, sensors, and drones without... Read more →

HORIBA, a global provider of analytical and measurement technology, has expanded its proven range of fuel cell test stations. Launched as an economical, entry-level addition, the new C05-LT 100W PEM benchtop fuel cell test station gives customers access to single-cell testing technology at excellent value for money. It boasts accessibility... Read more →

Hyundai Motor Company and Plus unveiled a shared vision at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2025 in Anaheim, California, outlining how their collaboration on autonomous hydrogen-powered fuel cell trucks aims to accelerate the development of a hydrogen-powered freight network in the United States. The collaboration pairs Hyundai Motor’s hydrogen-powered... Read more →

Hyundai Motor Company introduced the new XCIENT Fuel Cell Class-8 heavy-duty truck at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2025 in Anaheim, California, showcasing its ongoing commitment to expanding its hydrogen business in North America. This advanced production model was first shown as a concept at ACT Expo 2024 and... Read more →

Ten Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G fully electric articulated buses with the new pure hydrogen “H₂ mode” drive mode will be put into operation by the city bus fleet of Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen AG (SSB) in 2025. SSB has been a development partner of Daimler Buses for the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G fuel cell... Read more →

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) launched the commercially focused Toyota Hydrogen Solutions webpage as a business hub for those interested in Toyota’s hydrogen-related products, services and solutions. The new site will offer product information, provide case study examples, and offer contact information to help customers find products that offer them... Read more →

The Next Generation Honda Fuel Cell Module will make its first appearance in North America at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo starting 28 April. Set to enter production in 2027, the new module will reduce production cost by half while doubling durability and tripling volumetric power density, as compared... Read more →

Hyundai Motor Company introduced the all-new NEXO fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) mid-size SUV at a global launch event at the Seoul Mobility Show in Korea. The second-generation NEXO reflects Hyundai Motor’s leadership in hydrogen mobility and 27 years of fuel cell technology experience. This new model also underscores the... Read more →

HRL Laboratories, LLC, has demonstrated proof-of-concept on a novel approach to achieve a silent pumping system that replaces traditional mechanical moving parts with an electric current and a magnetic field. This work is being performed under Defense Advanced Research Project Agency’s (DARPA) “Principles of Undersea Magnetohydrodynamic Pumps (PUMP)” program. HRL’s... Read more →

Advent Technologies Holdings has received the go-ahead decision from Airbus to proceed with Phase Two of the parties’ joint benchmarking project for an optimized Ion Pair Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) for hydrogen fuel cells. Having demonstrated continued improvement in Ion Pair MEA performance in Phase One, the parties seek to... Read more →

ZeroAvia has been selected by AFWERX for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to conduct a feasibility study focused on integrating hydrogen propulsion into Cessna Caravan aircraft alongside advanced aircraft automation technology. AFWERX awards aim to address research questions with specific implications for the most pressing challenges in the... Read more →

Daimler Truck’s development team has built up first prototypes of Mercedes-Benz' next-generation fuel cell trucks and has recently put them through their paces in a first series of demanding tests. Two vehicles of the next development stage of the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck underwent intensive winter testing at the Simplon Pass... Read more →

HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), HD Hydrogen, and DNV recently signed a Joint Industry Project (JIP) agreement to develop and validate Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) technology for carbon capture in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC). SOFCs are high-efficiency fuel cells that generate electricity using natural gas, ammonia,... Read more →

Zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus unveiled the latest version of its flagship hydrogen double-deck bus. The upgraded Streetdeck Hydroliner Gen 2.0 will be built in its Ballymena factory, where overall production will reach record levels this year. The new vehicle is more fuel efficient, has a greater range, costs less and... Read more →

The BMW Group has acquired two zero-emission fuel cell trucks, as it launches a pilot operation as part of the European H2Haul project, which is aimed at promoting hydrogen mobility in freight transport. The two vehicles will run between Leipzig, Landsberg and Nuremberg, in order to trial the practicality of... Read more →

Nikola Corporation and certain of its subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Nikola has also filed a motion seeking authorization to pursue an auction and sale process under Section 363 of the US... Read more →

Honda Motor made its first global release of specifications for Honda Next Generation Fuel Cell Module and Honda Fuel Cell Power Generator at H2 & FC EXPO – the 23rd Int’l Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan. Mass production of the Honda Next Generation Fuel Cell... Read more →

Symbio unveiled its new StackPack 75 75-kW optimized fuel cell system tailored for intensive mobility. With its 75-kW power output, the StackPack 75 fuel cell system is specially designed for heavy-duty use in urban and intercity buses and coaches, light and medium trucks, as well as off-road handling and construction... Read more →

Toyota Motor has developed a new third-generation fuel cell system (3rd Gen FC System). The all-new 3rd Gen FC System is designed to meet the particular needs of the commercial sector with the same durability as conventional diesel-powered engines. Additionally, the new system features significant improvements in performance, including fuel... Read more →

Solaris Bus & Coach has delivered the first of 137 ordered hydrogen buses to Bologna and Ferrara, Italy. This marks the initial phase of a large-scale order placed by the transport operator TPER at the end of 2023. Under this contract, Solaris will supply 137 Urbino 12 hydrogen buses for... Read more →

Johnson Matthey (JM) and Bosch have agreed to accelerate future projects together. The agreement confirms both parties’ intentions to develop and produce catalyst-coated membranes (CCM) for use in fuel cell stacks. JM CCMs are typically the heart of PEM electrolyzers. CCMs consist of precisely structured catalysts—typically platinum (cathode) and iridium... Read more →

Ricardo announced that its high-powered, multi-stack hydrogen fuel cell module technology successfully reached 393kW of net electrical power, achieved within three months development from initial start-up. Ricardo said that this achievement was made possible due to Ricardo’s virtual engineering toolchain, which reduces physical prototyping costs and risks, accelerates development timelines,... Read more →

Mattiq, a clean chemistry company, announced a strategic partnership with Heraeus Precious Metals, a global leader in the precious metals industry, to develop and commercialize advanced electrocatalyst materials for green hydrogen production. The companies will engineer low-iridium catalysts to reduce significantly the amount of this rare and critical raw material... Read more →

Donaldson Company announced that its advanced air filter technology is set to be featured in Daimler Truck North America’s (DTNA) next-generation Freightliner SuperTruck III (earlier post). The SuperTruck program, initiated by the US Department of Energy (DOE), aims to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce emissions of heavy-duty Class 8 long-haul... Read more →

Symbio announced that Bureau Veritas has awarded the Group a Letter of Conformity to IATF 16949 certification for the Design and Manufacturing perimeters. This certification testifies to the technological and industrial maturity of Symbio and SymphonHy, Europe’s largest site dedicated to the development and production of hydrogen fuel cells and... Read more →

Korea-based Doosan Fuel Cell is targeting both maritime and stationary applications for its fuel cells. Mass production of SOFC will start in 2025 at a new production plant in Korea. Sweden-based Alleima, a global manufacturer of high value-added products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys as well as solutions... Read more →

The US Department of Energy (DOE) opened new funding (DE-FOA-0003504) to small businesses for innovative clean energy technologies as part of its Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs. SBIR and STTR are competitive funding opportunities that encourage US-based small businesses to engage in research and... Read more →

Researchers at Tianjin University in China have designed a furrow-ridge cathode catalyst layer (FR-CCL) with carbon nanotube (CNT) supported Pt catalyst for proton exchange membrane fuel cells. The membrane electrode assembly (MEA) with Pt/CNT FR-CCL shows high peak power density and durability compared to conventional Pt/C-MEA and Pt/CNT-MEA after the... Read more →

China in December launched the hull of an inland (river) containership to be powered by hydrogen fuel cells. Installation of the hydrogen power system and controls will be completed in 2025. The Dong Fang Qing Gang will have the largest hydrogen fuel cell system so far deployed on a ship... Read more →

Honda Motor will build a new plant in Japan to produce the next-generation fuel cell system being developed independently by Honda. Honda aims to start operating the new plant in the fiscal year ending 31 March 2028 (FY2028), utilizing part of the land and buildings of the Powertrain Unit Factory,... Read more →

Toyota Motor Corporation announced that its new production plan for fuel cells and a water electrolysis system to supply hydrogen was selected by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) as a successful applicant for its Support Program for Building GX Supply Chains. This METI program is based on... Read more →

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO) highlighted a recent groundbreaking achievement in hydrogen-powered transportation: a prototype H2Rescue truck, built and powered by Accelera with funding support from DOE and other federal agency partners, last month established a new world record by traveling 1,806... Read more →

Siemens Mobility announced that the first Mireo Plus H hydrogen trains have received authorization for passenger operation and are ready to inaugurate passenger service. Their approval marks another significant milestone for emission-free mobility in the Berlin-Brandenburg and Bavarian regions, where hydrogen-powered trains will be used for the first time. Niederbarnimer... Read more →

Recently, the first batch of 30 hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks jointly developed by GWM HYDROGEN-FTXT and China's well-known commercial vehicle manufacturer Yutong was officially delivered and put into operation in Anyang, Henan. The aim is to provide coke transportation services for the important coal chemical enterprise Liyuan Group and... Read more →

The board of directors of TECO 2030 ASA has decided to file for bankruptcy. The board decision is unanimous and is due to the fact that there is no longer a realistic opportunity to raise sufficient capital to continue operations. A stock exchange notice on 14 November 2024 disclosed that... Read more →

Ballard Power Systems announced the signing of a new Long Term Supply Agreement (LTSA) with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), including the initial supply of 98 fuel cell engines for use in the North American freight rail market. Each engine has a nameplate of 200 kW, totaling approximately 20 megawatts... Read more →

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Georgia, in cooperation with Glovis America, has deployed Hyundai XCIENT heavy-duty hydrogen fuel-cell electric trucks for clean logistics operations. Initially, a total of 21 XCIENT trucks will be in operation. These Hyundai XCIENT hydrogen fuel-cell Class 8 heavy-duty trucks will transport vehicle parts... Read more →

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board of Directors approved the purchase of 50 new zero-emission buses, marking a major milestone in an ongoing effort to transition the bus fleet to 100% zero-emission technology by 2040. The purchase, unanimously approved by the board on Monday, 25 November, includes 40 hydrogen... Read more →

Germany’s Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) and the federal states of Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate approved funding totaling €226 million for the development, small-series production and customer deployment (operation and maintenance) of 100 fuel cell trucks. The application had been subject to extensive review, also by the European Commission.... Read more →