Author: Oliver Grant

BMW Group has introduced a new hydrogen storage concept for its BMW iX5 Hydrogen, aiming to increase driving range and improve space efficiency as part of its broader push into hydrogen-powered mobility. The new “Hydrogen Flat Storage” system allows the vehicle to achieve a range of up to 750 kilometres, while optimising packaging within the vehicle architecture. The design integrates hydrogen tanks in a way that preserves cabin space and remains compatible with BMW’s Gen6 high-voltage battery, enabling hydrogen variants to be built on the same production lines as battery-electric, hybrid and combustion models. According to BMW, the system consists…

Japan’s Toyota plans to join fuel cell joint venture Cellcentric as an equal partner alongside Daimler Truck and Volvo Group, in a move aimed at accelerating hydrogen technology for heavy-duty transport. The three companies have signed a letter of intent, with a binding agreement yet to be finalized. The partners said they intend to strengthen Cellcentric’s position as a leading supplier of fuel cell systems for heavy commercial vehicles, while continuing to operate independently in other business areas. Cellcentric was established in 2021 by Daimler Truck and Volvo Group to develop fuel cell systems for trucks and other heavy-duty applications.…

Rhenus Group has begun testing a hydrogen-powered truck from Daimler Truck as part of a one-year customer trial of the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck, marking the second phase of real-world validation for the technology. The pre-series vehicle, powered by liquid hydrogen, is based at Rhenus’ logistics hub in Duisburg and has been fully integrated into daily operations. According to the company, the truck is used five days a week across both regional and long-haul routes, covering distances ranging from around 150 kilometres to up to 650 kilometres. The trial forms part of a broader programme involving five logistics and industrial partners,…

Ballard Power Systems said it has received an order for 500 hydrogen fuel cell modules from bus manufacturer New Flyer, representing a total capacity of about 50 megawatts. The modules will be used in New Flyer’s Xcelsior Charge FC buses deployed across North America. Deliveries of the systems are expected to begin this year, the companies said. The order covers Ballard’s FCmove-HD+ fuel cell module, each rated at 100 kilowatts and weighing around 250 kilograms. The companies have worked together for more than a decade. Their current framework agreement was signed in January 2024 between Ballard and NFI Group, which…

Bosch has introduced a new hydrogen fuel cell system designed for city buses, expanding its Fuel Cell Power Module (FCPM) portfolio into the public transport segment. The new system, called the FCPM C100, was unveiled at the Mobility Move in Berlin. The module delivers 100 kilowatts of power and is designed for installation on the roof of buses measuring between 12 and 18 meters in length. See also: Nio and Bosch Sign Strategic Partnership During Merz China Visit Bosch said the module’s flat design, with a height of around 40 centimeters, allows it to be mounted on the roof—an approach…

Kawasaki Heavy Industries is developing a hydrogen-powered quadruped robot designed for off-road mobility in mountainous terrain. The concept, named Corleo, was presented at Expo 2025 Osaka and is intended as a robotic alternative to motorcycles in environments where conventional vehicles struggle. The company describes Corleo as a four-legged robotic mount capable of traversing difficult landscapes. To advance the project, Kawasaki has established a dedicated business development team called Safe Adventure, which reports directly to the company’s CEO and is tasked with turning the concept into a commercial product. According to Kawasaki, the robotic horse will be powered by a small…

RWTH Aachen University has launched a new research initiative to develop a digitalised hydrogen infrastructure tailored to the mining industry. The project, named DigHy, is being led by the university’s Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM). The three-year project aims to design a scalable and sustainable hydrogen energy system capable of supplying heavy-duty mining vehicles with zero-emission power. The initiative is funded with approximately €1.1 million by the German Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space. PEM has previously worked on projects related to electric mobility and fuel cell technology, including the development of fuel cell systems for…

Aberdeen plans to dispose of its fleet of hydrogen-powered double-decker buses and pivot its public transport strategy toward battery-electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, according to local media reports. The fleet of 25 hydrogen buses has been out of service since late 2024 due to delays in repairing hydrogen refuelling stations in Kittybrewster and Cove. The vehicles, operated by First Bus, have remained parked at the operator’s depot since operations were halted. See also: Wrightbus Expands Rapidly as Electric Buses Lead, Hydrogen Finds Targeted Role The buses are the StreetDeck FCEV model produced by Wrightbus. Aberdeen ordered 15 units in early…

Global sales of hydrogen fuel cell passenger vehicles rose 24.4% in 2025 compared with the previous year, reaching 16,011 units, according to a market analysis by SNE Research, though overall volumes remained modest. The market strengthened in the second half of the year after a slow start, with growth largely concentrated in China and South Korea. China led the country ranking with 7,797 units, although SNE Research classified all of these as “China Commercial” vehicles without specifying brands or confirming whether they were passenger cars or light commercial models. Analysts attributed China’s 9.6% year-on-year growth partly to policy-driven demand late…

U.S. lawmakers questioned executives from Tesla, Waymo and the autonomous vehicle industry on Wednesday over safety, consumer privacy and liability, as Congress considers whether to introduce a nationwide regulatory framework for self-driving vehicles. The hearing, held by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, highlighted growing pressure on federal agencies to modernise vehicle safety rules written decades before the emergence of artificial intelligence-driven cars. See also: Waymo Secures $16 Billion in New Funding to Speed Robotaxi Expansion “America is at a crossroads in transportation policy,” said Senator Ted Cruz, the committee’s Republican chair. Autonomous vehicles “are no longer theoretical,”…

The Polish subsidiary of hydrogen bus developer Arthur Bus has filed for insolvency, dealing a setback to the company’s plans to begin customer deliveries of its Arthur H2 Zero model, according to Polish media reports cited by industry outlets. Arthur Bus GmbH, founded in Munich in 2021, had planned to manufacture hydrogen-powered buses in Lublin, eastern Poland, through its local unit Arthur Bus sp. z o.o. The insolvency filing was submitted on Nov. 26, 2025, before the first customer vehicles were delivered, despite the Arthur H2 Zero being unveiled in 2022. See also: Irizar Secures Orders for 80 Electric Buses…

Hyundai Translead has appointed Hendrickson Fleet Solutions as its authorized commercial vehicle dealer for New York and New Jersey, expanding regional access to the Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell, the company’s hydrogen-powered Class 8 truck. Under the partnership, Hendrickson Fleet Solutions will sell, service and support the XCIENT Fuel Cell truck through three full-service locations across the two states. The dealer will provide sales, parts, warranty coverage and hydrogen infrastructure support for fleet customers in the New York City metropolitan area and the broader Northeast, Hyundai Translead said. See also: Hyundai Translead to Distribute XCIENT Fuel Cell Trucks Across North America…