Global Scans · Fuel cells · Weekly Summary

• [New] BloombergNEF projects electric and fuel-cell buses could account for about 60% of global bus sales by 2030. Sustainable Bus
• [New] Electric and fuel cell buses will account for approximately 60% of global bus sales by 2030, a significantly higher share than medium - and heavy-duty trucks, expected at 17%, and light commercial vehicles, projected at 34%. Sustainable Bus
• [New] China's hydrogen push outstrips Japan's in new fuel race China is accelerating hydrogen fuel-cell support, targeting 100,000 vehicles by 2030 and expanding refueling infrastructure, mainly for heavy-duty uses. International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacture
• [New] The ninth-generation Toyota Hilux debuts with a BEV, a 48 V mild hybrid, and a hydrogen fuel cell model confirmed for launch in 2028. Automotive World
• [New] Vermont is expected to have just 82 fuel-cell vehicles on its roads a decade from now: 72 private cars, 8 government cars, and 2 buses - and just one or two fueling stations. Green Car Reports
• Daimler Truck says it is pursuing a dual-track decarbonization strategy based on both battery-electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles, with 100 liquid hydrogen-powered fuel-cell trucks expected to begin customer operations from the end of 2026. Mexico Business
• Mild hybrid diesel, full BEV, ICE options for specific markets and a hydrogen fuel cell variant confirmed for 2028; the Hilux simultaneously carries every powertrain pathway Toyota has committed to. Automotive World
• In pursuit of a sustainable future for the world, Hyundai Motor will continue its commitment to carbon reduction as a full lineup provider with industry-leading ICE, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, hydrogen fuel cell and EV technologies. Cision PR Newswire
• Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are emerging as potential hydrogen production hubs, which could eventually stimulate downstream fuel cell deployment as export and domestic energy markets evolve. Vantage Market Research
• Japan has implemented policies like the Basic Hydrogen Strategy, aiming for 800,000 fuel cell vehicles on the road by 2030. Polaris
• German car maker BMW has revealed that its upcoming hydrogen fuel-cell SUV will achieve a range of up to 750 km following a five-minute refuelling. Engineering and Technology Magazine
• Innovations leading to fuel efficiency and cost-effectiveness are projected to propel the sales of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the coming years. Research Nester
• Hydrogen fuel cell powertrains are in advanced pilot stages at multiple large mining operations, with commercial availability expected by 2027-2028. DirtMatch
• The majority of hydrogen and fuel cell exhibitors will be located in Hall 11, alongside the exclusive Hydrogen + Fuel Cells EUROPE community. HZwo
• Johnson Matthey faces key risks from the rapid shift to battery electric vehicles that could erode revenue from its Clean Air catalysts, PGM price volatility affecting margins and working capital, and potential delays in hydrogen fuel-cell adoption for heavy transport. MatrixBCG
• NEDO-funded projects target 2030 commercialization of solid-state systems for passenger fuel cell electric vehicles. / Japan PatSnap
• Fuel cell and hydrogen technologies can be associated with significant additional value creation and employment potential for European mechanical engineering. Industrial Digital Transformation
• Seeking a sustainable future for the world, Hyundai will continue to employ its efforts to introduce zero-emission vehicles equipped with the highest technology in electrification, leading the hydrogen fuel cell industry. Hyundai Mobis Brazil
• Transportation (fuel cells, mobility) are expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 16.87% during 2026-2035 due to the growing trend of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, buses, and heavy-duty trucks, in addition to hydrogen fuel cell infrastructure. Yahoo Finance

Last updated: 28 June 2026