Global Scans · Fuel cells · Weekly Summary

• [New] Investments Plug Power raised $370 million with the potential to receive an additional $1.4 billion to boost commercialization and global deployment of fuel cell products. openpr
• [New] Honeywell and partners targeting 2028 for hydrogen-powered commercial flights, focusing on durable, high-altitude fuel cell stacks as part of Project Newborn. openpr
• [New] Europe's backing for a hydrogen fuelling network has encouraged BMW to commit to launching its first hydrogen fuel-cell-powered production model in 2028, but currently the UK will not be on the list of countries where it's sold. AutoExpress
• Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have unveiled a new recipe for catalysts that could revolutionise hydrogen fuel-cell technology. Highways Today
• The series production models will be integrated into BMW's existing portfolio, i.e. BMW will offer an existing model in an additional hydrogen fuel cell drive system variant. BimmerLife
• The hydrogen fuel cell powertrain technology will be integrated into existing BMW models, complementing the existing electric, plug-in hybrid and internal combustion options. Fleet News
• By propulsion type, the hydrogen fuel cell segment is expected to experience the fastest growth CAGR from 2025 to 2034. Precedence Research
• IDTechEx concludes that with stronger refueling infrastructure, particularly in line with the EU's 2030 goals, automakers may reconsider fuel cell investments in the future. servicetruckmagazine.com
• The U.S. Department of Energy today released a notice of funding opportunity for $46 million to accelerate the research, development, and demonstration of affordable hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. Energy.gov

Last updated: 19 October 2025