Global Scans · Fuel cells · Weekly Summary

• [New] Toyota will introduce its next-generation hydrogen fuel cell stack in 2026 with improved durability and lower operating costs. SNAP
• BloombergNEF projects electric and fuel-cell buses could account for about 60% of global bus sales by 2030. Sustainable Bus
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Last updated: 12 July 2026