Hydrogen News Europe

WestVerkehr becomes the latest operator to deploy Wrightbus Kite Hydroliner hydrogen buses, with support from the German government.

The Netherlands commits €2.1 billion to green hydrogen and sets a 4% industrial mandate, but questions remain over 2030 climate targets.

France updates hydrogen strategy with €9bn plan backing vans, trucks, stations and electrolysis to boost industry and clean mobility.

Bosch showcases hydrogen engines, synthetic fuel tracking, and electric powertrains for construction machines at Bauma 2025.

Hydrogen car maker Hopium has received court approval to pivot to fuel cell systems for heavy-duty vehicles, with deliveries in mid-2025.

Germany kicks off its €24 billion hydrogen core network with a €172 million downpayment to fund 9,040km of pipeline by 2032.

France has discovered up to 46 million tonnes of natural hydrogen in Moselle, potentially worth $92 billion, with plans to confirm scale and viability.

Daimler tests next-gen Mercedes-Benz GenH2 hydrogen trucks in the Alps, covering 6,500km and 83,000m elevation in extreme winter conditions.

Toyota unveils its hydrogen roadmap at the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Seminar, focusing on fuel cell trucks, infrastructure, and power solutions.

Germany’s big names – including Bosch, Daimler Truck, and MAN – urge the Bundestag to end energy tax disparities with hydrogen at the pump.

H2 Mobility is closing 22 older stations by mid-2025 as part of a planned shift to support growing commercial demand.

Hydrogen Refuelling Solutions (HRS) secures a major order to supply Europe’s largest hydrogen bus refuelling station, set to go live in 2026.

Liebherr is bringing hydrogen combustion to Bauma 2025 with the L 566 H – the firm’s first large hydrogen-powered wheeled loader.

BMW expands its hydrogen strategy with new hydrogen fuel cell trucks for its logistics fleet under the European H2Haul project.

TotalEnergies and Air Liquide expand green hydrogen in Northern Europe, aiming to cut 450,000 tonnes of CO₂ yearly with 45,000 tonnes of hydrogen powered by offshore wind.

Global hydrogen refuelling stations surpassed 1,000 in 2024, with 1,160 now in operation across 45 countries. Asia leads the charge, Europe expands steadily, and North America sees mixed progress.

Daimler Truck exec Dr. Andreas Gorbach delivers a blistering critique of Europe’s zero-emission truck strategy, warning of “draconian penalties” and a catastrophic lack of infrastructure. With hydrogen and battery-electric trucks ready, why is policy failing?

Symbio has just become the first European – the second global – hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer to bag the coveted IATF 16949 certification.

Toyota is teaming up with Hydrogen Refueling Solutions and ENGIE to bring faster, cheaper, and more scalable hydrogen refuelling to Europe.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €25 million venture debt to Resato Hydrogen, to scale hydrogen refuelling stations in Europe.