Hydrogen News Europe

BMW will start mass production of its third-generation hydrogen fuel-cell system in 2028 at Plant Steyr, Austria, moving hydrogen from decades of prototypes into full-scale production.

The EU’s 2025 Hydrogen Bank auction will fund low-carbon hydrogen for the first time, with €1.1bn available under new draft rules.

Forze Hydrogen Racing’s Forze IX took on the Supercar Challenge at Jack’s Racing Days, showcasing high-speed, zero-emission performance and advancing hydrogen motorsport.

Liebherr is developing hydrogen combustion engines at its Swiss R&D centre, using dedicated test benches to refine H₂ICE performance, emissions, and durability for heavy-duty applications.

Tyczka begins building a €20m hydrogen hub in Schweinfurt, with on-site electrolysis and 24/7 refuelling for trucks and cars by end of 2025.

BMW CEO Oliver Zipse says hydrogen is a strategic opportunity for Europe, urging policymakers to support all low-carbon drivetrains – not just batteries – as BMW readies its 2028 hydrogen SUV.

Migros Eastern Switzerland adds two IVECO S-eWay hydrogen trucks to its fleet, using locally produced green hydrogen for low-emission supermarket deliveries across the region.

The EU’s 2028-2034 budget doubles funding for Horizon Europe and clean infrastructure – but omits hydrogen from key project lists. Is the bloc backing hydrogen or just paying lip service?

REFIRE and Hy24 sign major hydrogen deal to deploy €2bn in European projects. Focus on heavy-duty transport, industrial power and scaling real-world hydrogen systems.

Symbio has slammed Stellantis’ exit from hydrogen vans, as 80% of its order book disappears overnight. Michelin and FORVIA warn of irreversible consequences for Europe’s largest fuel cell gigafactory.

Hydrogen refuelling stations in Germany’s Rhine-Neckar region will now be stocked and managed by HOYER, following a new logistics contract signed with H2 MOBILITY. The deal sees the Hamburg-based HOYER…

Greece has passed its first dedicated hydrogen law, introducing the Hydrogen Producer Certificate and opening the door for large-scale renewable hydrogen production, investment and export.

KEYOU and GP JOULE launch combined hydrogen truck and green fuel offering in Germany, bundling 40-tonne H2 trucks with renewable refuelling to support zero-emission logistics.

Air Liquide will supply up to 1,000 tonnes of certified renewable hydrogen per year to H2 MOBILITY refuelling stations in Germany’s Rhine-Ruhr region, powering trucks and buses from summer 2025.

Industry leaders from BMW, Toyota, Hyundai and others launch the Global Hydrogen Mobility Alliance, urging the EU to accelerate hydrogen transport with a joined-up strategy, infrastructure rollout, and regulatory support.

French hydrogen station maker Atawey raises €22 million to expand across Europe, scale production, and target profitability by end of 2025.

Can hydrogen save Europe’s climate ambitions and industrial base? Daimler Truck’s tech chief lays out why fuel cells and H₂ engines must scale fast.

Toyota begins using hydrogen fuel cell trucks on EU logistics routes, offering 250-mile range and zero tailpipe emissions from its Belgian parts hub.

Greece opens its first public hydrogen station in Agioi Theodoroi, backed by Motor Oil Group and EU funding, with more infrastructure on the way.

Driving Hydrogen’s Matt Lister sits down with BMW’s Dr Jürgen Guldner to discuss first production hydrogen car (coming 2028), Toyota partnership, hydrogen infrastructure, and why now is the right time for hydrogen mobility.