Hydrogen News Europe

JCB has secured full EU type-approval for its hydrogen combustion engine, certifying it to Stage V standards and clearing the way for commercial rollout across Europe.

H2 MOBILITY opens Europe’s most powerful hydrogen station in Düsseldorf, as focus shifts to high-demand sites for buses, trucks, and public fleets.

Europe risks €5 trillion in extra costs by backing a battery-only transport plan. Analysis shows how adding hydrogen cuts grid upgrades, mineral strain and overall bills.

Governments and industry leaders met at the World Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Rotterdam to back international hydrogen trade and outline next steps for global supply chains.

France has proposed a 1.5% renewable hydrogen transport target by 2030 under its new IRICC scheme, with strict penalties for non-compliance and support for nuclear-derived e-fuels.

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.