Hydrogen Fuel Transportation News Updates

The move by Freightliner and Western Star’s parent company kick-starts competition with Volvo Group’s Cespira hydrogen ICE powertrain joint venture.

Dachser will be the first customer to put production models of the Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 hydrogen fuel cell electric tractor on the road, Daimler Truck said.

Currently, 11 Xcient tractors are operating in Canada, including as part of the BC Hydrogen Ports Project to decarbonize drayage at the Port of Vancouver.

The companies announced that they have signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding outlining Toyota’s intention to become Cellcentric's third shareholder.

Hyundai Translead tapped Hendrickson Fleet Solutions as its commercial vehicle dealer for New York and New Jersey, expanding regional access to the Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell Class 8 truck.

Series production of the fuel cell trucks is still targeted for the early 2030s. Until midway through 2025, Daimler Truck expected to begin serial production toward the end of the 2020s.

2025 was largely a dark year for hydrogen fuel cell electric rigs in the U.S, but a small group of equipment, fuel and truck suppliers are striving for a brighter future.

Testing of Daimler Truck’s prototype Mercedes-Benz GenH2 truck is set to enter a new phase with a second group of carriers, the parent company of Freightliner and Western Star said.

Hyundai Translead expects between 50 and 100 to reach the U.S. next year, and forecasts that number to grow in 2027 and beyond, a spokeswoman said in an email.

The tractors will be Talke’s first low- or zero-emissions Class 8 semis and will be used for drayage runs in the Houston area. The trucks are expected to have a range of 300 to 350 miles.