California will seek some of the $8 billion President Joe Biden set aside for building hydrogen production hubs, joining a crowded race among states angling for the money.
May 18, 2022hydrogen-powered
Government, Business, Fuel 
Energy Observer, a former race boat turned into autonomous navigation powered by hydrogen, sails off the coast of Long Beach, Calif. (Damian Dovarganes/Associated Press)
California to Join $8 Billion Hydrogen Hub Race
Energy Observer, a former race boat turned into autonomous navigation powered by hydrogen, sails off the coast of Long Beach, Calif. (Damian Dovarganes/Associated Press) Government, Business, Technology, Fuel 
Wrightbus hydrogen double-decker buses are seen on the production line. (Bloomberg News)
Hydrogen Double-Decker Buses Arrive in Europe’s Top Oil City
Wrightbus hydrogen double-decker buses are seen on the production line. (Bloomberg News)The world’s first double-decker hydrogen buses arrived in Aberdeen, Scotland, on Oct. 7, a city best known as a base for some of the world’s top oil companies.
October 7, 2020 Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel 
The refuse trucks will be built on the platform of its Class 8 Tre model, according to Nikola, and the truck chassis and body will be provided directly to Republic Services from the Nikola factory. (Nikola Corp.)
Nikola Secures Order From Republic Services for at Least 2,500 Vehicles
The refuse trucks will be built on the platform of its Class 8 Tre model, according to Nikola, and the truck chassis and body will be provided directly to Republic Services from the Nikola factory. (Nikola Corp.)Nikola Corp. announced it received a minimum order for 2,500 heavy-duty electrified refuse trucks from Republic Services Inc. that could expand to 5,000 over the life of the agreement.
August 10, 2020 Government, Business, Technology, Fuel 
A hydrogen tank cover is seen on the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle. (Jonathan Alcorn/Bloomberg News)
Hydrogen Cars a Step Closer in Sydney After Hyundai Supply Deal
A hydrogen tank cover is seen on the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle. (Jonathan Alcorn/Bloomberg News)Hydrogen-powered vehicles could soon be more common on the streets of Australia’s biggest city after Hyundai Motor Co. reached a supply deal for the zero-emission fuel with local producers.
August 10, 2020 Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel 
A hydrogen fuel pump at an industry show. (Peggy Smith/Transport Topics)
Green Energy Companies Partner to Proliferate Hydrogen Trucks
A hydrogen fuel pump at an industry show. (Peggy Smith/Transport Topics)Green energy companies ReCarbon and HYZON Motors partnered July 23 in an effort to propel hydrogen-powered truck projects globally.
July 24, 2020 Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel 
A BYD electric delivery truck arrives at Enterprise Center in St. Louis with a load of beer for hockey fans. (Anheuser-Busch)
Anheuser-Busch, Nikola, BYD Complete First Zero-Emission Beer Run
A BYD electric delivery truck arrives at Enterprise Center in St. Louis with a load of beer for hockey fans. (Anheuser-Busch)Anheuser-Busch announced it completed on Nov. 21 its first zero-emission beer delivery in the company’s hometown of St. Louis using only zero-emission trucks from Nikola Motor Co. and BYD Motors.
November 21, 2019 Business, Technology, Fuel 
Daimler's Roger Nielsen by John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Daimler Sees Hydrogen Fuel Cells as Part of Trucking’s Future
Daimler's Roger Nielsen by John Sommers II for Transport TopicsATLANTA — Daimler Trucks has been investing heavily in battery-electric commercial vehicles, but the manufacturer also sees a place for hydrogen fuel-cell technology in the transportation industry’s long-term move toward zero emissions.
October 30, 2019 Government, Business, Technology 
Wan Gang, a vice chairman of China's national advisory body for policymaking who led China's foray into the electric vehicle industry, now says the country should embrace hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. (Giulia Marchi/Bloomberg)
China Sets Sights on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Market
Wan Gang, a vice chairman of China's national advisory body for policymaking who led China's foray into the electric vehicle industry, now says the country should embrace hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. (Giulia Marchi/Bloomberg)His vision to make China an electric-vehicle powerhouse revolutionized the global auto industry, cementing a move from the combustion engine. Now, Wan Gang says get ready for the next game-changing moment.
June 13, 2019 Business, Technology 
Paul Rosa, senior vice president of procurement and fleet planning for Penske Truck Leasing at the ACT Expo panel discussion on alternative fuels. (Jim Stinson/Transport Topics)
ACT Panel: Hydrogen Fuel Cells Face Off With All-Electric Batteries
Paul Rosa, senior vice president of procurement and fleet planning for Penske Truck Leasing at the ACT Expo panel discussion on alternative fuels. (Jim Stinson/Transport Topics)LONG BEACH, Calif. — Many transportation executives see a role for electric trucks in the years to come, but the question of which power-delivery method will move to the forefront — pure-electric or hydrogen fuel-cell electric — remains open, experts said.
May 1, 2019 Business, Technology 
Nikola hydrogen-powered truck (Nikola Motor Co.)
ValueAct Bets on Success of Hydrogen Fuel With Nikola Motor
Nikola hydrogen-powered truck (Nikola Motor Co.)ValueAct Capital Management has built a new position in Nikola Motor Co., a closely held hydrogen fuel cell trucking company seeking to raise $1.5 billion to expand in the U.S., starting on the West Coast.
April 16, 2019