Johnson Matthey has begun refining and recycling operations at its plant in China of the platinum group metal (PGM) content from membrane electrode assemblies (MEA), a key component of automotive fuel cells.

The automotive parts manufacturer has signed a letter of intent with cellcentric for the joint development and production of humidifiers which will prolong the service life of fuel cells.

According to a new agreement between CaetanoBus and Industria Italiana (IIA), the companies are to work together to construct hydrogen buses in Italy. The hydrogen FC buses will be co-branded with Toyota (the fuel cell supplier) with start of production at IIA's factory in Bologna, Italy, scheduled for Q4/2024.

Cummins has laid out its hydrogen strategy, which involves three key areas: The production of green hydrogen, the management and transportation of hydrogen, and the application of hydrogen in engines and fuel cells.

From 2023, Plastic Omnium will supply the French bus manufacturer with hydrogen tanks and fuel cell systems for its fuel cell electric buses and retrofit kits.

Hyundai and Iveco displayed fuel cell 7.2t gvw truck together at Europe's largest commercial vehicle show in Hanover.

BAE Systems has signed a long term agreement with ElDorado National California (ENC) to supply its Gen3 propulsion and accessories power management system for battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric transit buses.

The Dutch start-up showcased the ‘X150’ fuel cell system, a 150-kW power module which integrates the fuel cell stack, power electronics, air and cooling subsystems and safety systems in one box.

The German retrofit firm premiered the QHM FCEV range, which can cover a range of up to 1,500 kilometres before needing to refuel.

Two Hydroliners, assembled in Australia by Volgren from powertrain and chassis parts supplied by Wrightbus, will enter service in Brisbane, Queensland under French public transport provider Transdev.

The proposed joint venture between the two companies would supply European customers with Class 8 Nikola trucks along with services and green hydrogen infrastructure as a single solution.

The partnership, bringing together ZF’s expertise in driveline component design and integration and FST’s fuel cell technology and battery knowhow, will produce complete fuel-cell electric drive systems for easy integration in a truck, bus or coach.