A group of Japanese companies in December 2020 established the Japan Hydrogen Association, an association dedicated to the promotion of a global hydrogen-based eco-system.

Isuzu Motors Ltd, headquartered in Tokyo’s Shinagawa district, and US engine and e-powertrain manufacturer, Cummins Inc of Columbus, Indiana, in February announced agreements to collaborate on a mid-range diesel powertrain and to work together on other advanced engineering projects.

Hydrogen Ireland says it has undertaken a multi-week, in-service, trial of the Caetano H2.CityGold hydrogen fuel cell bus in the Dublin area in Ireland.

Toyota Motor Corporation has joined the recently formed Japan Hydrogen Association, a body created to promote global collaboration and the formation of a hydrogen supply chain in the field.

Japanese truck manufacturers, Toyota Motors Corporation, and its subsidiary, Hino Trucks Ltd, have come together to develop jointly a hydrogen fuel cell powered tractor unit for the Class 8 market in North America in conjunction with Hino Trucks’ subsidiaries in the USA  and Toyota Motor North America.

Hino USA has announced Project Z, the company's development path to Zero Emission Vehicles, ranging from Class 4 to Class 8.

Indianapolis-based Allison Transmission Inc has launched eGen Power, a new series of fully integrated zero emission electric axles.

BYD Auto Industry Co Ltd and Hino Motors Ltd have signed a joint venture agreement to set up a new company for battery electric commercial vehicle development.

Denyo Co Ltd and Toyota Motor Corporation have developed jointly a fuel cell power supply vehicle which uses hydrogen to generate electricity.

Daimler Trucks AG & Buses is claiming positive feedback from customers worldwide who collectively have passed over seven million kilometres of operation using emission-free battery-powered trucks and buses.

Daimler Trucks says its subsidiary, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation, recently demonstrated a new electric concept truck with several advanced technologies at its so called “Fuso Future Innovation Lab” event at its headquarters in Kawasaki, Japan.

Volta Trucks, the Scandinavian start-up full-electric vehicle manufacturer, has entered a tyre partnership with Japan's Bridgestone tyre manufacturer.