The latest hydrogen industry news, developments, and community updates.

Poland's deployment of 153 hydrogen buses across 12 cities has revealed significant operational and financial obstacles, with operating costs substantially exceeding those of battery-electric alternatives and requiring additional government subsidies.

Land Kärnten officially opened Austria's first hydrogen refueling station dedicated to buses and deployed a fleet of 35 hydrogen fuel cell buses operated by ÖBB Postbus for rural routes in the Drau Valley region.

Pune-based Hydrovert Energy has developed hydrogen fuel-cell stationary generators ranging from 5 kVA to 50 kVA for commercial and industrial backup power applications, with the first commercial deployment commissioned by NTPC in April 2026.

Daimler Truck AG, MB Energy, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries have established a partnership to build a liquid hydrogen supply chain in Europe, supporting deployment of 100 Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 fuel cell trucks starting in late 2026.

Ballard Power Systems announced the resignation of two board members nominated by Weichai Power after the Chinese company sold approximately 6.9 million shares, reducing its ownership to below 15%.

South Korean lawmakers are urging the government to maintain a minimum hydrogen fuel cell market as the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment considers reducing mandatory supply volumes under the Clean Hydrogen Portfolio Standard.

Hyundai Translead announced that Breadner Trailers will serve as the dealer for XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks in Canada, supporting commercial adoption of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty vehicles across the region.

Elcogen has unveiled the E3000 G2, a next-generation solid oxide fuel cell and electrolyzer platform designed for high-volume industrial manufacturing to support green hydrogen production and on-site power generation applications.

Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen, Inc. demonstrated its Mystic 2000™ fuel cell power system by powering a Cellula Robotics Envoy AUV through over 2000 km of fully submerged operations, marking a significant validation of hydrogen fuel cell technology for extended underwater missions.

Solaris Bus & Coach has chosen Ballard Power Systems' FCmove®-SC fuel cell engine for its Generation 2 hydrogen bus platform under an extended supply agreement through 2029.

H2Fly's CTO announced hydrogen-electric propulsion systems of 350-500 kilowatts could be in production by 2030, with larger 1.2-megawatt systems in development for larger aircraft.

Toyota Hydrogen Solutions has obtained ANSI/CSA FC 1 and FC 6 certifications for its fuel cells, clearing regulatory pathways for broader deployment of stationary power generators in North America.