Italy writes EU green hydrogen targets into national law after delay

Decree transposes RED III with binding targets requiring 42% of industrial hydrogen to be renewable by 2030, rising to 60% by 2035. Transport sector must reach 1% green hydrogen by decade's end. Italy had faced infringement proceedings over late transposition.

Germany launches €220m funding for hydrogen trucks and refuelling stations

The BMV scheme bundles infrastructure and vehicle funding, requiring applicants to link station construction with truck purchases. Germany's existing hydrogen network has shrunk in recent years and currently stands at 50 stations across 46 cities.

Daimler builds 100 liquid hydrogen trucks as series production slips

The Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 enters small-series production at Wörth from late 2026, with 100 units heading to fleet customers. Full series volumes have been pushed to the early 2030s after hydrogen refuelling infrastructure failed to materialise at the pace Daimler expected.

Scania, Hyundai and Hyliko join H2Accelerate as Iveco and Shell exit

Europe's flagship hydrogen truck project has restructured after Iveco Group and Shell withdrew. Three new partners join Volvo Group to deploy 125 fuel cell trucks across six countries.

Toyota chairman demonstrates hydrogen rally car on Monaco circuit

Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda drove the GR Yaris Rally2 H2 Concept on the Monaco GP circuit as Toyota lobbies for hydrogen in world championship motorsport.