Fuel Cell
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Troubles for Nikola, and the startup's handful of semi truck buyers, seemingly aren't over.
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Honda sees durability, power gains with hydrogen fuel-cell moduleThe cost-cutting design could signal a packaging breakthrough for vehicles, although with GM potentially shifting to new hydrogen plans, Honda is initially focusing on stationary power generators.
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Nikola files Chapter 11 bankruptcy; former hydrogen-hype darling seeks saleAt one time Nikola was valued at more than GM or Ford; now it doesn't have enough cash to help its few existing customers get back on the road.
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Toyota reveals new fuel-cell stack, isn't giving up on hydrogen carsHydrogen fuel-cell passenger vehicles may remain part of Toyota's product plans, the company suggested in a tech announcement.
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This new Toyota includes $15,000 of free fuel, costs as little as $17,000Toyota's Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell sedan costs less to own and drive than some of the most frugal compact cars. But, yes, there is a catch.
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Hyundai Intium concept previews Nexo fuel-cell SUV successorA new concept vehicle teases a great shape while it taps a fuel source that's still scarce.
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Automaker says it will introduce its first fuel-cell-powered vehicle in four years.
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Scientists: Dump hydrogen-powered Toyota as official car of OlympicsThe Toyota Mirai, which is the official car of the upcoming Paris Olympics, isn't seen as "green" by scientists, who argued that hydrogen fuel-cell tech already failed the Olympics last time.
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Honda sets fuel-cell CR-V lease prices—with a major hydrogen incentive attachedThe cost of hydrogen—free, up to a point—factors in greatly for Honda's new fuel-cell SUV.
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Lawmakers demand emissions data for $8B federal hydrogen hubsIs hydrogen actually cleaner than diesel end-to-end? It would help if the public had access to the full picture, in terms of emissions involved.
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Honda fuel-cell semi project bows, banks on hydrogen businessThe truck project is part of Honda’s plans to push its fuel-cell technology well beyond passenger vehicles.
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Toyota supersizes battery in fuel-cell semi, teases formula for pickupsHydrogen fuel-cell tech can be optimized for range and hauling needs with more battery capacity, Toyota suggests with a revamped semi.
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Stellantis plans to start building a fuel-cell version of the Ram 5500 heavy-duty truck in Mexico, for the North American market.
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Toyota “hydrogen headquarters” will develop US fuel-cell productsThe California hydrogen fuel-cell facility will span from R&D to sales and will reach well beyond Toyota's lineup of cars and trucks.
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First Drive: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV plugs a benchwarmer into the gridHonda has added plug-in hybrid capability to its latest hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle. It’s better than ever, as well as a concession to grim fueling realities.
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Biden agencies draw roadmap for EV charging along freight corridorsThe push will coordinate a national roadmap and an overarching plan for what has been a piecemeal effort.
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2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV: 29 miles on a charge, few places to fuel upThe e:FCEV will be the only fuel-cell passenger vehicle made in America.
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Could liquid hydrogen make fuel-cell trucks more viable vs. EVs?Liquid hydrogen tech promises fast filling and long range, while overcoming some of the weight shortcomings of battery electric trucks.
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The upcoming fuel-cell version of the CR-V will have a bidirectional charge port good for making coffee on the go, and perhaps a lot more.
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Hyundai’s hydrogen big picture goes way beyond cars and trucksBy 2035 Hyundai might use 3 million metric tons annually—extending to air mobility, ships, and steelmaking.
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US government sets a high bar for clean hydrogen handoutsRules from the Biden administration will help assure that hydrogen production will actually help lower emissions as it scales up.
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Honda shows hydrogen fuel-cell module set to power CR-VHonda has suggested that in addition to a U.S.-bound CR-V Fuel Cell, the automaker's next-gen fuel-cell module may be used more widely—including in Europe.
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Ram electric van lineup to expand, gain hydrogen fuel cell versionStellantis claims that some of its hydrogen fuel-cell vans will top 300 miles in European spec—more than its battery electric vans.
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Stellantis plans four US-bound electrified pickups in two yearsA fully electric Ram 1500 REV and range-extended XR are two of them, while a hydrogen fuel-cell truck is also on the way. Is a compact electric truck the other one?
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