Fuel Cell

Hydrogen fuel-cell tech might be the answer to the energy-storage needs of big trucks and SUVs, as it faces weight and aero challenges, a top executive suggested.

Nikola and General Motors have reached an agreement under which GM will supply fuel-cell hardware for a fee, but GM's investment in Nikola and pickup plans are off.

The factory that previously built Smart minicars could conceivably build a big hydrogen fuel-cell SUV with off-road prowess and a vintage look.

The redesigned Toyota Mirai looks like a better cheerleader for hydrogen than before, but it's going to need many more places to refuel.

In preparation for increased sales of a new-generation Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell sedan, Toyota is supporting more fueling stations.

Existing methods for transporting oil might potentially be used to carry hydrogen for fuel cells if tech from a German startup takes off.

Daimler Trucks is aiming to make hydrogen fuel-cell semis a reality; but with liquid-hydrogen tech, some aspects remain a work in progress.

Audi appears to be at least dabbling with the idea of hydrogen fuel cells for passenger vehicles, with tech just revealed and co-developed with Ballard.

The cause to announce one more dealership underscores how cautiously automakers are increasing sales volume, around a limited infrastructure.

A partnership gives GM a portion of Nikola in exchange for necessary fuel-cell tech to power commercial trucks and more.

Only 300 of the hand-built hydrogen fuel-cell supercars will be made, as a very exclusive "educational tool for the masses."

Tesla will face many rivals at launch—a very different challenge than what it faced on the car side when it delivered the Model S.

In Arizona, Nikola will build its Two and Tre hydrogen fuel-cell trucks, intended to take advantage of the company's own network of hydrogen stations.

It will focus on battery-electric tech in passenger cars and trucks, saving hydrogen fuel-cell tech for military and commercial vehicles.

Versus hydrogen made with natural gas, hydrogen made by electrolysis with renewable energy could be cost-competitive later in the decade.

JLR's engineering chief claims "real potential" in larger, heavier vehicles—but that doesn't affect its focus on battery electric cars like the upcoming XJ.

How does a hydrogen fuel cell SUV fit into JLR's electrification strategy? It's not yet clear where it might go with a UK-sponsored project.

The Badger electric truck would use a combination of hydrogen fuel-cell and battery power and isn't likely to arrive until 2022 at the earliest.

The truck-oriented company is betting that hydrogen fuel cells—including the infrastructure pieces—will cost less than batteries.

With a battery and a hydrogen fuel cell, the Badger could arrive around the same time as the Tesla Cybertruck and electric Ford F-150.