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The new Hyundai NEXO receives 5 stars from Euro NCAP. OtonomHaber
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The new Hyundai NEXO receives 5 stars from Euro NCAP.

13/12/2025
Hyundai's new hydrogen fuel cell model, the NEXO, has received the highest safety rating of five stars in international safety assessments. This vehicle, notable for emitting only water vapor, demonstrated superior performance in all major categories in tests conducted by independent testing organizations. Hyundai's recent successful performance in the field of safety, along with the NEXO, represents a step forward in hydrogen technology. [...]
Hyundai NEXO's New Generation Unveiled - OtonomHaber
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Hyundai NEXO's New Generation Introduced

03/12/2025
Hyundai has announced the next generation of its hydrogen-powered FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle) crossover, the NEXO. Expected to launch globally in 2026, the model offers impressive performance, particularly for long-distance drivers who don't want to be tied to battery charging times. The most striking feature of the new NEXO is its ability to travel up to 826 kilometers (according to WLTP) on a single charge in approximately five minutes. [...]
Karsan Introduced Autonomous and Hydrogen Vehicles at Busworld 2025 - OtonomHaber
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Karsan Unveils Autonomous and Hydrogen Vehicles at Busworld 2025

04/10/2025
Karsan launched the Autonomous e-JEST, as well as the e-ATA Hydrogen and Karsan AI, at Busworld 2025. Innovations in urban public transportation were presented with new generation batteries and autonomous technologies. Karsan, a leading public transportation brand, made three new launches at Busworld 2025 in Belgium. At the fair, the world premiere of its second autonomous model, the Autonomous e-JEST, was held; and also in collaboration with Toyota... [...]
Hyundai Introduces New Design Language with Hydrogen-Powered Concept - OtonomHaber
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Hyundai Unveils New Design Language with Hydrogen Concept

31/10/2024
Hyundai Motor Company has unveiled INITIUM, its new hydrogen fuel cell electric (FCEV) concept vehicle. Showcasing the brand's vision for hydrogen mobility and sustainability, this new concept is expected to go on sale in the first half of 2025. First exhibited in Los Angeles in November and then at the Guangzhou Auto Show, INITIUM marks a new era for hydrogen energy. [...]
Mercedes-Benz Türk is developing its electric transportation ecosystem. OtonomHaber
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Mercedes-Benz Türk Develops Electric Transportation Ecosystem

17/10/2024
Mercedes-Benz Türk and its parent company Daimler Truck have designed a holistic electric transportation ecosystem, offering a wide range of products and services from battery-electric and hydrogen-based fuel cell vehicles to the installation of all types of electric transportation infrastructure. They have been working for many years towards their goal of leading the way in zero-emission transportation and carbon-neutral transformation. [...]
MAN hTGX Receives Innovation Award for Hydrogen Combustion Truck - OtonomHaber
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MAN hTGX Receives Innovation Award for Hydrogen Combustion Truck

26/09/2024
MAN's hydrogen-powered truck hTGX, which completes the company's zero-emission vehicle portfolio, won the '2025 Truck Innovation Award' from the ITOY jury. This is the third time MAN has won this prestigious award, and the hTGX received praise from the jury for its success. Dr. Frederik Zohm, Member of the Board of Management responsible for Research and Development at MAN Truck & Bus, stated that the award was presented at the IAA Commercial Vehicles trade fair in Germany. [...]
Hyundai and Škoda Collaborate on Hydrogen for the Mobility of the Future. OtonomHaber
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Hyundai and Škoda Collaborate on Hydrogen for Future Mobility

21/09/2024
Hyundai Motor Company and Škoda Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a hydrogen mobility ecosystem. The signing ceremony, which took place at the Korea-Czech Republic Business Summit in Prague, was attended by Ken Ramírez, Vice President and Global Head of Commercial Vehicle and Hydrogen Technologies at Hyundai Motor Company, and Petr Novotný, CEO of Škoda Group. The Memorandum of Understanding... [...]
Renault Trucks' electric prototype, Oxygen, will be tested in France and the Netherlands. OtonomHaber
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Renault Trucks' Electric Prototype Oxygen Will Be Tested in France and the Netherlands

14/07/2024
Renault Trucks' new electric prototype, Oxygen, is beginning real-world road tests in France and the Netherlands. This test, conducted in collaboration with Jumbo and SVZ, is seen as a significant step in environmentally friendly transportation. Renault Trucks' Electric Prototype Oxygen to be Tested in France and the Netherlands: After introducing its electric prototype truck Oxygen, Renault Trucks is now preparing for real-world tests. [...]
Karsan Takes Its Place at the Opening of Luxembourg Hydrogen Valley - OtonomHaber
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Karsan Took Part in the Opening of the Luxembourg Hydrogen Valley

18/06/2024
Karsan is among the first manufacturers to start using hydrogen, the technology of the future. Karsan continues to take part in international organizations. Karsan, which has taken its place among the most preferred brands in the world, especially in Europe, North America and Japan, with its vision of being "One Step Ahead in the Future of Mobility", took its place at the opening of the Luxembourg Hydrogen Valley (LuxHyVal). [...]
Automotive giants unveiled their hydrogen-powered models in Beijing. OtonomHaber
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Automotive Giants Introduced Their Hydrogen Models in Beijing

01/05/2024
As the world moves towards cleaner, low-carbon transportation, numerous automakers are showcasing their solutions at the 18th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. While electric vehicles are a primary focus for zero-emission automakers, hydrogen vehicles are gaining popularity and interest in the automotive industry. At this year's auto show, Hyundai introduced its hydrogen fuel cell SUV, the NEXO, in China. Also... [...]
Hydrogen-Powered Vehicle Revolution in China: 1500 Kilometer Range! OtonomHaber
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Hydrogen Fuel Vehicle Revolution in China: 1500 Kilometer Range!

19/04/2024
According to a statement from China's Sinopec Group, two hydrogen-powered vehicles recently successfully completed a transportation test covering a distance of 500 kilometers from Beijing to Shanghai. This test marks the country's first large-scale, long-distance, and regional transportation trial using hydrogen-powered vehicles. Hydrogen energy is a rising sector in China. [...]
Toyota Begins Developing Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Hilux Prototype OtonomHaber
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Toyota Starts Development of Hilux Prototype with Hydrogen Fuel Cell

02/12/2022
Toyota is developing a prototype of a new zero-emission model for the commercial vehicle market to respond to changing customer demands on the road to carbon neutrality and to take a holistic approach to mobility. Toyota England, which applied to APC last year to support the development of future automotive technologies in the UK, is building the fuel cell prototype of the Hilux with the funds obtained from it. [...]
Karsan Conducts World Launch of e-ATA HYDROGEN in Germany! OtonomHaber
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Karsan Held the World Launch of e-ATA HYDROGEN in Germany!

20/09/2022
Karsan, Türkiye's domestic manufacturer, has added the hydrogen-fueled e-ATA HYDROGEN to its family of electric and autonomous vehicles, which has achieved countless successes. Presenting its brand-new model to the world at the IAA Transportation Fair on September 19th, Karsan has thus launched the hydrogen era. The new model, which has already taken its place among the milestones of its more than half-century history, [...]
Italy's first hydrogen bus, 'Hydron', was produced by Rampini SpA. OtonomHaber
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Italy's First Hydrogen Bus 'Hydron' Built by Rampini SpA

15/09/2022
The first hydrogen bus made entirely in Italy was built and designed in Umbria. It was produced by Rampini SpA, an innovative entrepreneurial entity established for eighty years in the province of Perugia, representing an example of Italian excellence and tangible proof of how SMEs can create a “green” revolution by focusing on sustainable mobility. Powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, it is, unsurprisingly, a true testament to its capabilities. [...]
Daimler Truck continues testing of its GenH2 truck, which uses liquid hydrogen. OtonomHaber
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Daimler Truck Continues Tests of GenH2 Truck Using Liquid Hydrogen

26/07/2022
Daimler Truck, which has been intensively testing the fuel cell prototype of the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck since last year, has put another prototype of the vehicle into operation to test the use of liquid hydrogen. With the goal of developing the GenH2 Truck to have a range of up to 1.000 kilometers and even longer, the vehicle is particularly well-positioned for long-haul heavy-duty transport. [...]
Toyota to Develop Hydrogen Engine for Heavy Commercial Vehicles OtonomHaber
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Toyota To Develop Hydrogen Engine For Heavy Commercial Vehicles

09/07/2022
Toyota continues to work on developing different solutions and alternatives to achieve carbon neutrality. As part of these efforts, Toyota has partnered with Isuzu, Denso, Hino, and CJPT to begin planning and research into using hydrogen engines in heavy commercial vehicles. This research aims to extend the lifespan of internal combustion engines in hydrogen-powered heavy commercial vehicles. [...]
Toyota is accelerating hydrogen mobility in Europe. OtonomHaber
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Toyota Accelerates Hydrogen Mobility in Europe

20/05/2022
Toyota continues its efforts to support and advance environmentally friendly hydrogen technology. In this context, Toyota has signed agreements with Air Liquide and CaetanoBus to develop integrated hydrogen solutions. This agreement includes infrastructure development and new vehicle fleets to accelerate the use of hydrogen in both light and heavy commercial vehicles. [...]
Daimler Truck Invests in Battery Electricity and Hydrogen Technology - OtonomHaber
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Daimler Truck Invests in Battery Electric and Hydrogen Technology

03/03/2022
Clearly defining its strategic direction regarding technology to be used for a carbon-neutral future, Daimler Truck announced it will pursue a “two-pronged” strategy to electrify its product portfolio with both battery-electric and hydrogen-based propulsion systems. This strategy is underpinned by a wide variety of truck-related applications and tasks. [...]
Toyota and the City of Fukuoka Sign Important Agreement for Hydrogen Society - OtonomHaber
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Toyota and City of Fukuoka Sign Significant Deal for the Hydrogen Community

11/02/2022
Toyota and the City of Fukuoka have signed a partnership agreement aimed at achieving a hydrogen society sooner than expected. Under this agreement, Toyota and Fukuoka will work closely together on commercial projects utilizing CJPT technologies and undertake extensive joint ventures to achieve these goals. As a first step, negotiations have begun regarding the use of fuel cell vehicles. Furthermore, Fukuoka is exploring the development of hydrogen energy. [...]
Opel Vivaro-e HYDROGEN: Towards a Hydrogen Future - OtonomHaber
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Opel Vivaro-e to a Hydrogen Future with HYDROGEN

30/12/2021
German manufacturer Opel is preparing to offer its new generation light commercial vehicle model, the Vivaro-e HYDROGEN, to its first professional fleet customer. Equipped with hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle technology, the Vivaro-e HYDROGEN can be charged in 3 minutes and offers a range of over 400 km. In this context, it will be offered in partnership with Miele, Germany's world-renowned electric household appliance company. [...]
Chinese company Sinopec is building distribution stations to sell hydrogen. OtonomHaber
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Chinese Sinopec Builds Distribution Stations to Sell Hydrogen

23/12/2021
Sinopec, one of China's largest fuel distribution companies, has established a hydrogen-only station in the country. Known as one of the world's largest service station operators, Sinopec is now expanding its operations into the hydrogen sector. Already partnering with Air Liquide for service station equipment, Sinopec is now embarking on a new venture in hydrogen. [...]
100 Hydrogen-Fueled Toyota Mirai Taxis Hit the Road in Copenhagen - OtonomHaber
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100 Hydrogen Fueled Toyota Mirai Taxi Takes Off in Copenhagen

12/12/2021
In a collaboration between Toyota and taxi service provider DRIVR, 100 hydrogen-powered taxis have hit the roads in Copenhagen, Denmark. With the Danish government's decision requiring no new taxis to emit CO2 emissions from 2025 and all taxis to be zero-emission from 2030, Toyota's Mirai model stands out as the ideal solution. Toyota and DRIVR... [...]
Cooperation to Develop a Hydrogen Ecosystem in European Road Transport - OtonomHaber
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Collaboration to Develop the Hydrogen Ecosystem in European Road Transport

19/11/2021
TotalEnergies and Daimler Truck AG have signed an agreement on their joint commitment to decarbonizing road transport in the European Union. The partners will cooperate in developing ecosystems for hydrogen-powered transport trucks, aiming to demonstrate the effectiveness of clean hydrogen-powered road transport and to play a pioneering role in implementing hydrogen infrastructure in transport. The collaboration includes... [...]
Toyota Mirai Breaks Guinness World Record - OtonomHaber
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Toyota Mirai Sets Guinness World Record

12/10/2021
Toyota's hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, Mirai, has achieved another milestone. Mirai has earned a Guinness World Record for the longest distance traveled on a single tank of fuel by a hydrogen fuel cell. During a tour in Southern California, Mirai, which was refueled in just five minutes, covered 1360 km, setting a new record. Thus, Mirai... [...]
Hyundai Unveils Its Vision for Widespread Use of Hydrogen OtonomHaber
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Hyundai Announces Its Hydrogen Expansion Vision

08/09/2021
Hyundai, with its "Everyone, Everything, Everywhere" philosophy, aims to expand the use of hydrogen by 2040. To this end, Hyundai announced Hydrogen Vision 2040, which will also reduce production costs. Hyundai will also be the first manufacturer to implement fuel cell systems in all its commercial vehicle models by 2028. Hyundai Motor Group is committed to using hydrogen as fuel and expanding its use globally. [...]
Daimler Truck and Shell are collaborating on fuel cell trucks. OtonomHaber
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Daimler Truck and Shell Collaborate on Fuel Cell Trucks

05/08/2021
Daimler Truck AG and Shell New Energies NL BV (“Shell”) are preparing to jointly promote hydrogen-based fuel cell trucks in Europe. The companies have signed an agreement focusing on this goal. The partners plan to establish hydrogen tank infrastructure and make fuel cell trucks available to customers. The partnership aims to decarbonize road freight transport. Shell will be the first to... [...]
Hydrogen-fueled Toyota Mirai Breaks World Range Record - OtonomHaber
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Hydrogen Fueled Toyota Mirai Sets World Range Record

02/06/2021
Toyota's new Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle has set a new world record by traveling over 1000 kilometers on a single tank. The drive, which started from the HYSETCO hydrogen station in Orly, covered 1003 kilometers on a single tank. The zero-emission test was conducted on public roads, including in the South Paris, Loir-et-Cher, and Indre-et-Loire regions. [...]
Toyota is developing hydrogen engine technology for motorsports. OtonomHaber
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Toyota Develops Hydrogen Engine Technology For Motorsports

24/04/2021
Toyota has announced the development of a hydrogen fuel cell engine, part of its journey towards a carbon-neutral mobility society. The engine, installed in a racing car based on the Toyota Corolla Sport, will compete under the name ORC ROOKIE Racing. Continuing its innovation efforts, Toyota is using motorsport to advance its engine technologies. The hydrogen fuel cell to be used in the racing car... [...]