Fuel Cell
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In preparation for increased sales of a new-generation Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell sedan, Toyota is supporting more fueling stations.
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Nikola "base plan" might drop Badger electric pickup if GM deal falls through
Without a partnership with General Motors, Nikola might abandon its fuel-cell-supplemented pickup, Nikola's CEO hinted.
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Hyundai invests in startup aiming to transport hydrogen in oil
Existing methods for transporting oil might potentially be used to carry hydrogen for fuel cells if tech from a German startup takes off.
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Daimler reveals long-haul hydrogen fuel-cell semi for series production in late 2020s
Daimler Trucks is aiming to make hydrogen fuel-cell semis a reality; but with liquid-hydrogen tech, some aspects remain a work in progress.
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Ballard reveals hydrogen fuel-cell tech developed with Audi
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.
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Hyundai expanding Nexo hydrogen fuel-cell availability in California—by one dealership
The cause to announce one more dealership underscores how cautiously automakers are increasing sales volume, around a limited infrastructure.
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A partnership gives GM a portion of Nikola in exchange for necessary fuel-cell tech to power commercial trucks and more.
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Toyota Lunar Cruiser could take hydrogen fuel-cell tech to the moon
The Lunar Cruiser is powered by hydrogen fuel cells and is designed to boldly go where no Land Cruiser has gone before.
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Hyperion XP-1 hydrogen fuel-cell supercar touts 1,000-mile range, 221-mph top speed
Only 300 of the hand-built hydrogen fuel-cell supercars will be made, as a very exclusive "educational tool for the masses."
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Tesla and Nikola electric semis will arrive to rivals from traditional truck makers
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.
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Nikola breaks ground on Arizona fuel-cell electric truck plant
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.
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GM backs away from hydrogen fuel-cell tech in passenger vehicles
It will focus on battery-electric tech in passenger cars and trucks, saving hydrogen fuel-cell tech for military and commercial vehicles.
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Versus hydrogen made with natural gas, hydrogen made by electrolysis with renewable energy could be cost-competitive later in the decade.
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Hyperion fuel-cell supercar: Hydrogen hype takes a very fast-looking form
The hydrogen fuel-cell supercar originally due for a New York Auto Show reveal will be revealed online in August.
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Jaguar Land Rover fuel-cell project to counter “diminishing returns” of batteries in big SUVs
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.
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Report: Jaguar Land Rover working on hydrogen fuel-cell SUV
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.
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Nikola is taking $5,000 pre-orders for electric truck it hasn’t fully shown yet
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.
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Nikola claims to be BEV and fuel cell leader, hasn't delivered a vehicle yet
The truck-oriented company is betting that hydrogen fuel cells—including the infrastructure pieces—will cost less than batteries.
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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.
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Report: Hydrogen for fuel-cell vehicles likely to reach price parity with gasoline by 2025
A report from the California Energy Commission predicts that a future price parity with gasoline will make hydrogen fuel cell technology worthwhile.
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Dual-nozzle hydrogen dispensers could help get fuel-cell drivers on their way faster
Air Liquide's revised dispenser design could help hydrogen fuel-cell drivers be back on the road sooner, but it doesn't address the lack of stations.
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BMW re-ups electric-vehicle commitment—and hydrogen fuel-cell investment
The German automaker claims that it's in an especially strong position to weather a downturn—and that its EV plans are intact.
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Mercedes-Benz F-Cell SUV axed, hydrogen fuel-cell development halted for cars
As part of a new focus on hydrogen fuel-cell commercial vehicles, Daimler has suspended fuel-cell car development and scrapped the F-Cell.
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Daimler and Volvo Trucks will jointly make hydrogen fuel cells for commercial vehicles
A partnership between Daimler and Volvo Trucks is another major signal that any vehicle future for fuel cells is in the commercial sector.
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