Global Scans · Fuel cells · Weekly Summary

• [New] MEA's potential to become a global hub for green hydrogen exports creates long-term opportunities for fuel cell vehicle adoption and international partnerships. Precedence Research
• [New] A hydrogen fuel cell model will follow in 2028. New Atlas
• The U.S Department of Energy targets to minimize the cost of hydrogen production to remove 2 per kilogram in 2026 and 1 per kilogram in 2031 with reduced electrolyzer and fuel cell costs. Research Nester
• In the year 2026, the industry size of hydrogen fuel cell vehicle is evaluated at USD 3.6 billion. Research Nester
• Germany's National Hydrogen Strategy allocates €2.5 billion for aviation fuel cell infrastructure, targeting 50 operational vertiports with hydrogen capabilities by 2026. PW Consulting Chemical & Energy Research Center
• Hydrogen fuel cell technology, illustrated by Airbus's ZEROe project with a targeted commercial entry in 2035, supports longer flights by converting hydrogen to electricity on board, thereby achieving reductions in CO2 emissions of up to 100%. HotBot
• The Fuel Cell segment is expected to achieve substantial growth from 2026-2035, propelled by superior energy efficiency and near-zero emissions. Research Nester
• Fuel Cell Property Credit Capped: Starting in 2026, 48 E credits for fuel cell property are capped at a flat 30%, regardless of bonus criteria. Beveridge & Diamond PC
• Airbus hopes to develop a hydrogen fuel cell-powered aircraft capable of transporting 100 passengers on routes of up to 1,000 nm (1,850 km). Flight Global
• Between the lines: BMW, which has been doing pilot runs of its hydrogen fuel cell technology with the X5 since 2023, is expected to roll out its first production FCEV in 2028 - one of a few automakers waging some of their bets on hydrogen fuel cell cars. Car Dealership Guy News
• Hyundai intends to spend USD 6.7 billion to boost fuel cell output and multiply its manufacturing capacity by more than 200 by 2033. Precedence Research
• Based on the modeled solar energy production, Honda will size its regenerative fuel cell system to meet the energy storage needs of various lunar mission scenarios. HydrogenWire

Last updated: 25 January 2026