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Global hydrogen station deployments surpass 1,000; China leads

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The number of hydrogen stations deployed globally has surpassed the 1,000-mark, according to a study by Information Trends. China represents roughly one-third of global deployments, but the US lags far behind with less than 100 hydrogen stations.

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Lucid (LCID) is ramping up its global expansion in Europe and other markets this year

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According to Lucids interim CEO, Marc Winterhoff, the EV maker will enter new global markets this year, including parts of Europe and the Middle East. After launching its first electric SUV, the Gravity, the company plans to double production this year.

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Nissan launches lightweight aluminum technology in Europe on new Qashqai; 2nd global model with parts from closed-loop recycling

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The all-new Qashqai will be Nissan’s first model built in Europe using a significant number of lightweight aluminum panels. The new Qashqai follows the new Rogue sold in North America as the second global model for Nissan to feature aluminum parts produced with the closed-loop recycling process.

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Volvo Trucks had 42% market share of heavy-duty electric trucks in Europe in 2021

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New statistics show that Volvo Trucks was the market leader for heavy all-electric trucks in Europe 2021 with a market share of 42%. The international trucking industry is undergoing a transformation towards more sustainable transport as sales of heavy battery electric trucks are starting to pick up, with Europe in the lead.

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Toyota Europe establishes Fuel Cell Business Group

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To maximize the opportunities for hydrogen in Europe, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has established a Fuel Cell Business Group to oversee its hydrogen activities across the region. The benefits of hydrogen are clear. —Thiebault Paquet, Director of the Fuel Cell Business Group.

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BYD takes the spotlight in the heart of Europe after sales surge by +750% in April

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Chinas EV leader is quickly making a name for itself in Europe. With new models on the way, this looks to be just the start of BYDs global sales run. In April, BYD outsold Tesla in Germany and the UK as sales surged in the region.

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Hyundai ships 10 XCIENT Fuel Cell heavy-duty truck to Europe for commercial use

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Hyundai Motor is developing a long-distance tractor unit capable of traveling 1,000 kilometers on a single charge equipped with an enhanced fuel cell system with high durability and power, aimed at global markets including North America and Europe. Hyundai’s business case involves using purely clean hydrogen generated from hydropower.

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