Hitachi Energy has successfully deployed its first-ever customer HyFlex hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) generator in Rotterdam, Netherlands, where the generator will replace an equivalent diesel generator producing 500-kilovolt-amperes (kVA). In doing so, the HyFlex-powered construction site could save as much as 200,000 gallons of diesel fuel per year, and reduce the company’s carbon-dioxide emissions by about 2,900 tons

Hitachi plans to have a full zero-emission “ecosystem” on display at the pilot site, with plans to deploy similar low carbon ecosystems in noise-and pollution-sensitive areas like hospitals, critical data centers, disaster relief efforts, or shore-to-ship power applications

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PSR Analysis. Most Hydrogen is not readily available except as a byproduct of fossil fuels. So, it might be misleading to call this a clean power source depending on the source of the hydrogen, and the question remains about how readily available is the hydrogen.   PSR

Guy Youngs is Forecast and Technology Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research

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PSR Analysis: Lithium metal batteries are known to have a higher theoretical energy density than conventional lithium-ion batteries and are considered a promising next-generation solution.      PSR

Guy Youngs is Forecast and Technology Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research

The Volvo BZRT buses are produced at Volvo’s Curitiba plant and feature advanced technology: dual 200 kW motors (totaling 400 kW or ~540 hp), up to 720 kWh of battery capacity (with batteries placed beneath the floor for spacious interiors), and a charging time of 2–4 hours.

Safety features include driver-view cameras, blind‑spot sensors, traffic‑sign detection, and GPS‑based “safety zones” that automatically reduce speed in sensitive areas (e.g. near schools or terminals). At 28 m in length, the bi‑articulated units will be the largest electric vehicles in regular operation worldwide.

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PSR Analysis: Goiânia’s initiative is a landmark step in BEV and safe urban transit. Deploying the largest-ever electric buses highlights both environmental leadership and scalable innovation for mid-sized cities. Bi-articulated vehicles drastically boost passenger throughput—up to 250 people per bus—without the cost and infrastructure requirements of rail systems. The integration of safety-driven and comfort-enhancing technologies elevates transit quality. However, success hinges on reliable charging infrastructure, route adaptation, and fleet maintenance readiness. If well managed, this could serve as a model for global BRT systems seeking rapid decarbonization and capacity enhancement.    PSR

Fabio Ferraresi is Director, Business Development, South America, for Power Systems Research

The project involves two universities, UNIFEI and USP in developing hydrogen supply from green electrolysis or ethanol reforming, leveraging Brazil’s biofuel network. Aligned with the MOVER Program, GWM aims to foster local expertise and infrastructure to reach carbon neutrality by 2045.

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PSR Analysis: The initiative positions Brazil at the forefront of low-emission heavy transport, addressing the long-haul segment’s limitations with battery-electric vehicles through faster refueling and longer range. Local testing ensures adaptation to diverse road and climate conditions while enabling technology transfer to Brazilian engineers. The dual strategy of sourcing hydrogen from renewables and ethanol reforming leverages existing biofuel infrastructure for quicker deployment. However, large-scale adoption hinges on developing a robust hydrogen production and refueling network, a far more complex challenge than EV charging.   PSR

Fabio Ferraresi is Director, Business Development, South America, for Power Systems Research

In the last decade or so, the market apparently has decided that hydrogen-powered cars do not make sense, and they can’t compete in the market as a result. Despite this situation, there are still plenty of discussions, trials, and vehicle development programs for hydrogen-powered trucks.

In theory, hydrogen can compete in the truck market, but in practice, it’s an entirely different matter. Battery technology keeps improving rapidly, and solutions for battery-electric trucks are becoming clear. If battery costs keep coming down — as expected — and proper charging hubs for heavy-duty electric vehicles get developed, battery-electric trucks seem set to win the day.

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PSR Analysis: The problems surrounding hydrogen have yet to be resolved (supply chain, leakage problems, shipping hydrogen around the world, the high cost of hydrogen powertrains, limited hydrogen fueling industry and infrastructure). Meanwhile, BEV trucks are surging ahead in the race, and it’s getting less and less likely that hydrogen will survive.   PSR

Guy Youngs is Forecast & Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research

In the last decade or so, the market apparently has decided that hydrogen-powered cars do not make sense, and they can’t compete in the market as a result. Despite this situation, there are still plenty of discussions, trials, and vehicle development programs for hydrogen-powered trucks.

In theory, hydrogen can compete in the truck market, but in practice, it’s an entirely different matter. Battery technology keeps improving rapidly, and solutions for battery-electric trucks are becoming clear. If battery costs keep coming down — as expected — and proper charging hubs for heavy-duty electric vehicles get developed, battery-electric trucks seem set to win the day.

A decade ago, many people believed they were the future, not battery-electric cars. The debates raged and it was common to have press releases, auto executive statements, and debates about the future of hydrogen-powered cars.

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PSR Analysis: The problems surrounding hydrogen have yet to be resolved (supply chain, leakage problems, shipping hydrogen around the world, the high cost of hydrogen powertrains, limited hydrogen fueling industry and infrastructure). Meanwhile, BEV trucks are surging ahead in the race, and it’s getting less and less likely that hydrogen will survive.   PSR

Guy Youngs is Forecast & Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research

In May 2025, those plans were officially put on hold.

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PSR Analysis: Several questions arise from this article: Is this a shift in GM strategy away from hydrogen? Maybe, but GM is describing this as a pause and not an end to this program.

Is this caused by President Trump’s strategy against alternative power? Again, maybe, but it comes down to uncertainty and GM are now taking a closer look at how realistic it is to go big on hydrogen right now.    PSR

Guy Youngs is Forecast & Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research

Kanadevia (formerly Hitachi Zosen) said it plans to build the first mass-production plant for water electrolysis equipment, which produces hydrogen by electrolyzing water, in Yamanashi Prefecture.

A company announcement said, “We want to develop this as an important production base that contributes to the realization of a hydrogen society. The company will invest approximately 8 billion yen ($52,000,000 USD) to build a mass production plant for water electrolysis equipment with an annual production capacity of 1 gigawatt (157,000 tons of hydrogen produced).

Construction is scheduled to begin about June 2026, with completion and operation by the end of fiscal 2028. The company plans to position this as a domestic mother plant, and in the future, it envisions gradually expanding its hydrogen production equipment manufacturing bases both in Japan and overseas.

The company has set a target of increasing its hydrogen-related business sales to more than 100 billion yen ($650 million USD) in the 2030s and more than 200 billion yen ($1.3 billion USD) in the 2040s, making it a business that “accounts for 10-20% of the Group’s total sales.

Source: The Nikkei

PSR Analysis: Recently, there has been increased media coverage of hydrogen-related issues. Kirin Brewery is reducing its CO2 emissions by replacing 20% of the heat demand of its factories with green hydrogen. The current domestic supply of hydrogen is estimated to be about 2 million tons, but most of this is used for hydrogen stations for cars and for adjusting the components of oil refining. However, there are few examples of commercialization, as most companies that produce hydrogen themselves are still in the demonstration phase.

The hydrogen production equipment that Kanadevia is mass-producing is equipment that will be needed as demand for hydrogen increases and companies begin to produce hydrogen in-house, and the company is acting with the expectation that it will gain experience, know-how, and first-mover advantage by entering the market early to meet this future demand.

While the Trump administration has created headwinds against decarbonization, which will likely lead to some short-term stagnation and strategic rethinking by companies, the long-term trend toward decarbonization is expected to continue. The real purpose of hydrogen is not to use it for its own sake, but to use it to reduce CO2 emissions. Cost reduction is essential to expanding demand, and while there have been calls for larger plants and mass production, the market should see Kanadevia’s announcement as increasing the options available. PSR

Donald Trump has always pushed for more oil drilling and fewer regulations, left the Paris Agreement in his first term as president, says he hates “windmills,” has promised to scrap offshore wind on “day one” if he won the 2024 election, and calls climate change a “scam.”

And now that he’s won, this is a direct threat to the US’s pledge to reach net zero by 2050. After all, federal policy directly impacts the pace of renewable energy growth, especially when it comes to incentives and research funding

Donald Trump will push fossil fuels and undo renewable energy policies, but it ultimately won’t stop clean energy’s momentum

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PSR Analysis: The clean energy market isn’t solely driven by US federal policy. Over the last decade, solar, wind, and EVs have become more cost-competitive and popular. State policies play a huge role too, and many states are committed to their own clean energy goals regardless of who sits in the White House. Only time will tell the true impact of Trump’s victory. PSR

The November 2024 issue of the Alternative Power Report published by Power Systems Research includes articles on battery development and discussions on the declining costs of battery power for EVs. Reduced battery costs means reduced costs for EVs, too. An article discusses the outlook for clean energy in the U.S. now that Trump has regained the White House. PSR

Guy Youngs is Forecast and Technology Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research