Automakers are facing new proposed emission regulations that could influence their decisions regarding the development and sale of zero-emission vehicles, potentially favoring battery electric vehicles over hydrogen vehicles due to existing infrastructure.
Automakers in China have welcomed the extension of tax rebates and will need to increase production of clean vehicles to meet demand and government quotas.
Automakers are already on track with phasing out the production of cars powered by fossil-fuels and may accelerate these plans if China bans conventional vehicle sales.
Automakers are currently developing fuel cell vehicles and plan to launch them in the near future, but have struggled with commercialization due to high fuel cell system costs.
Automakers are planning to launch a wide array of clean vehicles, including hybrids, battery electrics, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and view California as a key market.
Many leading automakers are developing and releasing vehicles equipped with fuel cell systems, and they may embrace new catalyst technology to reduce costs.
Major automakers are investing heavily in fuel cell technology, believing it will power the future of transportation, though they may see more use in commercial and public transit sectors due to high costs.
Automakers are increasingly focusing on developing clean vehicles, including electric buses, using batteries and hydrogen fuel cells to meet growing demand.
Automakers are being pressured by new environmental standards in the US, EU, and China to produce and sell more fuel-efficient vehicles, including those with batteries or hydrogen fuel cells.
Are bringing more fuel cell vehicles to the roads and previously conducted individual validation tests for hydrogen dispensers, which the HyStEP device aims to eliminate.
Automakers have historically done little to market electric vehicles, contributing to their perception as a novelty. However, they are beginning to increase their marketing efforts.
Several of Japan's biggest automakers have agreed to cover the cost of building new hydrogen stations, but actual construction has been slow. De-regulation has allowed some automakers to inspect their own fuel storage tanks.