Scania is expanding its Pilot Partner programme with real-world tests of hydrogen fuel cell trucks alongside battery-electric models, working with Asko to assess range, performance and operational feasibility in daily transport.
HYmpulsion is expanding its hydrogen refuelling network across the Alps, adding new stations in Savoie and Haute-Savoie ahead of the 2030 Winter Olympics to support heavy-duty, cold-climate zero-emission transport.
The new Nissan Leaf, built in Sunderland, has joined the UK’s Electric Car Grant scheme with a £3,750 discount. It launches early next year with a claimed 386-mile range, as the EV grant list expands to 39 models and UK charging infrastructure continues to scale.
Six major hydrogen station operators have formed the H2 Infrastructure Alliance to accelerate Europe’s hydrogen truck rollout, with 39 new large-scale stations planned by 2028 and calls for OEMs to increase vehicle supply.
Kia’s first electric van, the PV5, has been named 2026 International Van of the Year after a unanimous jury vote. With up to 416 km range, fast charging, modular body options and a verified world-record run, it marks a major debut for Kia’s new PBV line-up.