Hydrogen mobility in Focus: Global Hydrogen Mobility Alliance officially launched
This week marks a major milestone for the hydrogen community with the official launch of the Global Hydrogen Mobility Alliance (GHMA) – a coordinated industry effort to accelerate hydrogen mobility across Europe.
On the occasion of the launch, 37 CEOs from leading global companies signed and sent a joint letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU heads of state, urging immediate political action to support hydrogen alongside battery technologies. The message was clear: hydrogen technology is proven, industry is ready, but political momentum is urgently needed.
The GHMA launch included high-level meetings in Brussels with EU policymakers, including representatives from the European Parliament and the Cabinet of Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas. A live hydrogen vehicle showcase featured cutting-edge models like the BMW iX5, Hyundai Nexo, MAN and VDL hydrogen trucks, and a CMB.TECH truck, attracting media and institutional attention.
Led by major players such as Air Liquide, BMW, Bosch, Daimler Truck, Hyundai, and Toyota, and backed by Hydrogen Council and Hydrogen Europe, the Alliance brings together key actors from across the hydrogen value chain to position hydrogen mobility as a cornerstone of Europe’s climate and industrial strategy.
As a member of Hydrogen Europe, the Bulgarian Hydrogen, Fuel Cell and Energy Storage Association (BGH2A) supports the objectives of GHMA and its call for decisive EU-level action to prevent Europe from losing ground in the global hydrogen race.
Image: Hydrogen Europe
ENERTRAG joins Polish consortium for hydrogen innovation
German renewable energy leader ENERTRAG has partnered with Poland’s West Pomeranian University of Technology (ZUT) and Locus-Tech to establish a Hydrogen Technology Center in Lipnik, near Stargard. The initiative aims to develop a scalable green hydrogen production facility, starting at 20 MW with plans to expand to 100 MW. This collaboration underscores the growing momentum of cross-border efforts to advance hydrogen technologies in Central Europe.
The Hydrogen Technology Center will focus not only on hydrogen production but also on technology transfer, education, and advancing decentralized energy models.
This regional initiative, as well as the launch of the H2START project to build a Center of Excellence in Bulgaria, reflect the growing cross-border drive to accelerate hydrogen innovation in Central and Eastern Europe.
Toyota puts H2 in motion at Goodwood Festival of Speed
At this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed (July 10–13), Toyota will once again highlight its commitment to hydrogen innovation by showcasing hydrogen-powered performance vehicles. High-performance prototypes, such as Toyota’s hydrogen race cars, are helping pave the way toward mainstream acceptance of hydrogen mobility.
Toyota’s GR LH2 Racing Concept, a hydrogen-powered race car, hints at a future role for hydrogen in endurance racing.
Photo: GR LH2 Racing Concept by Toyota
The hydrogen fuel cell Hilux prototype – a UK-built version of Toyota’s iconic pickup – showcases hydrogen’s potential for tough, utility vehicles (and will serve in a support role during the festival alongside other hybrid models). Events like Goodwood are crucial platforms for reshaping public perception – proving that hydrogen is not just clean, but also powerful, fast, and exciting.
