Hydrogen: Toyota Motor Corporation joins Daimler Truck and Volvo Group in cellcentric
Toyota Motor Corporation plans to join Daimler Truck and Volvo Group as an equal shareholder in cellcentric, a joint venture dedicated to fuel cell systems.
The three industry giants have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen their collaboration around this key technology for heavy-duty transport in the years ahead.
A clear objective: accelerate hydrogen for heavy transport
The goal is to speed up the development, production, and commercialization of hydrogen systems for trucks and heavy applications.
By combining the heavy-duty expertise of Daimler Truck and Volvo Group with Toyota Motor Corporation’s 30 years of experience in fuel cell technology, cellcentric aims to reach a new industrial milestone.
The partnership also seeks to advance fuel cell components—the core of the technology—and improve their large-scale competitiveness.
A global ambition
The ambition is clear: to make cellcentric the world’s leading reference center for hydrogen systems in heavy-duty transport, both on-road and off-road.
Beyond technology, the partners also aim to accelerate the development of hydrogen infrastructure—a key factor for large-scale deployment.
A strong signal to the market
This alliance sends a powerful message: hydrogen is emerging as a strategic complement to battery-electric solutions in the decarbonization of transport.
Described as a “game changer” by Daimler Truck, this collaboration is seen as a decisive step toward zero-emission mobility.
The next step now is to turn this agreement into a binding commitment, subject to regulatory approvals.
