Toyota partners Iveco and Scania on hydrogen fuel cell technology

Toyota Motor Europe has revealed new fuel cell technology partnerships with both Scania and Iveco at IAA Transportation 2026, as part of the next stage of its hydrogen strategy.

With Scania, Toyota will supply third-generation fuel cell systems for 40 heavy-duty vehicles in Scania’s Pilot Partner programme.

Equipped with Toyota’s latest 300 kW fuel cell system in a highly compact design for heavy-duty applications and other use cases, the first trucks are expected to start operating in the first quarter of 2027.

Toyota said this will generate real-world insights into performance, operational efficiency and total cost of ownership for demanding long-distance and high-utilisation transport.

Toyota is also working with Iveco through Empower, the EU-funded Horizon Europe project for zero-emission heavy-duty transport. Toyota will provide the fuel cell system for Iveco’s new-generation fuel cell electric vehicles, while Iveco leads vehicle development, integration and validation.

Powered by Toyota fuel cell systems with a total output of 300 kW , the Iveco S-eWay Fuel Cell is designed for a driving range beyond 900 km and durability of more than 25,000 operating hours. Validation starts in the fourth quarter of 2026, with on-road trials planned for the first half of 2027.

Shinichi Yasui, executive vice president, R&D, Toyota Motor Europe, said: “Hydrogen can play an important role in sustainable mobility where energy resilience and demanding operational needs are critical.

“Toyota is not only developing fuel cell technology and vehicles – we are also committed to supporting the infrastructure needed to fuel them.

“By advancing our fuel cell technology and working with partners across the value chain, Toyota aims to help build the ecosystems needed to bring hydrogen mobility closer to wider deployment.”