COSMO Advanced Materials announced on the 23rd that it signed a strategic partnership agreement (SPA) with Battery Solution on March 3 for the development and commercialization of next-generation cathode materials.

Recently, Chengdu Xinyan Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd. completed the batch delivery of 48 hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks in the 49-mt class, marking not only a major breakthrough in the market-oriented deployment of the enterprise’s hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles, but also demonstrating its strength in large-scale operations and further accelerating Chengdu’s hydrogen energy industry toward commercialization and clustering. The delivered vehicles were manufactured by Sinotruk Chengshang and equipped with the large-power hydrogen fuel cell system independently developed by Chengdu Xinyan. With high reliability and strong load-bearing capacity, they are well suited to trunk logistics and bulk transportation scenarios. Combined with local hydrogen refueling network support and Sichuan’s expressway toll reduction and exemption policies, they can provide clients with a green, efficient, and low-cost transportation solution. As a core period of the “Chengdu-Chongqing Hydrogen Corridor,” Chengdu is accelerating the development of an ecological system spanning the entire industry chain of “production, storage, transportation, refueling, and application.” Multiple provincial- and municipal-level policies are supporting the promotion of hydrogen-powered vehicles. The operation of these heavy-duty trucks will further drive coordinated development across the upstream and downstream industry chain and foster a virtuous industrial cycle. As hydrogen energy has become a hot topic at this year’s national Two Sessions, with the industry focusing on the large-scale application of fuel cell vehicles, Chengdu Xinyan’s delivery responds to the national strategy with concrete action, supports Chengdu in building a highland for the hydrogen energy industry in western China, and injects new momentum into the region’s green transformation.

LG Energy Solution revealed its next-generation battery commercialization strategy at InterBattery 2026, which opened on March 11 at COEX in Seoul. The company showcased sulfide-based all-solid-state battery cells and mock-up modules, presenting key technical targets including extending electric vehicle driving range to around 900 km and reducing charging time to within 10 minutes.

[SMM Hydrogen Energy Bulletin] Recently, the New Materials Pilot-Scale Platform of GRINM Engineering Institute Co., Ltd. in Huairou Science City passed completion acceptance. Four key pilot lines, including solid-state hydrogen storage and ceramic co-firing materials, entered the commissioning and integration stage. Among them, the solid-state hydrogen storage project had a total investment of 14.5 million yuan, and the ceramic co-firing materials project had a total investment of 12 million yuan, which will support the commercialization of new materials achievements and the industrialisation of hydrogen energy and key electronic materials.

On March 9, the New Product Launch Conference for the Sixth Academy of the Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation’s hydrogen energy industry was held in Beijing, where four core achievements were unveiled on site: the side-mounted 2×40 kg-class onboard liquid hydrogen system (Saidao-1000S), a mobile liquid hydrogen refueling skid and hydrogen dispenser, a 40-foot liquid hydrogen tank container, and a 200-cubic-meter innovative alkaline electrolyzer . The Blue Book on the hydrogen energy industry was also officially released. The conference brought together academicians, ministry officials, representatives from government, enterprises, universities, and the industry chain, marking the Sixth Academy’s liquid hydrogen equipment portfolio as having fully entered a new stage of commercial application. High-Level Participation to Jointly Discuss a New Blueprint for the Hydrogen Energy Industry The conference featured a high-profile lineup, with three academicians—Long Lehao, Yang Fengtian, and Wang Jue—in attendance, along with relevant officials from the State Administration for Market Regulation and the National Energy Administration; leaders from the Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation and affiliated enterprises also attended, including Li Zhongbao, Chief Engineer of the Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, Xie Yun, Chairman of Aerospace Investment, and Wang Wanjun, President of the Sixth Academy. Supervisory government authorities from multiple regions, experts from renowned universities, executives from central state-owned enterprises such as Sinopec, China Huadian, and FAW, as well as capital-side representatives from numerous hydrogen energy enterprises gathered together to witness the commercialization of aerospace hydrogen energy achievements. Praise From Academicians and Remarks by Senior Executives Highlight Aerospace Hydrogen Energy’s Leadership Academician Long Lehao congratulated the launch of the new products, noting that this represented a milestone breakthrough in China’s cryogenic liquefaction and hydrogen energy equipment fields, opening a pathway for aerospace hydrogen energy to serve the national economy and aligning with the national “dual carbon” and energy security strategies. Li Zhongbao, Chief Engineer of the Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, stated that the Group regarded hydrogen energy as a strategic growth pole and would work with all parties to build a collaborative and shared industrial ecosystem and promote deep integration across the industry chain. Wang Wanjun, President of the Sixth Academy, said that the Academy adhered to the philosophy of “users first, power first,” and that multiple hydrogen energy equipment products had reached internationally advanced levels. In the future, it would accelerate technological iteration, improve the standards system, and make every effort to achieve the goal of bringing liquid hydrogen technology to the pinnacle. Four Powerful New Products Cover the Full Range of Production, Storage, Transportation, and Refueling Scenarios 1 Side-Mounted 2×40 kg-Class Onboard Liquid Hydrogen System (Saidao-1000S) China’s first subcooled liquid hydrogen system installed on a vehicle, it pioneered dual-cylinder coordinated liquid supply technology and delivered a driving range of over 1,000 kilometers at full load. It adopted an integrated chassis design to reduce wind resistance and release front-end space, and has already been demonstrated jointly with Foton Motor, making it suitable for the large-scale application of liquid hydrogen heavy trucks. 2 Mobile Liquid Hydrogen Refueling Skid and Liquid Hydrogen Hydrogen Dispenser China’s first mobile refueling system for subcooled liquid hydrogen, it fills the gap in temporary refueling for non-fixed stations. By achieving breakthroughs in core technologies, it delivers a liquid hydrogen utilization rate of over 95%, a refueling flow rate of 15 kg/min, and completes full-tank refueling for a heavy truck in 15 minutes, with performance comparable to world-class international standards. 3. 40-Foot Liquid Hydrogen Tank Container The first standardized liquid hydrogen storage and transport equipment, compatible with global road and maritime logistics, with the transport radius extended to over 2,000 kilometers and unit costs reduced by 50% compared with high-pressure gaseous hydrogen. The daily evaporation rate was 0.52% and could be maintained for more than 8 days, addressing the pain points of low storage and transport volume and high costs. 4. 200 m³ Innovative Alkaline Electrolyzer Built on aerospace technology, with direct current (DC) power consumption as low as 4.1 kWh/Nm³, reaching the national Grade 1 energy efficiency standard; the modular design reduced operation and maintenance costs by 90%, supported 12-hour rapid on-site repair, and met the needs of green hydrogen production in multiple scenarios.

Recently, Li Liangbin, a National People's Congress deputy and Chairman of Ganfeng Lithium Group, focused on the low-altitude economy sector and put forward relevant suggestions regarding accelerating the research, development, and commercialization of aircraft power batteries. He suggested clarifying the battery technology development roadmap, industrial incubation targets, and commercialization application roadmap, promoting close alignment with national and local low-altitude economic development plans, and introducing pilot scenarios to delineate a clear direction for industrial development. He proposed establishing a national major science and technology project to strengthen industry-university-research cooperation and concentrate efforts on overcoming core technical challenges.