Toyota, Daimler Truck and Volvo Group have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to add Toyota as an equal shareholder in cellcentric, the joint venture focused on fuel cell systems for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. As equal partners, all three companies will collaborate on the development, production and marketing of fuel cell systems.

The companies will jointly manage the development and manufacturing of fuel cell cells—the core component of their systems—as well as system architecture and control elements. This collaboration leverages each partner’s expertise to create competitive products for heavy-duty and other demanding applications.

The cellcentric JV will spearhead support for hydrogen supply and infrastructure by engaging with industry partners and associations across the hydrogen value chain. The expanded partnership is intended to accelerate decarbonization of commercial transport and position Toyota as a key player in the heavy-duty hydrogen ecosystem.