Core Viewpoint - The past five years have seen significant breakthroughs in China's fuel cell technology, transitioning from a "follower" to a "co-runner" status, with a gradually developing and self-controllable industrial chain [1] Technological Innovations - GAC Group showcased the world's first hydrogen hybrid passenger vehicle, the GAC Trumpchi E9 hydrogen hybrid version, featuring a self-developed hydrogen hybrid system with a maximum thermal efficiency of 45% and a hydrogen consumption of less than 1.4 kg per 100 km [2] - The high-performance fuel cell stack from GAC Group has achieved a 30% reduction in volume and a 25% reduction in weight through integrated battery and box-sealing technology, demonstrating high integration, energy ratio, and safety [2] - The exhibition highlighted advancements in hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, hydrogen refueling stations, and related equipment, showcasing the industry's developmental achievements [2] Market Development - The application of hydrogen fuel cell technology is expanding beyond buses to include diverse transportation sectors such as trunk transportation, cold chain logistics, and municipal sanitation, with over 28,000 fuel cell vehicles promoted by the end of 2024 [4] - The focus is shifting from demonstration applications to commercial applications in various sectors, including hydrogen mining trucks, hydrogen heavy trucks, and hydrogen-powered ships [4][5] Industry Challenges - Despite advancements, the hydrogen energy supply chain remains a bottleneck for rapid development, with issues such as impurities in by-product hydrogen, high equipment investment, and low economic viability [6] - There is a need for accelerated infrastructure development, including high-capacity hydrogen storage systems and rapid refueling systems, as well as innovations in modular and integrated hydrogen storage systems [6] Recommendations for Growth - The industry should enhance the hydrogen supply system, expand applications in transportation and industry, and simplify the approval process for self-use hydrogen refueling stations [7] - Collaboration among regional entities is essential to build a cross-regional hydrogen network and accelerate the commercialization of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles [7]