Project Background
On May 30, 2026, the hydrogen fuel cell DC/DC products of NEWTEQ were applied to hydrogen‑fueled two‑wheel vehicles of China Northern Rare‑Earth (Group) High‑Tech Co., Ltd., marking the official launch of the first‑batch large‑scale deployment in Baotou. A total of 1,000 “Xi Xiao Qing” rare‑earth hydrogen‑powered two‑wheel vehicles were put into demonstration operation for the general public, public scenarios and community‑service sectors, representing a key step forward for solid‑state hydrogen storage technology in the civilian transportation sector.
Industry Pain Points: Long-Term Technical Bottlenecks Restricting Civilian Hydrogen Energy Adoption
Hydrogen fuel cell technology has long been regarded as a core bottleneck for the industrialization and civil adoption of hydrogen energy. Meanwhile, conventional lithium‑electric two‑wheel vehicles generally suffer from poor low‑temperature performance and slow energy replenishment, creating an urgent market demand for safer, more stable and low‑carbon new generation transportation tools.
Enterprise Technical Support: Full-Cycle Empowerment by NEWTEQ Dynamics
Drawing on more than ten years of experience in the R&D and production of hydrogen fuel‑cell electrical system components, NEWTEQ provided full‑process technical support together with the complete‑vehicle manufacturer for vehicle adaptation, performance commissioning and safety upgrading of the hydrogen‑powered two‑wheelers.
The company ensures the high matching degree between hydrogen fuel cell DC‑DC converters and rare‑earth solid‑state hydrogen storage systems, delivering core hardware and technical guarantees for the stable, safe and long‑term operation of vehicles.
Core Product Advantages: Rare-Earth Solid-State Hydrogen Storage Reshaping Traditional Travel
Leveraging core rare‑earth solid‑state hydrogen‑storage technology, this hydrogen‑powered two‑wheeler overcomes the weaknesses of conventional electric vehicles including poor low‑temperature performance and slow energy replenishment.
Higher Safety
Adopting low‑pressure solid‑state hydrogen‑storage technology, the vehicle realizes hydrogen absorption and desorption under ambient temperature and pressure, eliminating potential safety hazards of high‑pressure hydrogen storage and improving adaptability for civilian scenarios.
Excellent Low-Temperature Performance
It effectively solves the problem of sharp range attenuation of traditional electric vehicles in winter, retaining more than 90 % of its driving range in low‑temperature environments.
Long Driving Range
Equipped with a convenient hydrogen‑swap refueling mode, a full hydrogen supply enables a driving range of over 100 kilometers, fully meeting daily commuting and travel demands.
Zero-Carbon & Eco-Friendly
The vehicle is fully driven by power generated from hydrogen energy. No waste gas or pollutants are produced during energy conversion, achieving genuine zero carbon emissions at the end‑user side.
Superior Riding Experience
The vehicle is lightweight with flexible handling and smooth power output without abrupt acceleration jolts, ensuring strong power and comfortable riding experience suitable for public travel scenarios.
To ensure stable and reliable product performance, one‑year operating‑condition verification was completed at the preliminary stage, along with multiple rounds of tests covering reliability, durability and environmental adaptability. With stable performance fully validated, the product meets the requirements for large‑scale market deployment.
Market Reputation: High Praise from Public Test Rides
Citizens who test‑rode the vehicles at the launch site spoke highly of the products and recognized the innovative, low‑carbon and eco‑friendly advantages of hydrogen‑energy travel vehicles, affirming their positive value for improving urban ecological environment.
“It has strong power and a very comfortable seat. It is equipped with a hydrogen‑energy system that generates electricity from hydrogen and delivers impressive driving range. More units on the market will benefit our living environment,” said one citizen.
Another citizen commented: “The vehicle is lightweight with flexible handling. There is no sudden jolt during acceleration. Hydrogen energy is an innovative option. It facilitates travel while realizing low‑carbon and eco‑friendly mobility. We hope such practical hydrogen‑powered mobility vehicles can gain popularity across the city. Kudos to Chinese independent brands.”
Industrial Value & Policy Significance
Known as the “Rare‑Earth Capital”, Baotou also takes a national leading position in green‑electricity‑based hydrogen production. The effective integration of rare‑earth resources and green hydrogen resources to vigorously develop “solid‑state hydrogen storage + application” constitutes Baotou’s distinctive competitive advantage.
China’s Medium‑ and Long‑Term Plan for the Development of Hydrogen Energy Industry (2021‑2035) explicitly proposes to advance R&D and demonstration applications of solid‑state hydrogen‑storage technology and boost the commercial implementation of hydrogen energy in transportation.
The adoption of rare‑earth‑based solid‑state hydrogen‑storage technology shows prominent advantages in advancing the civil‑oriented and large‑scale development of hydrogen energy, building a benchmark model for the popularization of solid‑state hydrogen storage technology and hydrogen two‑wheeler promotion nationwide.