Malaysia's Ambitious Plan: Introducing Hydrogen Cars to Revolutionize Automotive Market
Key Ideas
  • Malaysia plans to introduce three Toyota Mirai hydrogen cars in Peninsular Malaysia by 2025 to transition to a mix of petrol-fuelled cars, hydrogen cars, and electric vehicles by 2050.
  • The initiative includes setting up the country's first mobile hydrogen refuelling stations, with a budget of around RM12 million, to establish Malaysia as a leader in clean energy in the region.
  • The government aims to develop a Hydrogen Economy and Technology Roadmap (HETR) to strategically position Malaysia within the global hydrogen ecosystem, with exemptions and subsidies offered to promote hydrogen-powered cars.
  • In addition to advancements in hydrogen technology for vehicles, Malaysia is also launching a solid-state hydrogen reactor for sustainable electricity generation in rural areas, starting with a 5kW reactor in Tanjung Malim, Perak.
Malaysia is making significant strides in the shift towards clean energy solutions by planning to introduce hydrogen cars into its automotive market. The country's Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Chang Lih Kang, revealed the government's ambitious plan to have a balanced mix of petrol-fuelled cars, hydrogen cars, and electric vehicles by 2050. As part of this vision, three Toyota Mirai hydrogen cars will be deployed in Peninsular Malaysia by the first quarter of 2025, accompanied by the introduction of the nation's first mobile hydrogen refuelling stations. This initiative aims to showcase Malaysia's leadership in clean energy within the region by promoting hydrogen as a carbon-neutral energy source capable of replacing traditional fossil fuels. The government is investing around RM12 million in the Mobile Hydrogen Refuelling Station (MHRS) project, incorporating safety measures to ensure efficient and secure hydrogen refuelling. Chang emphasized the importance of promoting both electric and hydrogen vehicles simultaneously, highlighting the environmental benefits of green hydrogen that only releases water vapor into the air. While Malaysia currently relies on importing hydrogen cars like the Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Nexo due to a lack of local production, the country is aiming to expand its hydrogen economy beyond just mobility to include industries, power generation, and transportation. In a strategic move, Malaysia is developing a Hydrogen Economy and Technology Roadmap (HETR) to position itself in the global hydrogen market, offering incentives and exemptions for hydrogen car purchases. The government is also progressing towards phasing out grey hydrogen in favor of blue and green hydrogen production to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change effects. In a separate initiative, Malaysia is set to launch its first solid-state hydrogen reactor for sustainable electricity generation in rural areas, starting with a 5kW reactor in Tanjung Malim, Perak. This project aims to provide energy solutions to areas lacking access to the national grid, with plans for expansion to power community facilities like clinics. With these initiatives, Malaysia is paving the way for a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.
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