Hexagon Purus to Supply Components for Toyota's Heavy-Duty Fuel Cell Electric Powertrains
Key Ideas
- Hexagon Purus to provide Toyota Motor North America with hydrogen storage system and high-voltage battery pack for heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain kits.
- Collaboration between the companies began in 2017 with development of fuel cell electric powertrain kits for Class 8 trucks, supporting emission reduction efforts.
- Toyota's Zero Emission Powertrain (ZEP) Executive Order from CARB certifies its heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain, aiding compliance with emissions regulations.
- Toyota's fuel cell kit, with components from Hexagon Purus, to be sold to heavy-duty truck OEMs for hydrogen-powered Class 8 trucks, promoting zero-emission transportation.
Hexagon Purus has announced an agreement to supply components to Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) for the serial production of heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain kits. The collaboration, which began in 2017, focuses on the development of fuel cell electric powertrain kits for Class 8 trucks with the goal of reducing harmful emissions. Hexagon Purus will be providing a full hydrogen storage system and high-voltage battery pack for these powertrain kits. The partnership aims to support efforts towards zero-emission commercial transportation. Toyota has received a Zero Emission Powertrain (ZEP) Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for its heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain, assisting heavy-duty truck OEMs and operators in meeting strict emissions regulations. The fuel cell kit, including components from Hexagon Purus, will be sold to OEMs for use in hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks, promoting a shift towards zero-emission transport.
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Certification
Public Transit
Zero-emission
Collaboration
Emission Reduction
Commercial Transportation
California Air Resources Board
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