Toyota Motor Corp. unveiled the commercial hybrid HiAce van in Shizuoka Prefecture, powered by both a hydrogen engine and an electric motor. The van is set to undergo public road tests in Australia next spring, aiming to become the world's first vehicle utilizing this innovative dual-power system. The hydrogen-electric hybrid van offers a 250-kilometer driving range, a 20 percent increase compared to running solely on hydrogen, showcasing improvements in efficiency. This initiative is part of Toyota's broader strategy to provide a diversified range of green vehicles, including gasoline-electric hybrids, hydrogen-powered fuel cells, and battery electric vehicles. The company's goal is to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and adapt to local market demands. Toyota acknowledges the challenges faced by customers, such as the limited availability of hydrogen stations and high fuel costs. Despite these obstacles, the company's Executive Vice President Hiroki Nakajima expressed determination to push forward and contribute to the realization of a hydrogen-based society.