Toyota's Hydrogen Production Plan for Carbon Neutrality
Key Ideas
- Toyota's production plan for fuel cells and water electrolysis systems was selected by METI to establish a domestic manufacturing supply chain for carbon neutrality.
- The company aims to promote a hydrogen society and fuel cell adoption in partnership with local governments and vehicle manufacturers.
- Toyota targets a strong position in the commercial truck market with hydrogen by 2030 and aims to supply 75,000 fuel cell units to Europe and America.
- The goal for the water electrolysis system is to reach a cumulative business scale of 3 gigawatts by around 2030 to support hydrogen production.
Toyota Motor Corporation in Toyota City, Japan, has been selected by METI for its Support Program for Building GX Supply Chains to establish a domestic manufacturing supply chain for fuel cells and water electrolysis systems. The initiative aligns with Japan's efforts for carbon neutrality and aims to accelerate the country's transition towards a decarbonized economy. Toyota plans to collaborate with various stakeholders to promote a hydrogen society and drive the adoption of fuel cells, targeting a significant presence in the hydrogen-powered commercial truck market by 2030. Additionally, the company aims to supply 75,000 fuel cell units to Europe and America. In parallel, Toyota's goal for the water electrolysis system is to achieve a cumulative business scale of 3 gigawatts by 2030 to support hydrogen production. The company is committed to promoting hydrogen across the value chain to achieve carbon neutrality and contribute to a more sustainable future.
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