Toyota's Innovative Partnership to Revolutionize Hydrogen Refuelling in Europe
Key Ideas
- Toyota Motor Europe, Hydrogen Refueling Solutions (HRS), and ENGIE collaborate to develop faster and more cost-efficient hydrogen refuelling systems across Europe.
- Introduction of Twin Mid Flow Technology enables both light and heavy-duty vehicles to refuel efficiently, with heavy-duty vehicles taking under 10 minutes and light-duty vehicles under 5 minutes.
- The partnership aims to reduce installation costs for hydrogen refuelling stations, making hydrogen vehicles more practical for consumers and advancing sustainable mobility in Europe.
- Testing of the new technology is scheduled to begin later this year, marking a significant step towards boosting support for hydrogen vehicles across the continent.
Toyota Motor Europe has partnered with Hydrogen Refueling Solutions (HRS) and ENGIE to deploy next-generation hydrogen refuelling systems across Europe. The project, named RHeaDHy and funded by the EU, aims to accelerate the deployment of hydrogen refuelling infrastructure to support the increasing demand for zero-emission vehicles in Europe. The partnership addresses the challenge of expanding hydrogen supply infrastructure by introducing the Twin Mid Flow Technology, which allows a single dispenser to efficiently refuel both light and heavy-duty fuel cell vehicles. This technology significantly reduces refuelling times, with heavy-duty vehicles refuelling in under 10 minutes and light-duty vehicles in under 5 minutes. The initiative eliminates the need for separate dispensers at refuelling stations, making the process more streamlined and cost-effective. The innovative approach not only enhances the practicality of hydrogen vehicles but also brings about substantial cost advantages with lower installation costs for hydrogen refuelling stations. Thiebault Paquet, Vice President of R&D at Toyota Motor Europe, highlighted the company's commitment to contributing to hydrogen ecosystems by collaborating with partners to innovate zero carbon emission applications. Quentin Nouvelot, Head of the H2 mobility research programme, emphasized the importance of advancing high-flow refuelling solutions to strengthen the hydrogen ecosystem and accelerate the transition to cleaner energy. The testing of the new technology is set to begin later this year, signifying a significant step towards advancing sustainable mobility and reinforcing hydrogen's crucial role in decarbonizing transport at scale.
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Clean Energy
Innovation
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Hydrogen Infrastructure
Sustainable Mobility
Transport Decarbonization
Fuel Cell Vehicles
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