Karsan and Toyota Partnership to Boost Hydrogen Bus Technology
Key Ideas
  • Karsan and Toyota have partnered to enhance hydrogen bus technology, upgrading the e-ATA Hydrogen model with an 85 kW fuel cell from Toyota's plant in Belgium.
  • The future H2 buses are expected to integrate Toyota's fuel cell technology, contributing to a greener and more efficient public transportation system.
  • Karsan aims to leverage Japanese technology and collaborate with Toyota to lead in the shift towards a hydrogen society for the decarbonisation of public transport.
  • The partnership signifies a commitment to advancing mobility solutions and implementing innovative technologies for a sustainable future.
Karsan recently announced a strategic partnership with Toyota to further develop hydrogen bus technology. The e-ATA Hydrogen model initially featured a 70 kW fuel cell, but with the new agreement, the buses will upgrade to an 85 kW fuel cell provided by Toyota's plant in Zaventem, Belgium. The collaboration aims to introduce H2 buses equipped with Toyota's fuel cell technology next year, enhancing the overall performance and sustainability of public transport. While specific details on the performance data of the upgraded buses are yet to be disclosed by Karsan, the partnership highlights a joint effort to drive innovation in the field of mobility. Karsan's CEO, Okan Baş, emphasized the company's commitment to implementing future-oriented technologies to achieve better results. The Vice President of Toyota Hydrogen Factory Europe, Thiebault Paquet, expressed Toyota's belief in the pivotal role of hydrogen in decarbonizing public transport and the importance of collaborations like this to advance towards a hydrogen society. Through this partnership, Karsan aims to bolster its position in the industry by incorporating cutting-edge Japanese technology and sustainable solutions. The joint efforts of Karsan and Toyota signal a positive shift towards sustainable mobility and affirm a shared vision for a greener future through hydrogen-powered transportation.
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