Toyota Introduces Hydrogen Trucks in Southern California Fleet
Key Ideas
  • Toyota North America plans to introduce hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric Class 8 heavy-duty trucks to reduce diesel emissions in their fleet servicing the North America Parts Center California.
  • The company is investing in hydrogen infrastructure by building a new hydrogen fueling station on the NAPCC campus and collaborating with Air Liquide and Iwatani to strengthen fueling infrastructure.
  • Toyota debuted its more efficient and powerful Gen 3 FC system, set to be introduced in North America in or after 2027, with a focus on reducing carbon dioxide emissions and improving operational uptime for logistics fleets.
  • Toyota is working on building relationships with companies in the U.S. and abroad, including collaborations in Japan for electrolysis technology and extracting hydrogen from various sources like animal waste and wastewater treatment plants.
At the 2025 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Anaheim, California, Toyota North America reaffirmed its commitment to a Hydrogen Society by announcing plans to introduce hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric Class 8 heavy-duty trucks into their logistics fleet. These trucks will replace diesel-powered vehicles serving the North America Parts Center California, with routes from the Port of Long Beach to Ontario and San Diego. To support the hydrogen trucks, Toyota will build a new hydrogen fueling station on the NAPCC campus and invest in hydrogen infrastructure, collaborating with Air Liquide and Iwatani for fueling systems. The company showcased its more efficient and powerful Gen 3 FC system, set for North American debut in 2027, emphasizing a focus on reducing carbon dioxide emissions and improving operational uptime. Toyota's long-term goals include working with partners like Air Liquide and Iwatani to ensure a reliable and affordable supply of hydrogen. Additionally, Toyota is collaborating with companies in Japan to explore electrolysis technology and extract hydrogen from sources like animal waste. The move towards hydrogen is seen as a step towards energy independence, security, and innovation, aligning with Toyota's vision for sustainable growth in the transportation sector.
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