Toyota Unveils Third Generation Fuel Cell System for Commercial Vehicles
Key Ideas
  • Toyota has developed a third generation fuel cell system tailored for the commercial sector, offering improved durability, fuel efficiency, and reduced production costs.
  • This system, aimed mainly at Japan, Europe, North America, and China post-2026, signifies a significant advancement towards achieving a hydrogen society.
  • The new FC system boasts features like doubled durability compared to its predecessor, maintenance-free design, 1.2 times improved fuel efficiency, and significant cost reductions.
  • With applications in various sectors like passenger cars, commercial vehicles, trains, and stationary generators, Toyota aims to accelerate the adoption of hydrogen technology.
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced the development of a third generation fuel cell system, specifically designed for the commercial sector, with improved durability and efficiency, aiming towards a hydrogen society. This new system offers enhancements in performance, fuel efficiency, and cost reduction compared to the previous generation. Toyota's focus on hydrogen as an essential fuel for carbon neutrality is highlighted, with plans to introduce the system post-2026 in key markets. The third generation fuel cell system was unveiled at the H2 and FC EXPO in Tokyo. Toyota's commitment to collaborating with partners across industries to promote hydrogen utilization is evident in its R&D efforts. The system's features include doubled durability, maintenance-free design, improved fuel efficiency, and significant cost reductions, driving its application in various products like commercial vehicles, passenger cars, trains, and stationary generators. Toyota's proactive approach in evolving fuel cell technology showcases a step forward in realizing a hydrogen society.
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