Toyota Unveils Third Generation Hydrogen Fuel Cell System for Commercial Vehicles
Key Ideas
  • Toyota announces development of a third generation fuel cell system designed for commercial vehicles, offering durability, improved performance, and reduced production costs.
  • The new system will expand the use of hydrogen from passenger vehicles to heavy-duty commercial vehicles, with market introduction planned post-2026 in various regions.
  • Toyota views hydrogen as essential for carbon neutrality and is collaborating with partners to promote hydrogen initiatives in different sectors while continuously evolving fuel cell technology.
  • The third generation FC system features improved durability, maintenance-free design, enhanced fuel efficiency, and significant production cost reductions, making it suitable for various applications.
Toyota has revealed its latest innovation, the third generation hydrogen fuel cell (FC) system, designed to cater to the needs of the commercial sector while contributing to the realization of a hydrogen society. The new system offers durability comparable to conventional diesel engines, improved performance in terms of fuel efficiency and production costs, and will be extended to heavy-duty commercial vehicles in markets like Japan, Europe, North America, and China post-2026. Unveiled at the H2 and FC EXPO in Tokyo, Toyota emphasizes the importance of hydrogen as a fuel in achieving carbon neutrality and is actively collaborating with partners across industries to advance hydrogen initiatives. The third generation FC system boasts features such as enhanced durability, maintenance-free design, improved fuel efficiency, and significant cost reductions, making it suitable for installation in various products including commercial vehicles, passenger cars, stationary generators, trains, and ships. Toyota's relentless commitment to evolving FC technology highlights its dedication to accelerating the adoption of hydrogen for a sustainable future.
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