Toyota Europe Introduces Next-Gen Hydrogen Refueling Systems for Faster and Cost-Efficient Vehicle Refueling
Key Ideas
  • Toyota Motor Europe partners with Hydrogen Refueling Solutions and ENGIE to launch a next-generation hydrogen refueling system, aiming to accelerate infrastructure deployment.
  • The Twin Mid Flow technology allows for quick refueling of heavy and light hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, reducing refueling time to under 10 minutes for heavy vehicles and under 5 minutes for light vehicles.
  • The innovation eliminates the need for different dispensers at refueling stations, reduces installation costs significantly, and supports the EU Regulation on Alternative Fuels Infrastructure goal of deploying hydrogen stations every 200 km by 2030.
  • The project, funded by the EU, will begin testing the new hydrogen refueling stations in the last quarter of 2025, showcasing Toyota's commitment to fostering hydrogen ecosystems and stimulating their growth.
Toyota Motor Europe has entered into an agreement with Hydrogen Refueling Solutions (HRS) and ENGIE to introduce a groundbreaking hydrogen refueling system. The new solution, part of the RHeaDHy project funded by the European Union, focuses on speeding up the deployment of infrastructure. One of the main challenges in expanding hydrogen refueling infrastructure is the efficiency of hydrogen dispensers for various vehicles. Toyota Europe addresses this by unveiling the Twin Mid Flow technology, featuring a dual high-flow nozzle that can refuel heavy vehicles in under 10 minutes and light vehicles in under 5 minutes. This innovation streamlines the refueling process by eliminating the need for different dispensers at each station. The practical benefits of this technology are evident in the rapid refueling of vehicles. A 40-ton truck can be refueled for a range of 600 km in just 8 minutes and for a range of 900 km in only 12 minutes. Moreover, the installation costs of these hydrogen refueling stations will see a significant reduction, aiding in their swift deployment in alignment with the EU's Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation. Toyota will contribute a test bench and a truck equipped with the Twin Mid Flow technology for testing in the RHeaDHy project, set to commence in late 2025. Thiebault Paquet, Vice President of R&D at Toyota Motor Europe, expressed enthusiasm about this partnership, emphasizing Toyota's commitment to advancing hydrogen ecosystems and supporting zero-carbon emission applications through fuel cell systems.
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