Toyota Accelerates Hydrogen Revolution with Heavy-Duty Trucks in California
Key Ideas
- Toyota to deploy hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks to support its parts center in California.
- New hydrogen fueling station collaboration with Air Liquide and Iwatani promises faster fueling than conventional stations.
- Gen 3 hydrogen powertrain offers 2x durability, 1.2x fuel efficiency improvement, and aims for U.S. market by 2027.
- Toyota aims to decarbonize its supply chain and integrate hydrogen into its logistics operations for sustainable growth.
Toyota is pushing the hydrogen revolution forward by introducing hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks in California. These trucks will operate routes supporting their parts center and will be accompanied by a new hydrogen fueling station built with Air Liquide and Iwatani. The Gen 3 hydrogen powertrain promises increased durability, fuel efficiency, and cost reductions, set for the U.S. market by 2027. Toyota's commitment to hydrogen extends to decarbonizing its supply chain and enhancing logistics operations. Despite slow uptake in passenger vehicles, Toyota remains optimistic about hydrogen's role in heavy-duty transport.
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Fuel Cells
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Transportation
Trucks
California
Fuel Efficiency
Hydrogen Fuel Cell
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