Toyota Expands Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Fleet for Parts Distribution in Europe
Key Ideas
- Toyota has added four more hydrogen fuel cell trucks to its fleet for parts distribution between its European parts centre in Belgium and locations in France, Germany, and the Netherlands.
- The trucks can travel 400km on one tank of hydrogen under real-world driving conditions, offering similar performance to diesel trucks but with zero tailpipe emissions.
- This initiative aligns with Toyota's goal of achieving carbon neutrality in logistics operations by 2040 and aims to grow the hydrogen economy by boosting demand for hydrogen.
- Toyota is working with logistics providers to evaluate the performance of the hydrogen-powered fleet, focusing on improving vehicles and operational processes for a more sustainable future.
Toyota has expanded its use of hydrogen fuel cell trucks for parts distribution in Europe. The company has added four more trucks to its fleet, which are now transporting parts from its European parts centre in Diest, Belgium, to locations in France, Germany, and the Netherlands. These trucks can travel 400km on one tank of hydrogen under real-world conditions. The logistics routes include destinations such as Lille (France), Cologne (Germany), Rotterdam, and Weesp (Netherlands). Toyota's logistics providers—Ceva Logistics, Groupe Cat, Vos Transport, and Yusen Logistics—are utilizing these 40-tonne fuel cell trucks to deliver parts efficiently with zero tailpipe emissions. The initiative aligns with Toyota's goal to achieve carbon neutrality in logistics by 2040 and aims to support the growth of the hydrogen economy. By working closely with its logistics providers, Toyota plans to assess the performance of the hydrogen-powered fleet and enhance both the vehicles and operational processes. The partnership with VDL Groep and the collaboration with BMW on next-generation hydrogen fuel cell systems demonstrate Toyota's commitment to sustainable transportation solutions for both passenger and commercial vehicles.
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