Toyota weighs hydrogen power for trucks that ship auto parts
Toyota has long touted hydrogen as an option alongside combustion engines, gas-electric hybrids and battery electric vehicles, as part of the automaker's "multipathway approach."
Toyota is evaluating the potential of employing hydrogen as a power source for trucks transporting auto parts, amid the growing appeal of alternative fuels. This shift comes in the wake of the Iran conflict, which has led to a surge in gasoline prices and supply constraints. Koji Sato, Toyota's Vice Chairperson, disclosed these considerations in an interview.
The potential extends beyond logistics networks to include factory energy use, Sato further elaborated. Hydrogen, once seen as a vital energy source in the global endeavor towards carbon neutrality, has faced hurdles in gaining traction due to its high production, storage, and transportation costs and inefficiencies. Passenger cars using hydrogen fuel-cells have not been a commercial hit in Japan, prompting stakeholders to reconsider and focus on commercial vehicles instead.
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