Initiatives involving hydrogen have expanded to include logistics, sports, education, food, and beyond. We went on location to see them in action.
From hydrogen engines to hydrogen saunas and grills, Toyota Times News has featured all kinds of hydrogen initiatives over the years.
By now, our viewers probably no longer think of hydrogen as dangerous.
Here, we present a roundup of the latest initiatives catching on across Japan!
Aichi Prefecture is stepping up the use of fuel cell (FC) commercial vehicles in logistics. The prefecture aims to put 7,000 on the road by FY 2030, with many already in service.
Hydrogen also played a big part at the Asian Games and Asian Para Games, held in September and October.
From the Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) that served as the marathon’s lead car to the hydrogen burner used to light the Para Games flame, hydrogen fueled the excitement from behind the scenes.
Hydrogen initiatives have also made their way into education.
A fuel cell workshop in Fukushima Prefecture, now in its tenth year, has become so popular that spots are awarded by lottery.
Also at the venue were “Morizo Donuts” made in a hydrogen-powered food truck previously featured on Toyota Times.
Hydrogen is also making inroads in business. At Toyota Arena Tokyo, representatives from around 50 companies networked to explore new possibilities for hydrogen.
Event attendees got to ride in hydrogen taxis, and one driver who has been behind the wheel of one for about a year has noticed something different about his health...