The hydrogen implementation as a sustainable fuel is a reality. Increasingly, manufacturers are integrating testing, trials and developments to optimize the deployment of this element. Toyota has been one of the first to do so, and now, through its modular packaging technology, offers its fuel cell for third-party applications.
To this end, the system present at the Toyota Mirai, a vehicle that caused a sensation at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, has been redesigned in order to make this a reality. The project will be carried out at Toyota Motor Europe’s research and development center in Zaventem, Belgium, for what will be the second generation of the vehicle’s hydrogen fuel cell.
Now, for non-automotive use, the Asian manufacturer will have two packaging options available: rectangular-flat and cubic for increased flexibility and customization. One of the advantages offered by the new modules is that it will be compact and lightweight, consequently, a higher energy density charge is provided.
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Those interested on using Toyota’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell modules will receive technical support from Toyota Motor Europe’s Fuel Cell Business Unit to guide the steps for off-vehicle application, while assessing new markets for the implementation of this green element.
Toyota’s expansion beyond cars regarding hydrogen is part of the brand’s strategic plan to reduce polluting carbon emissions. By adhering to the Zero Net Emissions Green Pact that stipulates a clean society by 2050. However, by 2030 the manufacturer wants to contribute with the first commercial applications of revolutionary technologies in key industrial sectors, among which the green fuel stands out.
About Toyota and Sustainability
Toyota, with its brands and Lexus, is a leader in the commercialization of electrified models, with more than 18 million cars sold worldwide and 350,000 units in Spain since 1997. The roadmap for the electrification of the brand, with a view to a society without CO2 emissions, started more than 20 years ago with the birth of hybrid technology.
Written by | Ronald Ortega
