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Oct 15, 2020 at 7:33 AMToyota, in collaboration with Hino, will begin testing 25-ton fuel cell trucks on various routes in Japan starting in spring 2022. A total range of approximately 600 kilometers is expected on a single tank. An annual reduction of about 82 tons of CO2 per vehicle is anticipated.
(Cologne) Approximately 70 percent of CO2 emissions from commercial vehicles in Japan come from trucks and buses with a total weight over 3.5 tons. To significantly reduce these emissions, Toyota and its commercial vehicle subsidiary Hino are jointly developing electrified solutions. The first fuel cell trucks with a total weight of 25 tons are set to begin practical testing in spring 2022.
Together with partner companies from the logistics and beverage industries, the trucks will operate various routes across Japan based on the Hino Profia, emitting only water vapor. With a total range of about 600 kilometers, the fuel cell trucks can complete all routes without refueling.
Compared to conventional diesel trucks, it is expected that the use of hydrogen-powered vehicles will save about 82 tons of CO2 annually on a daily route of 500 kilometers. Additionally, the fuel cell drive is quieter and produces less noise emissions and vibrations, further reducing noise pollution and increasing driving comfort.
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