As witnessed on the streets of Paris, Toyota is deploying a hydrogen-powered truck to transport some of the battery electric Accessible People Movers (APMs) for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Toyota Motor Europe reported. The truck emits zero tailpipe emissions while delivering APMs with the same planet-friendly profile.
To achieve zero tailpipe emissions, French startup Hyliko retrofitted a diesel truck with two Toyota fuel cell modules. One such truck can carry up to three APMs at once, matching performance of a traditional diesel truck. Retrofit is also one of possible solutions to speeding up the energy transition.
By using hydrogen as the fuel source, these deliveries play a crucial role in achieving Paris 2024’s ambitious goal of reducing carbon emissions by 50% compared to previous games.
At Toyota, we firmly believe that hydrogen-powered mobility is one of key players towards achieving climate neutrality. During the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the retrofitted heavy-duty truck will be among at least ten hydrogen solutions showcasing how a variety of hydrogen-powered products and applications can help unlock the potential of this renewable energy source.
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