Toyota Mirai

PEM Fuel Cell Materials Market Growth Driven by Transportation Sector, Reports IDTechEx

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

As the market grows for fuel cells in transportation applications, there will be an inevitable growth in demand for materials and components for PEM fuel cells.

Key Points: 
  • As the market grows for fuel cells in transportation applications, there will be an inevitable growth in demand for materials and components for PEM fuel cells.
  • Beyond the granular market forecasts, the report includes player assessment, technology benchmarking, and analysis of trends for both materials and components incorporated in PEM fuel cells.
  • A PEM fuel cell consists of several key components, while multiple cells are combined to form a fuel cell stack.
  • For more details on the materials demand, trends, and emerging novel alternatives to the incumbents for PEM fuel cell components, see the IDTechEx market report " Materials for PEM Fuel Cells 2024-2034: Technologies, Markets, Players ".

PEM Fuel Cell Materials Market Growth Driven by Transportation Sector, Reports IDTechEx

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 14, 2024

As the market grows for fuel cells in transportation applications, there will be an inevitable growth in demand for materials and components for PEM fuel cells.

Key Points: 
  • As the market grows for fuel cells in transportation applications, there will be an inevitable growth in demand for materials and components for PEM fuel cells.
  • Beyond the granular market forecasts, the report includes player assessment, technology benchmarking, and analysis of trends for both materials and components incorporated in PEM fuel cells.
  • A PEM fuel cell consists of several key components, while multiple cells are combined to form a fuel cell stack.
  • For more details on the materials demand, trends, and emerging novel alternatives to the incumbents for PEM fuel cell components, see the IDTechEx market report " Materials for PEM Fuel Cells 2024-2034: Technologies, Markets, Players ".

SoCalGas Showcases Zero Emissions Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Technologies by Kenworth and Toyota at 2024 World Ag Expo

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Monday, February 12, 2024

TULARE, Calif., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) alongside Kenworth Truck Company (Kenworth) and Toyota Motor North America Inc. (Toyota) are displaying two zero emissions hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) at the annual World Ag Expo this week. SoCalGas' booth will showcase Kenworth's Class 8 T680 hydrogen FCEV truck powered by Toyota, as well as one of SoCalGas's zero emissions fleet vehicles, a hydrogen fuel cell electric Toyota Mirai. As part of SoCalGas' ASPIRE 2045 sustainability strategy, SoCalGas has converted 38% of its over-the-road fleet to run on alternative fuels like hydrogen, renewable natural gas, and battery electric. The company aims to continue growing its alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) fleet, with an interim goal of reaching a 50% AFV powered fleet by 2025 and a 100% zero emissions fleet by 2035.   

Key Points: 
  • TULARE, Calif., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) alongside Kenworth Truck Company (Kenworth) and Toyota Motor North America Inc. (Toyota) are displaying two zero emissions hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) at the annual World Ag Expo this week.
  • SoCalGas' booth will showcase Kenworth's Class 8 T680 hydrogen FCEV truck powered by Toyota, as well as one of SoCalGas's zero emissions fleet vehicles, a hydrogen fuel cell electric Toyota Mirai.
  • As part of SoCalGas' ASPIRE 2045 sustainability strategy , SoCalGas has converted 38% of its over-the-road fleet to run on alternative fuels like hydrogen, renewable natural gas, and battery electric.
  • Also on display at the booth is one of SoCalGas' zero emissions hydrogen fleet vehicles, the Toyota Mirai, which uses a hydrogen fuel cell to generate the electricity that powers the vehicle.

IDTechEx Discusses Whether Fuel Cell Vehicles Will Succeed and What It Would Take

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Friday, February 9, 2024

Thanks to the very small market now, this results in over 60-fold growth for FCEVs over the next 20 years.

Key Points: 
  • Thanks to the very small market now, this results in over 60-fold growth for FCEVs over the next 20 years.
  • The big advantage for FCEVs over battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is the increased potential range.
  • Compared to a BEV drivetrain requires a battery, motor, and power electronics, a FCEV requires a (much smaller) battery, motor, power electronics, fuel cell, and hydrogen storage.
  • IDTechEx's report, " Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles 2024-2044: Markets, Technologies, and Forecasts ", provides technology and market insights into the adoption of fuel cell electric vehicles for the car, van, truck, and bus market with analysis of drivers, barriers, players, models, and market forecasts for 2024-2044.

IDTechEx Discusses Whether Fuel Cell Vehicles Will Succeed and What It Would Take

Retrieved on: 
Friday, February 9, 2024

Thanks to the very small market now, this results in over 60-fold growth for FCEVs over the next 20 years.

Key Points: 
  • Thanks to the very small market now, this results in over 60-fold growth for FCEVs over the next 20 years.
  • The big advantage for FCEVs over battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is the increased potential range.
  • Compared to a BEV drivetrain requires a battery, motor, and power electronics, a FCEV requires a (much smaller) battery, motor, power electronics, fuel cell, and hydrogen storage.
  • IDTechEx's report, " Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles 2024-2044: Markets, Technologies, and Forecasts ", provides technology and market insights into the adoption of fuel cell electric vehicles for the car, van, truck, and bus market with analysis of drivers, barriers, players, models, and market forecasts for 2024-2044.

HNO International, Inc. Celebrates Milestone Achievement: Successful Refueling of Toyota Mirai Using Innovative CHRS™ Technology

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

HOUSTON, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HNO International (HNOI) proudly announces the successful demonstration of clean hydrogen refueling of a Toyota Mirai utilizing its cutting-edge technology, the Compact Hydrogen Refueling Station (CHRS™).

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HNO International (HNOI) proudly announces the successful demonstration of clean hydrogen refueling of a Toyota Mirai utilizing its cutting-edge technology, the Compact Hydrogen Refueling Station (CHRS™).
  • We have successfully refueled a Toyota Mirai with clean hydrogen.
  • "This successful refueling of the Toyota Mirai using our CHRS marks a pivotal moment in our commitment to developing clean hydrogen infrastructure in the United States," stated Don Owens, Chairman of HNO International.
  • For more information about HNOI and its innovative CHRS technology, please visit www.hnointernational.com or contact us at [email protected] .

IDTechEx Predicts Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles to be 4% of the Zero Emission Solution

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Friday, January 5, 2024

However, despite some key proponents, fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) have had a much tougher time getting to significant adoption.

Key Points: 
  • However, despite some key proponents, fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) have had a much tougher time getting to significant adoption.
  • IDTechEx predicts that fuel cell electric vehicles will account for just 4% of zero-emission vehicles on the road in 2044, but the opportunity is greater in certain market segments.
  • BEV cars had another momentous year in 2023, with IDTechEx predicting over 10 million BEV car sales globally in 2023.
  • IDTechEx's report on " Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles 2024-2044 " provides technology and market insights into the adoption of fuel cell electric vehicles for the car, van, truck, and bus market with analysis of drivers, barriers, players, models, and market forecasts for 2024-2044.

IDTechEx Predicts Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles to be 4% of the Zero Emission Solution

Retrieved on: 
Friday, January 5, 2024

However, despite some key proponents, fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) have had a much tougher time getting to significant adoption.

Key Points: 
  • However, despite some key proponents, fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) have had a much tougher time getting to significant adoption.
  • IDTechEx predicts that fuel cell electric vehicles will account for just 4% of zero-emission vehicles on the road in 2044, but the opportunity is greater in certain market segments.
  • BEV cars had another momentous year in 2023, with IDTechEx predicting over 10 million BEV car sales globally in 2023.
  • IDTechEx's report on " Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles 2024-2044 " provides technology and market insights into the adoption of fuel cell electric vehicles for the car, van, truck, and bus market with analysis of drivers, barriers, players, models, and market forecasts for 2024-2044.

EIN Brings the DriveH2 Movement to Mashup LA

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

A gathering of leading influencers, content creators and tastemakers convened at the Mashup LA party in Beverly Hills last week.

Key Points: 
  • A gathering of leading influencers, content creators and tastemakers convened at the Mashup LA party in Beverly Hills last week.
  • Since 2017, Mashup LA is the premier VIP event for brands to meet with influencers.
  • Mashup LA featured three striking vehicles on display at the event alongside DriveH2 ambassadors to answer questions about the cars.
  • “It was gratifying to see so many influencers here at Mashup LA interested in learning about the DriveH2 movement and exploring solutions with us,” said Brian Goldstein, EIN’s Executive Director.

Eric Krasno Named Latest DriveH2 Ambassador

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

The DriveH2 campaign, a public service initiative by environmental nonprofit Energy Independence Now ( EIN ), has named multi-GRAMMY Award-winning singer, musician and songwriter/producer Eric Krasno as a DriveH2 ambassador.

Key Points: 
  • The DriveH2 campaign, a public service initiative by environmental nonprofit Energy Independence Now ( EIN ), has named multi-GRAMMY Award-winning singer, musician and songwriter/producer Eric Krasno as a DriveH2 ambassador.
  • As the newest celebrity DriveH2 ambassador, Krasno will help spread EIN’s message of a planet-friendly, zero-emission, innovation-powered future.
  • Krasno, whose newest single “Be Your Man,” a collaboration with Otis McDonald, was released last week, is a long-time supporter of environmental causes.
  • “I have always been passionate about preserving the environment and doing my part in combatting climate change,” said Krasno.