TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp has joined "TOKYO H2," a new project launched by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government that aims to make Tokyo a global leader in hydrogen.
As part of this public-private initiative, the Toyota Crown was introduced into the fuel cell taxi fleet to expand adoption.
The Crown combines the exceptional quietness unique to a fuel cell vehicle (FCEV) with spacious rear seating and excellent ease of entry and exit, delivering comfortable and a premium travel experience unmatched by conventional taxis.
To achieve the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's target for introducing fuel cell taxis (600 units by fiscal year 2030), Toyota will also aim to introduce 200 units by fiscal year 2025 and provide support.
To coincide with the project's launch, Toyota has renovated and reopened the Toyota Mirai showroom in Minato City, Tokyo originally established in 2015 as an information center on fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs) and hydrogen as the TOKYO H2 HUB.
The new facility will serve as a hub for collaboration among companies and organizations working toward a hydrogen society.
The TOKYO H2 project aims to accelerate public-private efforts to use hydrogen, with a focus on commercial mobility such as fuel cell taxis and trucks.
Participating companies and organizations will implement a variety of hydrogen-related initiatives.
By unifying the project's logo and design, the spread of hydrogen is being made visible throughout the city, raising understanding and interest across Tokyo.
Going forward, in addition to taxis, initiatives in the commercial sector will be rolled out in stages.
By introducing the Crown to the fuel cell taxi fleet, Toyota aims to make the hydrogen society more familiar and accessible in everyday life.
In addition, by generating substantial hydrogen demand, Toyota seeks to create a virtuous cycle across the supply chain.
