Toyoda Gosei Launches Large High Pressure Hydrogen Tank for Commercial Vehicles

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Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. has launched a large high-pressure hydrogen tank, responding to the growing demand for fuel cell vehicles, particularly for light-duty fuel cell electric trucks developed by Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT). These new tanks can hold approximately eight times more hydrogen than those currently used in the Toyota Mirai. The development builds on technologies refined with Toyota for efficient hydrogen storage. As fuel cell trucks become more prevalent, these tanks are essential for achieving longer driving ranges and faster refueling.

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• Launch of large high-pressure hydrogen tank addresses rising demand for fuel cell vehicles.
• New tanks can store eight times more hydrogen than passenger vehicle tanks, enhancing range for delivery trucks.
• Collaboration with CJPT supports development of sustainable transport solutions.

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Expanding its lineup to meet the wider use of fuel cell vehicles

KIYOSU, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:7282) has launched a large high pressure hydrogen tank. The needs for these large tanks is expected to grow for the use on the fuel cell trucks that run on hydrogen. The new tanks are used in the mass-market light-duty fuel cell electric trucks that are being brought to the market by Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT),¹ backed by Toyota Motor Corporation, Isuzu Motors Limited, and others.

Large high pressure hydrogen tank (Photo: Business Wire)

These newly-developed large tanks can be filled with about eight times as much hydrogen as the passenger fuel cell vehicle tanks² Toyoda Gosei produces for the Toyota Mirai (the second generation model), which are installed in the rear of that vehicle. In developing the larger tanks, Toyoda Gosei applied the technology for high-efficiency storage of hydrogen the company and Toyota Motor had refined in the tanks for the Mirai.

Delivery trucks travel long distances and make multiple deliveries each day, so need to have a long driving range and fast refueling. Fuel cell trucks meet these needs and are expected to come into greater use. Toyoda Gosei will contribute to a hydrogen society through the development and production of hydrogen tanks that are a crucial component of fuel cell vehicles.

¹ Established in April 2021 as a company that plans CASE technologies and services for commercial vehicles. It not only contributes to a carbon-neutral society but also addresses issues in the transportation industry, such as alleviating driver and worker burden.
² Developed jointly with Toyota and produced at Toyoda Gosei’s Inabe Plant since November 2020.

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FAQ

What is the significance of Toyoda Gosei's new hydrogen tank launch?

The launch addresses the growing demand for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and enhances the driving range for delivery trucks.

How much hydrogen can the new tanks from Toyoda Gosei hold?

The new tanks can store approximately eight times more hydrogen than those used in the Toyota Mirai.

Which company is collaborating with Toyoda Gosei on fuel cell technologies?

Toyoda Gosei is collaborating with Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT) on fuel cell vehicle technologies.

When did Toyoda Gosei start developing these new hydrogen tanks?

The new tanks were developed based on technology refined since the development of the Toyota Mirai, which began in November 2020.