The leading global automaker in hybrid technology seeks projects that progress in reducing carbon dioxide emissions and lowering the cost of hydrogen.
The Toyota Mobility Foundation – TMF – wants proposals from Japan for 2018 under the Hydrogen Research Initiative established in 2017. This initiative is part of TMF’s goal to promote sustainable mobility. Combining carbon-free hydrogen systems with renewable energies contributes to energy sustainability. It also points out the foundation’s commitment to tackle energy-related issues such as environmental degradation and resource depletion. About $890,000 have been committed.
Shifting the world to hydrogen-based systems for energy supply and consumption is a much discussed topic, but cost remains a formidable obstacle for execution – as it has for decades.
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The leading global automaker in hybrid technology seeks projects that demonstrate progress in reducing carbon dioxide emissions and lowering the cost of hydrogen. When screening the submitted proposals, TMF says it will emphasize innovations in the generation, storage, transportation, and use of hydrogen.
In 2017, TMF launched a five-year program to provide grants for fundamental and innovative research that helps develop a “hydrogen society.” They also assembled a screening panel of hydrogen and energy experts from universities and public-sector institutes in Japan to assess the research programs and select the grant recipients. Grantees from the first year of the program continue to discuss their research with panel members.
During year two, an additional research field has been included for consideration. Applicants from both universities and public-sector institutions in Japan are invited to submit proposals in the following research fields
- Hydrogen generation
- Hydrogen carriers
- Hydrogen applications
- Energy systems
- Social systems utilizing hydrogen (new)
TMF is targeting – who else – young researchers or the next generation to participate in the program. They also encourage repurposing knowledge and technology from other fields to the research of hydrogen.
Toyota Mobility Foundation
The Toyota Mobility Foundation was established in August 2014 to support the development of a more mobile society. The Foundation aims to support strong mobility systems while eliminating disparities in mobility. It utilizes Toyota’s expertise in technology, safety, and the environment, working in partnership with universities, government, non-profit organizations, research institutions and other organizations to address mobility issues around the world. Programs include resolving urban transportation problems, expanding the utilization of personal mobility, settling energy issues, and developing solutions for next generation mobility.
Program Eligibility: Next generation researchers from universities and public-sector research institutions in Japan.
Funding: Total Budget approximately ¥100 million or ~$890,000.
Projects: 10-20, up to ¥10 million (~$89,000) per project.
Funding Period: One to three years (dependent on the research proposal).
Concept: Research reducing the output of carbon dioxide and/or the cost of hydrogen/hydrogen systems.
Screening Method: Comprehensive evaluation of proposals’ originality and viability by a panel of hydrogen and energy experts from universities and public-sector research organizations.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
Toyota Mobility Foundation Wants Second Round of Proposals to Support Innovative Hydrogen Energy Technology
The leading global automaker in hybrid technology seeks projects that progress in reducing carbon dioxide emissions and lowering the cost of hydrogen.
The Toyota Mobility Foundation – TMF – wants proposals from Japan for 2018 under the Hydrogen Research Initiative established in 2017. This initiative is part of TMF’s goal to promote sustainable mobility. Combining carbon-free hydrogen systems with renewable energies contributes to energy sustainability. It also points out the foundation’s commitment to tackle energy-related issues such as environmental degradation and resource depletion. About $890,000 have been committed.
Shifting the world to hydrogen-based systems for energy supply and consumption is a much discussed topic, but cost remains a formidable obstacle for execution – as it has for decades.
AutoInformed.com on:
The leading global automaker in hybrid technology seeks projects that demonstrate progress in reducing carbon dioxide emissions and lowering the cost of hydrogen. When screening the submitted proposals, TMF says it will emphasize innovations in the generation, storage, transportation, and use of hydrogen.
In 2017, TMF launched a five-year program to provide grants for fundamental and innovative research that helps develop a “hydrogen society.” They also assembled a screening panel of hydrogen and energy experts from universities and public-sector institutes in Japan to assess the research programs and select the grant recipients. Grantees from the first year of the program continue to discuss their research with panel members.
During year two, an additional research field has been included for consideration. Applicants from both universities and public-sector institutions in Japan are invited to submit proposals in the following research fields
TMF is targeting – who else – young researchers or the next generation to participate in the program. They also encourage repurposing knowledge and technology from other fields to the research of hydrogen.
Toyota Mobility Foundation
The Toyota Mobility Foundation was established in August 2014 to support the development of a more mobile society. The Foundation aims to support strong mobility systems while eliminating disparities in mobility. It utilizes Toyota’s expertise in technology, safety, and the environment, working in partnership with universities, government, non-profit organizations, research institutions and other organizations to address mobility issues around the world. Programs include resolving urban transportation problems, expanding the utilization of personal mobility, settling energy issues, and developing solutions for next generation mobility.
Program Eligibility: Next generation researchers from universities and public-sector research institutions in Japan.
Funding: Total Budget approximately ¥100 million or ~$890,000.
Projects: 10-20, up to ¥10 million (~$89,000) per project.
Funding Period: One to three years (dependent on the research proposal).
Concept: Research reducing the output of carbon dioxide and/or the cost of hydrogen/hydrogen systems.
Screening Method: Comprehensive evaluation of proposals’ originality and viability by a panel of hydrogen and energy experts from universities and public-sector research organizations.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.