Tag Archives: fuel cell vehicles

Toyota Joins Tokyo Hydrogen Fuel Venture

Posted on 3 September 2025 by Ken Zino

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM and 7203.T) announced today that it has joined “TOKYO H2,” a new project launched by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government on 3 September aiming to make Tokyo a global leader in hydrogen. As part of this public-private initiative, the Crown has been 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,” Toyota said. Continue reading →

Posted in alternative fuels, auto news, electric vehicles, global warming, milestones, mobility company, news analysis, public health, shows and events, transportation | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Milestones – Honda Makes 30 Millionth US Vehicle

Posted on 19 January 2023 by Ken Zino

This was a significant move at the time since Honda was the first Japanese automaker to produce cars in the US. It arguably forced Toyota and Nissan and other offshore makers to follow. Since then, Honda has invested $16 billion in Honda US manufacturing facilities for auto and associated components for autos. During 2022, more than two-thirds of all Honda and Acura vehicles sold in America were made in the US. Continue reading →

Posted in manufacturing, milestones, mobility company | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

3000 Mirai Hydrogen Fuel Cells Sold in California

Posted on 24 January 2018 by Ken Zino

In the ongoing attempt to describe and promote the unknown, not unlike Plato’s Allegory of the Cave applied to auto companies, Toyota Mirai, a “mass-produced” hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, surpassed 3000 sales in the California. Continue reading →

Posted in alternative fuels, electric vehicles, engineering, environment, fuel economy or emissions | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

2017 Honda Clarity Electric Sedan Debuts

Posted on 2 August 2017 by Ken Zino

The Clarity Electric has an EPA fuel economy rating of 126/103/114 MPGe (city/highway/combined) and an EPA range rating of a mere 89 miles on a full charge – a range-limited market no doubt. Continue reading →

Posted in electric vehicles, new vehicle | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

70 Tucson Fuel Cell Vehicles Run 500,000 Miles in California

Posted on 11 June 2015 by Ken Zino

The fuel cell – at great expense – improves on some of the range and utility limitations of traditional battery electric vehicles. Continue reading →

Posted in alternative fuels, environment | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Japanese, South Korean Automakers to offer Fuel Cell EVs by 2015

Posted on 12 December 2012 by Ken Zino

Japanese and South Korean automakers are optimistic about commercializing fuel cell electric vehicles by 2015, according to a new study. Mercedes-Benz is also known to be pursuing the advanced technology that in theory is emission free with demonstration units due in 2014. Continue reading →

Posted in alternative fuels, auto news, energy | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Daimler and Honda Lead in Car Fuel Cell Development, Maybe

Posted on 15 August 2011 by Ken Zino

According to a new Pike Research report, the two light-duty FCV manufacturers who are best positioned in this formative stage of the market are Daimler and Honda. However, Daimler has made ambitious announcements on fuel cell technology readiness in the past, and these – well, did not pass the reality test. Daimler recently moved up its FCV target date to 2014 from 2015. We will see if anything comes from this except an expensive taxpayer subsidized demonstration program. Continue reading →

Posted in alternative fuels, auto news, energy, environment, news analysis, transportation | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment