Tag - fuel-cell-vehicles

 
 

FUEL CELL VEHICLES

Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 19, 2017
Hydrogen consortium plans firm to build more filling stations for fuel cell cars
A Japanese consortium of major automakers and energy firms said Friday it is considering setting up a company this year to spur the construction of hydrogen stations to stimulate sales of fuel cell vehicles.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 10, 2017
Japan makes big push for hydrogen fuel cells scorned by Elon Musk as impractical
Elon Musk may think hydrogen-powered vehicles are rubbish, but Toyota Motor Corp. and a cadre of Japan's leading manufacturers are betting otherwise — and not just on cars.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 20, 2017
Toyota chairman says fuel cell cars need more time to catch on
Toyota Motor Corp. Chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada, known as the "father of the Prius" for his work on the world's best-selling hybrid car, said fuel cell vehicles will take longer than gasoline-electric autos to become popular because of the need to build infrastructure.
BUSINESS
Mar 16, 2016
Japan eyes 40,000 fuel-cell cars, 160 hydrogen stations by 2020
Japan is aiming to have 40,000 hydrogen-powered cars on its roads by 2020, with plans for a 20-fold expansion to 800,000 by 2030, according to a report released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry on Wednesday outlining the future use of hydrogen and fuel cells.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 15, 2014
Toyota's hydrogen-powered Mirai goes on sale in Japan
Toyota Motor Corp. on Monday became the world's first automaker to begin selling a hydrogen-powered vehicle, by offering its eco-friendly Mirai model to consumers in Japan.
JAPAN
Sep 13, 2014
Solar, wind power proposed as way to refill hydrogen stations
The Environment Ministry is considering using alternative energy sources to generate hydrogen for the refueling stations being built to recharge fuel cells in next-generation automobiles, ministry officials said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 14, 2014
Japan gets its first commercial hydrogen station for vehicles
A ceremony was held Monday for completion of the first hydrogen filling station in Japan.
JAPAN
May 16, 2014
Tokyo sets up panel to map out blueprint for hydrogen energy
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government on Friday set up a private-public panel to explore ways to promote greater use of hydrogen to meet the nation's energy needs.

Longform

High-end tourism is becoming more about the kinds of experiences that Japan's lesser-known places can provide.
Can Japan lure the jet-set class off the beaten path?