Toyota in £11.3m government deal to develop hydrogen pickup trucks

Research and development for a hydrogen-powered fuel cell will be carried out at Toyota's Burnaston plantToyota has signed an £11.3m deal to help it develop a new range of hydrogen-powered pickup trucks.The funding will allow Toyota to set up a pilot production line for its Hilux FC model at its plant near Derby.

Hydrogen-powered vehicles do not use electricity stored in a battery but generate it, with zero emissions, through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen. "This multi-million-pound boost - created by government working hand-in-hand with industry - will put firms in pole position to pioneer these innovations, staying at the cutting edge of the global race for decades to come."

APC chief executive Ian Constance said: "Supporting vital research and development in the UK, now more than ever, provides an opportunity to invest in transport decarbonisation as well as boost growth in the automotive sector."

Pick up trucks? Give me strength!

The gov just wastes our money. Even in such times as these they still refuse to cut spending for BS.

Why is our government wasting our money on this scam

Energy Energy Latest News, Energy Energy Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Toyota in £11.3m government deal to develop hydrogen pickup trucksThe funding will allow Toyota to set up a pilot production line for its Hilux FC model at its plant near Derby The technology has been disproved as a solution for road vehicles. Why on earth is this money being spent.
Source: bbcemt - 🏆 120. / 51 Read more »

First electric double decker-buses coming to LeicesterA new £11 million fleet of vehicles will be quiet and will not create exhaust pollution. This is great news. The county urban areas could do a lot lot more to promote public transport. The P&Rs, the connecting Orbital bus service and local train station options. There are good deals to be had. City/county need to work together. There are too many people driving in.
Source: bbcemt - 🏆 120. / 51 Read more »