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Shell, Toyota and Honda to Expand California Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (December 10, 2020) – On December 9, 2020, the California Energy Commission (CEC) awarded $7.3 million to Equilon Enterprises LLC (d/b/a Shell Oil Products US), hereafter referred to as Shell Hydrogen, to deliver the first eight of 51 proposed Shell hydrogen refueling stations. This funding is part of a multi-year program supported by a Notice of Proposed Award of $40.5 million from the CEC earlier this year. Further, Toyota and Honda have agreed to continue their strong support for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) sales in California. Future project funding, including the remaining amount within the Notice of Proposed Award, is subject to annual approval from both the California state budget and allocations from the CEC.

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Toyota Moves Closer to Production with Next Generation Fuel Cell Electric Technology for Zero-Emissions Heavy Duty Trucks

Toyota Moves Closer to Production with Next Generation Fuel Cell Electric Technology for Zero-Emissions Heavy Duty Trucks

PLANO, Texas (December 10, 2020) – Toyota’s next generation fuel cell electric technology is now powering a new set of Class 8 heavy-duty trucks. Using the same fuel cell system as the all-new 2021 Mirai sedan that goes on sale this month, the engineers at Toyota Motor North America Research and Development have developed a set of production-intent prototype trucks that are being prepared to run drayage routes at the ports of L.A. and Long Beach to validate their performance, efficiency and drivability.

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First Heavy Duty Fuel Cell Electric Trucks Set for Delivery to Pilot Program Customers at Ports of L.A. and Long Beach

First Heavy Duty Fuel Cell Electric Trucks Set for Delivery to Pilot Program Customers at Ports of L.A. and Long Beach

PLANO, Texas (Dec 10, 2020) – The future of heavy-duty trucking will arrive at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach this month. The first two fuel cell electric heavy duty Class 8 trucks built under the Zero and Near Zero Emissions Freight Forwarding (ZANZEFF) project sponsored by the state of CA are preparing for delivery to demonstration fleet customers.

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Toyota Delivers More SEMA Story Content

Toyota Delivers More SEMA Story Content

PLANO, Texas (December 9, 2020) – Even though SEMA360 is in the rearview mirror, Toyota’s SEMA builds continue to build steam. Fans can follow along today with Episode 2 in the series for the GR Supra Sport Top and the TRD Sport Trailer.

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Toyota Debuts Annual Heartwarming Holiday Commercial During NBC’s “Christmas in Rockefeller Center”

Toyota Debuts Annual Heartwarming Holiday Commercial During NBC’s “Christmas in Rockefeller Center”

PLANO, Texas (December 3, 2020) – This year, more than ever, Toyota is celebrating the true meaning of the holiday season – an opportunity to spread joy and create memories. Toyota debuted their annual holiday ad, titled “Mailbox”, last night during NBC’s primetime special, “Christmas in Rockefeller Center,” with a personalized throw from a show host.

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