Toyota Motor North America said it reaffirmed its commitment to hydrogen fuel cell technology with its latest plans, investments, and technology revealed at the 2025 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. Jordan Choby, Toyota Group Vice President of Powertrain Engineering, announced the launch of hydrogen-powered fuel cell trucks to replace diesel vehicles servicing the North America Parts Center California (NAPCC).
The manufacturer also plans to build a new hydrogen fueling station at the NAPCC campus and increase investment in the hydrogen ecosystem.
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“Hydrogen as a fuel offer benefits that can make a positive change. We are invested in their long-term success,” Choby said. “We are investing in resources that we believe will lead to sustainable growth. Growth for both for our operations and the entire value chain in this still-evolving transportation sector.”
Toyota will add production-level fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) to its fleet. They will run routes between the Port of Long Beach, NAPCC in Ontario, and San Diego.
New Hydrogen Infrastructure and Partnerships
Choby highlighted Toyota’s partnership with Air Liquide and Iwatani to enhance fueling infrastructure. These partners will support commercial vehicle fueling through liquid hydrogen stations equipped with high-flow SAE J2601/5 systems. The system delivers diesel-equivalent refueling speeds and improves fleet uptime.
Toyota will source hydrogen from Air Liquide’s North Las Vegas facility to supply the NAPCC station. The company said it continues exploring new hydrogen sources and technologies. That includes methane byproducts and electrolysis partnerships with companies like Chiyoda in Japan.
Next-Gen Fuel Cell Trucks Push Long-Term Goals
Choby introduced the new Gen 3 fuel cell system, which arrives in the U.S. in or after 2027. The system, designed for heavy-duty trucks, passenger cars, and commercial vehicles, delivers 20% more power and 20% better efficiency than its predecessor.
Toyota projects the Gen 3 system will last over 600,000 miles without major service, meeting diesel-equivalent durability.
“We envision a stronger hydrogen fueling infrastructure, evolved fuel cell stacks and a whole ecosystem of engaged partners and suppliers who, like us, are in it for the long haul,” Choby said.
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