TOYOTA FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGY PUTS THE "EIFFEL TOWER" IN THE LIMELIGHT

THE ESSENTIALS IN BRIEF

• Sustainable lighting through a fuel cell powered generator
• Green lighting as a symbol for clean, CO2-free hydrogen
• Exhibition of hydrogen-based solutions

As per reports Toyota puts France's landmark in the limelight: The Paris Eiffel Tower shone in the green light on Tuesday evening (May 25, 2021) - literally and figuratively. The energy for the green lighting was supplied by a hydrogen-powered generator that uses Toyota fuel cell technology.

The fuel cell module for the generator called GEH2 was developed on the basis of the drive technology used in the Toyota Mirai (fuel consumption hydrogen combined 0.89-0.79 kg / 100 km; power consumption combined 0 kWh / 100 km; CO2 emissions combined 0 g / km ) is used. After the catamaran with fuel cell drive, the generator is already the second product to emerge from the collaboration between Toyota and EODev (Energy Observer Developments).

The technology was put to the test at the “Paris de l'hydrogene” (“Paris from hydrogen”) event organized by Energy Oberserver. It supplied the energy for the Eiffel Tower, which was illuminated in green, which could thus be understood as a symbol for certified hydrogen produced with renewable sources, and the entire “village” at the foot of the landmark. Many companies that offer hydrogen-based energy and mobility solutions presented their vehicles and applications there. They demonstrated a sustainable and innovative perspective for the cities of tomorrow.

“Hydrogen-based fuel cell technology is the key to enabling Toyota to achieve its goal of climate neutrality by 2050. We made this commitment back in 2015 when we presented our Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 and the Mirai as the world's first mass-produced fuel cell vehicle, ”said Matt Harrison, President and CEO of Toyota Motor Europe. 

"We also believe that fuel cell technology will play a crucial role in achieving CO2 neutrality in global transportation - not just in the automotive sector, but also in buses, trucks, trains, and in aviation and shipping."

Visitors to Energy Oberserver Dorf could see what such solutions look like. In addition to the new Toyota Mirai, which combines more space and driving fun with an extended range in the second model generation, the city bus produced by Caetano Bus, the REXH2 ? Maritime Range Extender and the GEH2? Generator were presented - all products that Toyota Use fuel cell technology.

As the official mobility partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Paris is of particular importance to Toyota. As the venue for the 2024 Summer Games, the Japanese mobility group will provide various emission-free vehicles and advanced solutions.

Source : Toyota