Toyota can turn diesel semis into hydrogen-powered big rigs now

Toyota has been given approval to start selling a commercialized version of the hydrogen fuel cell powertrain it has developed for semi tractor trucks.

is on track to be banned in California starting in 2036 following the passage of new regulations in the state.

Fuel cells that use a catalyst that generates electricity through the combination of hydrogen stored in tanks with atmospheric oxygen also qualify, as the only byproduct is water vapor. The tanks for a fuel cell truck can be filled in as little as 15 minutes, which is closer to how long a typical stop for a diesel powered long-haul truck takes, and technology is being developed to get the time under 10 minutes.

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