The first new jointly developed kenworth toyota fuel cell electric truck fcet produced from the collaboration debuted at the event.
Kenworth toyota fuel cell truck.
Kenworth truck company and toyota motor north america are collaborating to develop 10 zero emissions kenworth t680s powered by toyota hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains.
The truck will be based on the hino xl series heavy truck.
The integrated fc power supply system comes from denyo.
The companies are in the process of building.
The first demonstration truck is expected to be ready in the first half of 2021 toyota said noting the company will use a newly developed hino xl series chassis paired with a toyota fuel cell to put the truck on the road.
Toyota and hino trucks announce their plan to produce a fuel cell electric class 8 semi trucks for the north american market.
Toyota kenworth expand fuel cell based heavy truck fleet a fuel cell powered version of the hino xl series is a win.
The kenworth toyota fuel cell electric truck was retrofitted with two fuel cells originally designed for toyota s mirai fuel cell sedan.
The japanese automaker leases that vehicle in california.
Toyota has spent several years designing a fuel cell heavy duty truck but previously has relied on paccar s kenworth brand as a vehicle partner.