There is a Hydrogen movement right now but is it economically viable
In the last decade German automobile manufacturers have invested millions of euros into battery technology and electrification to keep Tesla and also Chinese auto manufacturers out of their EV friendly markets.
Meanwhile, Toyota has been moving in a very different direction. By the way, did you know that Hydrogen is quick to refuel, taking just 3-4 minutes to fill the tank of most Hydrogen vehicles?
This is probably why Toyota has been spending millions of euros on making improvements in fuel cell technology offer up to thirty percent greater range, plus improved acceleration and performance.
Did you know that some six years ago, in a special media preview one day before the opening of the Tokyo Motor Show 2019, Toyota management showed us their concept fuel cell powered Mirai sedan which looked very much like a Lexus sedan, inside and out.
Then in January 2023, UMW Toyota Motor handed over 4 units of hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai’s to Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) Energy.
SEDC Energy is formed under the wing of Sarawak Economic Development Corporation, which is a wholly-owned Government Linked Company. SEDC Energy is tasked with the responsibility to enhance the presence of Sarawak’s relevant new energy and downstream oil & gas businesses globally. In-line with the vision of the Premier of Sarawak to use new alternative and cleaner energy, the company is also responsible to drive a ‘new energy’ ecosystem within the state of Sarawak. For more information, visit www.sedcenergy.com.
A hydrogen or fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) has an electric motor just like a battery electric vehicle (BEV). The key difference is in the energy storage system. Instead of electricity in the battery, hydrogen is stored in tanks and then converted into electrical energy for the drive unit via the fuel cell.
