Yoshikazu Tanaka

Automotive

Automaker

Market analysis and research

Technology developed by Honda that allows the Honda Fit EV to be fully charged in under three hours.

Vehicles that use hydrogen as fuel to power an electric motor, emitting only water vapor.

A rare earth material used in hydrogen fuel cells to facilitate energy conversion. Platinum is expensive, difficult to procure and refine, and its extraction and refinement process produces waste that can poison water supplies.

Japan

California

A production fuel cell vehicle launched by Toyota, designed as the world's first production fuel cell vehicle from the ground up. The vehicle produces no harmful emissions and is considered one of the most efficient and cleanest vehicles currently available.

A new hydrogen-powered vehicle from Toyota, powered by a single hydrogen fuel cell designed by the company. It is slated for a limited release in 2015.

A pioneering fuel cell vehicle (FCV) from Toyota, mentioned as part of Japan's leadership in hydrogen transport.

An electric car model that has demonstrated success in terms of performance and efficiency.

Prototype hydrogen fuel cell vehicle concept developed by Toyota.