The quartet have inked a Memorandum of Understanding to advance hydrogen refueling technologies. Limited information about their joint plans has been disclosed so far, except that they intend to establish hydrogen fueling stations for fuel-cell electric vehicles in Canberra, Australia's capital city.
“Hydrogen can play an important role in delivering decarbonisation benefits for transport and developing the right infrastructure to support a successful rollout is key,” Ampol managing director and chief executive Matt Halliday said. “The MOU establishes a collaborative working relationship between the parties, who are all required to develop the necessary hydrogen ecosystem to make hydrogen use as a transport fuel feasible.”
Ampol, Hyundai Australia, Pacific Energy and Toyota Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), to jointly develop hydrogen refuelling infrastructure in Australia.
In 2021, Hyundai had already introduced 23 of its Nexo fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) in Canberra, in collaboration with the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government. Toyota has also been conducting tests of its Mirai FCEVs in the country, although these are not yet available for private ownership.
“In 2021, Hyundai deployed 23 NEXO Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles into Canberra as a partner in the ACT Government’s hydrogen station project – the first hydrogen refueler of its kind in Australia,” added Hyundai Australia chief executive Ted Lee. “Our consortium partners have a great track record of deploying energy and refueling infrastructure, along with hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Hyundai looks forward to working with our experienced partner companies and the broader government and business community in the ACT to help the transition to a cleaner and greener transport future.”
Currently, fewer than 10 hydrogen refueling facilities exist in Australia, including one at Toyota's local headquarters and another at Hyundai’s Australian operations.
Source: Toyota Australia
