New Toyota Fuel Cell Powers Building

Even though Toyota will not be selling fuel cell vehicles in the US for a few years, it's already using the technology to power its Torrance facility. Toyota activated a 1.1-megawatt hydrogen fuel cell generator, which will supply roughly half of the electricity for six headquarters buildings while producing zero emissions. This will also save them roughly $130,000 annually in utility costs.

It is the largest stationary fuel cell of its kind in operation, according to Toyota.

Toyota plans to begin selling its first fuel cell vehicle in the US by 2015, but hasn't released any information about the vehicle, including price or model type.

“Supporting alternative energy sources like hydrogen supports Toyota’s overarching commitment to lessen our impact on the environment and drive forward innovative technology,” said Toyota Motor Sales USA Senior Vice President Bob Daly. “Not only will this new hydrogen fuel cell generator reduce the environmental footprint of our headquarters campus, but it showcases the power and potential of hydrogen as a fuel source.”

Our new building at 802 Toyota is not fuel-cell powered, but it is environmentally friendly and self sufficient - so we're in the right direction ;)

For more information, please visit the article by the Los Angeles Times here.


All info and image via the Los Angeles Times