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Toyota Adds to Hydrogen Bet With N. American Fuel-Cell Semi
- Japanese automaker to debut prototype in first half of 2021
- Joins push to develop zero-emission trucks to meet ne rules
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Toyota Motor Corp. plans to develop a hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered big rig for the North American market with its subsidiary Hino Motors Ltd.
Toyota said Monday it will provide fuel-cell technology and its truck unit will supply the chassis based on its new XL Series. The Japanese automaker did not provide a timeline for beginning sales of the Class 8 truck but said it would debut a prototype in the first half of 2021. This expands on a March agreement to develop a 25-ton fuel-cell semi for the Japanese market.