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Seven-Eleven Japan, Toyota launching next-gen convenience store project in 2019; fuel cell trucks and generators

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Seven-Eleven and Toyota entered into a basic agreement in August 2017 regarding considerations toward energy conservation and carbon dioxide emission reduction in store distribution and operation. Specifically, the Group plans to increase renewable energy use in stores to 20% and reduce CO 2 emissions by 27% compared to FY 2013 by 2030.

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Fukushima Hydrogen Energy Research Field (FH2R) completed in Japan; aiming for low-cost green hydrogen production; P2G

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Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba ESS), Tohoku Electric Power Co., It has the capacity to produce, store, and supply up to 1,200 Nm 3 of hydrogen per hour (rated power operation).

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Toyota introduces home storage battery system based on EV battery technology

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Pre-orders for the system have started, and sales in Japan will begin in August through home builders and general construction companies. Toyota believes that using this system will encourage the use of solar power. kWh and a rated output of 5.5 O-Uchi Kyuden System configuration diagram.

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Seven-Eleven Japan and Toyota introducing fuel cell trucks and fuel cell power generators for studies on CO2 reduction

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Seven-Eleven Japan Co., and Toyota Motor Corporation have concluded a basic agreement for studies on energy conservation and CO 2 emissions reduction in convenience store distribution and operation. Under consideration is the utilization of a fuel cell power generator as a power source at stores with hydrogen stations.

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Solar Toyota Prius, Tesla court case, the cost of clean energy: Today's Car News

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Toyota tests a solar-powered Prius in Japan. The Connecticut Supreme Court will decide the future of Tesla stores. In Japan, Toyota. Cost estimates get real for renewable power plans. And General Motors cleans up not just its cars, but its factories and tires. Hybrids aren't just for cars and trains anymore.

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Toyota launches hydrogen production and refueling facility in Australia

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Power for the electrolyzer is drawn from a combination of an 87kW solar array, a 100kW battery storage and the grid, depending on what’s available at the time. Sustainably produced hydrogen is the core element to fuel vehicles like the Toyota Mirai FCEV.

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Toyota and partners launch low-carbon hydrogen supply-chain project in Japan

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In Japan, Aichi Prefecture, Chita City, Toyota City, Chubu Electric Power, Toho Gas, Toyota Motor Corporation, and Toyota Industries have launched the Chita City and Toyota City Renewable Energy-use Low-carbon Hydrogen Project. Hydrogen is a useful energy source for realizing a low-carbon society.

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