Toyota Bets on Hydrogen Cars, Shell to Build Fuel Stops

Toyota is focusing on hydrogen fuel technology, aiming to build 7 new fueling stations in California as part of a larger plan to cut emissions by 2050. Despite infrastructure challenges, Toyota is collaborating with companies like Shell to promote hydrogen fuel. While Toyota has not prioritized electric vehicles, it is working on EV projects, including the Mirai and a new electric vehicle team led by Akio Toyota.

What is the main goal of Toyota and Shell's partnership in California?

• To build electric vehicle charging stations

• To develop hydrogen fueling stations

• To create solar power plants

• To manufacture hybrid vehicles

What is one of the main challenges for hydrogen fuel cell technology according to the transcript?

• Lack of consumer interest

• High production costs

• Insufficient infrastructure

• Limited government support

Which country is also targeting a significant number of hydrogen fuel stations?

• France

• United Kingdom

• Germany

• Japan

What is Toyota's current focus in the clean energy vehicle market?

• Electric vehicles

• Hybrid vehicles

• Biofuel vehicles

• Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

Who is leading Toyota's small team working on electric vehicle projects?

• The former chief engineer of the Prius plug-in

• The CEO of Toyota

• The head of Toyota's marketing department

• The chief financial officer of Toyota