NEW YORK, March 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The story of how
hydrogen fuel cell technology is powering the nation, "Powering the
Nation - Hydrogen Fuel Cells - the Clean Transportation
Alternative," will have its first airing simulcast Friday, March 26, at 7
p.m. EDT on Science Channel and MotorTrend TV. The program
will also air Saturday, March 27 at
8 a.m. EDT on Discovery.
This program looks at the science, learnings and the movement
now bringing together states, legislators, automobile
manufacturers, and energy companies producing hydrogen that is
easily available at hydrogen fueling stations. Many recognize the
value of hydrogen fuel technology to be a real alternative.
With the new administration in office, there is a renewed focus
on the environment - with that brings the ingenuity and science
with many organizations banding together to recognize the value of
hydrogen fuel technology as an alternative to not only power
vehicles, vans, small and Class-8 highway trucks but also the
possibility of being the energy source for buildings, communities,
homes and even cities.
"We believe hydrogen fuel cell technology is one way the
transportation sector can offer drivers a zero-emission vehicle
that meets their needs," said Lisa
Materazzo, group vice president, Toyota Marketing. "Our
portfolio approach, including hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in
hybrid electric vehicles, battery electric vehicles and fuel cell
electric vehicles, helps us put more people in cleaner vehicles
across North America and have the
greatest near-term impact on total carbon emissions."
Viewers will have the opportunity to see it on the following
broadcasts. Check local listings:
Science
Channel:
|
Friday, March 26 at 7
p.m. EDT
|
MotorTrend
TV:
|
Friday, March 26 at 7
p.m. EDT
|
Discovery:
|
Saturday, March 27 at
8 a.m. EDT
|
"Powering the Nation - Hydrogen Fuel Cells - the Clean
Transportation Alternative" will take the viewer inside
the hydrogen fuel cell technology research centers, on
the road with the vehicles and provide a closer look at the
operations now underway at the Port of Los Angeles-Long Beach in California.
"Powering the Nation - Hydrogen Fuel Cells - the Clean
Transportation Alternative" is produced by Bader Media Group
for Discovery. Mike Leventhal is
executive producer for Bader. Hilary
Lane served as producer/writer. Toyota funded the
production.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the
U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing
sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus
brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.
Toyota has created a tremendous value chain and directly employs
more than 36,000 in the U.S. The company has contributed
world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 30
million cars and trucks at our 9 manufacturing plants, 10 including
our joint venture in Alabama that
is scheduled to begin production in 2021.
The 2021 Toyota Mirai is a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle currently
on sale in California. The new
Mirai has an EPA-estimated range of up to 402 miles (Mirai XLE
grade) and is one part of an electrification strategy that also
includes Toyota's current and future hybrids and upcoming battery
electric vehicles (BEVs).
To help inspire the next generation for a career in STEM-based
fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual education
hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive experience and
chance to visit many of our U.S. manufacturing facilities. The hub
also includes a series of free STEM-based lessons and curriculum
through Toyota USA Foundation
partners, virtual field trips and more. For more information about
Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.
Media Contact:
Paul Hogard
Toyota Product Communications
469-292-6791
paul.hogard@toyota.com
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