How clean energy is changing how Japan powers its concerts in a post-COVID world:

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Original article from: @JH_Ambrose @guardianeco https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/sep/17/toyota-reveals-plan-dyna-trucks-emissions-free-power-plants-hydrogen

2) Before scrolling down this thread, you might be thinking to yourself, "Aren't electric cars the future? Why should I care about hydrogen?"

Well, get comfortable and we'll tell you all about it.

3) It's definitely a lot easier to find a publicly available electric vehicle charging station than a station that dispenses hydrogen. The same goes in Japan https://www.statista.com/statistics/712010/japan-evse-fast-charger-stock/

But what if we're interested in vehicles not designed for the daily commute?

4) . @ToyotaMotorCorp has plans to fit its incredibly popular commercial truck, the Dyna, with hydrogen fuel cells!

Success in this project would create a mobile source of electricity that "could generate electricity for 72 hours straight and could potentially replace..."

5) "...the diesel-fuelled mini generators that typically power outdoor sporting events, concerts and festivals with a zero-emissions alternative."

@JH_Ambrose also notes how this could have further applications for emergency situations in which electricity is needed.

6) While hydrogen can be produced using fossil fuels... "Hydrogen can also be produced from water through electrolysis. This is more energy intensive but can be done using renewable energy, such as wind or solar, and avoiding the harmful emissions..." https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/hydrogen_basics.html

END) So don't be surprised if you see these kinds of trucks at concerts, festivals, and other fun events in the future!

Thanks again to @JH_Ambrose and @guardianeco for covering this!