Japan has launched its first hydrogen-powered train. This unveiling is seen as a step towards the country’s objective of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. The hydrogen-fuelled train was tested within the country in March.
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“Hybari,” the two-car train costs over USD 35 million or 4 billion yen and might go up to 140 kilometers or 87 miles at a top speed of 100 kilometers per hour on a single hydrogen refueling.
The train was developed by East Japan RAILWAY associated with Hitachi and Toyota Motor Corporation.
The nation has plans to interchange its diesel fleet with this hydrogen variant of trains and can also look to export them.
In 2030, commercial Services are expected to start. To attain net-zero energy, Japan has made hydrogen a significant clean-energy source.