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Toyota paints the Eiffel Tower green
A generator powered by Toyota fuel cells caused a stir in Paris as it caused the Eiffel Tower to shine in green light. This is a key technology for the Japanese.
Toyota paints the Eiffel Tower green
Toyota puts France's landmark in the spotlight: The Eiffel Tower in Paris shone in green light on Tuesday evening (May 25, 2021) - literally and figuratively. The energy for the green lighting was provided by a hydrogen-powered generator that uses Toyota fuel cell technology. The fuel cell module for the generator called GEH2 was developed based on the drive technology used in the Toyota Mirai. After the catamaran with fuel cell drive, the generator is the second product to emerge from the collaboration between Toyota and EODev (Energy Observer Developments).
Paris made of hydrogen
As part of the “Paris de l’hydrogene” (“Paris of Hydrogen”) event organized by Energy Oberserver, the technology was put to the test. It provided the energy for the green-lit Eiffel Tower, which was thus seen as a symbol of certified hydrogen produced from renewable sources. Many companies that offer hydrogen-based energy and mobility solutions presented their vehicles and applications there. They demonstrated a sustainable and innovative perspective for the cities of tomorrow.
"Hydrogen-based fuel cell technology is key to Toyota achieving its goal of climate neutrality by 2050. We made this commitment back in 2015 when we introduced our Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 and the Mirai as the world's first mass-produced fuel cell vehicle," explains Matt Harrison, President and CEO of Toyota Motor Europe. "We also believe that fuel cell technology has a crucial role in achieving carbon neutrality in global transport will play – not only in the automotive sector, but also in buses, trucks, trains as well as in aviation and shipping.''