The Nikkei reports today that Japanese autoparts makers are rapidly increasing their focus on fuel cell vehicles as expectation builds that the popularity of these vehicles will grow in the coming years. Keihin, a local engine parts maker, has invested hundreds of millions of yen installing equipment to manufacture fuel cell vehicle parts; Yachiyo Industry, a fuel tank manufacturer has begun developing hydrogen tanks; and Aisan Industry, a maker of fuel injection equipment has been working on hydrogen injectors for Toyota. Tokyo-based Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting forecasts the Japanese market for fuel cell vehicles will grow to about 400,000 units in 2030.
The Nikkei reports today that Japanese autoparts makers are rapidly increasing their focus on fuel cell vehicles as expectation builds that the popularity of these vehicles will grow in the coming years. Keihin, a local engine parts maker, has invested millions of yen installing equipment to manufacture fuel cell vehicle parts; Yachiyo Industry, a fuel tank manufacturer has begun developing hydrogen tanks; and Aisan Industry, a maker of fuel injection equipment has been working on hydrogen injectors for Toyota. Tokyo-based Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting forecasts the Japanese market for fuel cell vehicles will grow to about 400,000 units in 2030.