Core Concepts
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are not aligned with the goal of net-zero emissions and should not be promoted as a sustainable transportation option for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Abstract
The content discusses concerns raised by a group of 120 engineers and scientists regarding Toyota's promotion of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, specifically the Toyota Mirai, as a sustainable transportation option for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The key points are:
The 2024 Paris Olympics have a focus on sustainability, and Toyota is a partner supplying 1,150 electric vehicles and 500 hydrogen fuel cell Mirais.
The group of engineers and scientists have written an open letter to the Paris Olympics organizers, urging them to drop the Mirai from the event.
The letter states that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has clearly indicated that battery electric vehicles are the most effective way to decarbonize passenger transport.
Hydrogen used to power road transport is not aligned with the goal of net-zero emissions, which the Olympics are aiming to achieve.
The promotion of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles as a sustainable option is scientifically misaligned and could damage the reputation of the 2024 Games.
Stats
"The IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) is clear that battery electric vehicles represent the most effective way to decarbonise passenger transport."
"Hydrogen used to power road transport is not aligned with the world's net zero goals."
Quotes
"We are writing to express our concern that Toyota's promotion of a hydrogen car is scientifically misaligned with net zero and will damage the reputation of the 2024 Games."