Automotive company Toyota Motor Europe , in collaboration with Hydrogen Refueling Solutions ( HRS ) and ENGIE , has announced the development of a new hydrogen refueling infrastructure, with the aim of making the process faster and more cost-effective. This initiative is part of the RHeaDHy project, funded by the European Union, to accelerate the expansion of hydrogen stations on the continent.
Hydrogen refuelling promoted by Toyota Europe
Through the Twin Mid Flow technology developed in this alliance, a single pump will be able to refuel both light and heavy vehicles without the need for additional equipment. Thanks to this innovation, a 40-ton truck can be charged in just 8 minutes for a range of 600 km, while a light car will be refuelled in less than 5 minutes.
In addition to improving charging times, the new system reduces the costs of installing hydrogen stations. This will allow for faster deployment across Europe, complying with the EU Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation ( AFIR ), which requires publicly accessible stations every 200 km on transport networks by 2030.
Toyota Motor Europe will supply a test bench and a truck equipped with Twin Mid Flow technology, while HRS and ENGIE will develop compatible refuelling stations. Testing is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025 within the framework of the RHeaDHy project.
Hassen Rachedi , CEO of HRS, highlighted the importance of this alliance for the implementation of large-scale hydrogen refueling stations, while Quentin Nouvelot , from ENGIE Lab CRIGEN , underlined that this collaboration will set new standards in sustainable mobility .
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Source and photos: Toyota Europe Newsroom
