Japanese Media: China's Hydrogen Energy Development Surpasses Japan, Leading the New Fuel Race.
On June 9, 2026, a heavy-duty truck drove toward a blue-and-white hydrogen refueling station. The driver quietly connected the nozzle to the vehicle and completed the refueling—no diesel smell, as the vehicle is powered by odorless hydrogen. This scene is increasingly common on Chinese roads.
Japan legislated in 2017 to promote hydrogen energy, but China’s recent massive investments have enabled it to catch up and surpass Japan.
The oil price surge triggered by the Iran crisis is accelerating global efforts toward energy self-sufficiency. China has established an advantage in green hydrogen (hydrogen produced via renewable energy), while Japan faces high costs and low public acceptance of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, prompting Toyota to shift focus toward commercial truck applications for breakthroughs.
China is also exerting competitive pressure in hydrogen energy patents and green shipping. Green hydrogen initiatives in countries like India and Australia now face challenges from China’s dominant position.
Original Source: toutiao.com/article/1867756680639500/
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