Driving Hydrogen Mobility: Toyota Tsusho’s Role in Korea’s Clean Energy Future
Speaker: Mr. Heecheol Kim, H2 Team, Toyota Tsusho Korea Corporation
Presentation Title: Hydrogen Business Introduction
Toyota Tsusho’s Total Hydrogen Solution
Toyota Tsusho is deploying a comprehensive hydrogen mobility ecosystem, covering the full value chain:
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Production via water electrolysis powered by solar/wind
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Transport and storage in high-pressure hydrogen tanks
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Utilization in fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), drones, and stationary systems
The company supplies both hardware (tanks, valves, MEAs, bipolar plates) and system integration, leveraging Toyota’s fuel cell technology and global standards.
Korea’s Hydrogen Economy: A Government-Driven Revolution
Since 2019, South Korea has pursued an aggressive hydrogen roadmap:
| Milestone | Target |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 8,000 new FCEVs, 450 H₂ stations |
| 2030 | 300,000 FCEVs across buses, trucks, garbage trucks |
| Current | 39,000+ FCEVs and 407 H₂ refueling stations (Mar 2025) |
The government offers substantial subsidies to accelerate adoption:
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Up to KRW 460 million (~USD 350k) for FCEV buses and trucks
FCEV Production & Market Trends
Toyota and Hyundai are major players:
| OEM | 2023 FCEV Units | 2025 Target |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai NEXO | 9,000 units | 6,000 units |
| Toyota Mirai | 5,000 units | 2,000 units |
Hyundai is scaling up its bus production (Jeonju plant: 3,000/year), overcoming early market hurdles like low infrastructure coverage and competition from low-cost Chinese EV buses.
Technology Portfolio by Toyota Tsusho
⚙️ Components
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Hydrogen Tanks (9.3L – 185L)
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Carbon fiber, epoxy, PA6
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Sensors, valves, regulators
⚡ Fuel Cell System Integration
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Toyota Fuel Cell Stack (114 kW)
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Battery system + BOP
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R134, ISO, KGS global certifications
Applications: Vehicles, drones, microgrids
Vision: Environmental Responsibility & Technology Leadership
Toyota Tsusho aims to:
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Promote green mobility via FCEVs
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Support carbon neutrality goals in Korea and beyond
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Lead component localization and certification for OEM partners
✅ Conclusion
Mr. Kim’s presentation underscores Toyota Tsusho Korea’s strategic role in building a reliable, scalable, and integrated hydrogen supply chain—one that serves both mobility and industry, and aligns with Korea’s ambitious hydrogen roadmap.
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