Japan shifts from funding hydrogen stations to offering new incentives for hydrogen-powered transport operators.（Photo: iStock）
To accelerate the adoption of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, the Japanese government is investing heavily in subsidies. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) plans to provide hydrogen refueling incentives for commercial vehicles, targeting six administrative regions with high demand. The goal is to significantly narrow the cost gap with diesel fuel while enlisting local government support to increase adoption rates.
High-demand areas chosen for priority hydrogen deployment
According to the Nikkei, METI will soon release a priority list of regions for fuel cell truck and bus deployment. The selected areas include Tokyo, Kanagawa, Fukushima, Aichi, Hyogo, and Fukuoka prefectures and their surrounding areas.
