Toyota announces 500 fuel cell Mirai in the official fleet for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.
As a Worldwide Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Toyota is committed to providing sustainable mobility solutions to help build a decarbonised and inclusive society. In the run-up to Paris 2024, Toyota is announcing the supply of 500 fuel cell Mirai vehicles as part of its official fleet for this major sporting event.
Frank Marotte, Chairman and CEO of Toyota France said:
In 2018, Akio Toyoda announced a major turning point for the Toyota Group: to transform the company from a car manufacturer to a mobility company.
“With this new direction, the aim is to go beyond the boundaries of our industry by building a better society, based on carbon neutrality.”
In its goal to achieve carbon neutrality, Toyota believes in a multi-path approach to mobility through a diverse range of battery electric vehicles, fuel cell electric vehicles, full hybrid vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles. In this way, customers across all regions can benefit by having access to a range of zero and low-emission vehicles which best meet their needs.
The Toyota Mirai is a prime example of the company’s commitment to offering zero-emission vehicles. This hydrogen fuel cell powered sedan, combines the advantages of electric mobility with unequalled comfort of use, autonomy, and rapid recharging, demonstrates Toyota’s determination to decarbonise.
The Toyota Mirai fleet will be refuelled with hydrogen from renewable sources provided by Air Liquide, Official Hydrogen Supporter of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.
Cédric Borremans, Head of Olympic and Paralympic Division of Toyota Motor Europe said:
At Paris 2024, Toyota is preparing to show its innovative capabilities in the development of hydrogen-powered mobility solutions.
“This commitment will be demonstrated through the Mirai, together with other products. We have a shared ambition with the Paris 2024 Organising Committee to reduce the environmental impact of the Games as much as possible through a 100% electrified passenger car fleet.”
Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024 said:
Organising an exemplary and more environmentally responsible Games is one of the objectives we have set ourselves with Paris 2024.
“We are delighted that Toyota, a global partner of Paris 2024, is helping us take another step in this direction with the Mirai fuel cell powered vehicles that will be part of the official Games fleet. We thank Toyota for its commitment with us!”
Highlights:
- Zero-emission fleet of hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai will operate throughout Paris 2024
- Toyota has a shared objective with Paris 2024 to reduce carbon emissions of the games by -50% compared to previous games*, enabled by a fleet of 100% electrified passenger cars
Toyota announces 500 fuel cell Mirai in the official fleet for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, September 20, 2023
