Everfuel, DRIVR, and Toyota have agreed to work together to expand the market for fuel-cell taxis.
The parties have agreed to work together for five years to increase the number of fuel-cell taxis in Copenhagen, Denmark. Over 100 Toyota Mirai hydrogen cars are currently operating as taxis in Copenhagen for the Danish taxicab company DRIVR.
The three companies have a shared goal of reaching 500 Mirais in Copenhagen by the end of 2025, and more than 200 by the end of 2022, contributing significantly to the city’s decarbonization.
All three parties have a concept in place, and they are looking forward to a long-term symbiosis between the vehicle manufacturer, the taxicab company, and the hydrogen provider that will propel the fuel-cell vehicle market forward significantly.
Everfuel already provides hydrogen to DRIVR’s taxis and will continue to do so for the duration of the five-year agreement. Everfuel is now actively pursuing the establishment of additional hydrogen refueling stations in the Greater Copenhagen area in order to meet the growing demand from new Mirai taxis and other vehicle segments.
In 2021, a partnership between Toyota, DRIVR, and Everfuel demonstrated how hydrogen taxis can be a part of a fossil-free future. This lays a strong foundation for the companies’ future collaboration, and they’re now considering expanding beyond Denmark to provide green transportation to even more taxi customers.
“We could not be more excited to enter into the agreement with DRIVR and Toyota. We at Everfuel will deliver locally produced green hydrogen to the project and build additional infrastructure to meet the increasing demand for zero-emission mobility. It is a substantial step in our proof-of-business phase, where we in collaboration with our partners, show how the entire hydrogen value chain can be connected. We look very much forward to the continuous collaboration with DRIVR and Toyota to make hydrogen happen and decarbonize transportation at scale,” says Jacob Krogsgaard, the CEO at Everfuel.
“The agreement with Toyota and Everfuel is a commitment to hydrogen, and we are thrilled to have both companies on board to scale hydrogen taxis. With the agreement in hand, we are now prepared to meet the growing demand for fossil-free taxis among our customers, and we are proud to assist in the green transition within mobility. We see it as a major milestone, and look forward to exploring the further potential of hydrogen taxis,” says Haydar Shaiwandi, the CEO at DRIVR
“This is a huge step towards decarbonization of Copenhagen, and Toyota is proud to be a part of one of the biggest green taxi initiatives in Europe. We see the Mirai as a perfect match for the taxi industry, where the drivers will experience a car that is fully refuelled within 3-5 minutes, and customers have a smooth and emission-free experience driving through Copenhagen,” says Bo Svane, General Manager for Mobility and New Businesses at Toyota Denmark.
