Honda-backed Israeli startup to use nuclear fusion to power EVs

NT-Tao plans demonstration facilities by 2029, commercialization in the 2030s

NT-Tao is working to develop fusion stations small enough to fit into a cargo container yet powerful enough to generate 10,000 to 20,000 kilowatts of electricity.

RYOSUKE HANAFUSA, Nikkei staff writer

January 9, 2024 17:51 JST

HOUSTON, U.S. -- A nuclear fusion startup backed by Honda Motor plans to use mini fusion power generation facilities as charging stations for electric vehicles, signaling how development of the long-hoped-for energy source is accelerating.

Israeli startup NT-Tao will manufacture demonstration facilities by 2029 and aims to commercialize them in the 2030s.