Japan, U.S. in talks to bolster hydrogen supply chain together

Joint incentives to lower costs as race for clean fuel heats up

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A Hyundai Tucson hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle in the U.S. Promoting hydrogen is a goal shared by Washington and Tokyo. © Reuters

DAISHI CHIBA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan and the U.S. are discussing joint efforts to promote hydrogen energy and bolster related supply chains, including by lowering costs for producers, Nikkei has learned.

Clean energy is on the agenda for a summit between Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington on Wednesday. The leaders are expected to launch a cabinet-level dialogue on the issue.

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