TOKYO -- Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will begin subsidizing the fuel cost for hydrogen fuel cell trucks and buses in six prefectures, Nikkei has learned, with an eye toward promoting their adoption and reducing carbon emissions.
Program to start in 6 priority regions including Tokyo, Fukushima

The government sees the need to bring the price of hydrogen fuel down to levels in line with fossil fuels to promote the spread of fuel cell trucks and buses. (Photo by Ryohei Shimizu)
TOKYO -- Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will begin subsidizing the fuel cost for hydrogen fuel cell trucks and buses in six prefectures, Nikkei has learned, with an eye toward promoting their adoption and reducing carbon emissions.