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Why is Toyota drag racing hydrogen-powered semi-truckss in the desert? Hi, I'm Steve Hill, CEO of NewHydrogen, with this week's top hydrogen news. In the deserts of Arizona, Toyota has been testing hydrogen-powered heavyduty trucks, and they aren't doing it quietly. According to Popular Science, Toyota recently lined up hydrogen fuel cell trucks against traditional diesel versions in drag race style runs.
They weren't just showing off zero emissions. They were demonstrating impressive torque and performance. What Toyota is proving here is critical. Hydrogen behaves like a familiar fuel for heavy transport. The ability to refuel quickly and maintain long ranges without waiting hours for a battery to charge is a critical differentiator. This isn't a lab experiment. It's a global leader stress testing technology where diesel has ruled for decades.
Next, what do small modular reactors or SMRs have to do with hydrogen? SMRs are factory-built, scalable mini nuclear reactors designed to operate continuously with high reliability. The promise is so significant that Meta recently signed deals with three different companies to secure this kind of stable carbon-free energy. But here's the bonus most people miss. SMRs offer more than just electricity. They produce high temperature heat. That heat opens the door to far more efficient hydrogen production than electricity alone.
That's exactly where NewHydrogen's Thermal Loop fits into the global energy picture. By pairing with a steady heat source like an SMR, Thermal Loop has the potential to dramatically reduce the cost of clean hydrogen by skipping the expensive process of making electricity first and totally bypasses production via expensive, inefficient, and ancient electrolyzers. For our final story, we're off to the moon.
Researchers are planning to extract water ice from lunar craters and convert it into hydrogen and oxygen for rocket fuel. While the chemistry is proven, there's a massive question mark. Where does the electricity come from to run those massive electrolyzers in deep space? Whether on the moon or right here on Earth, relying solely on electrolysis demands an enormous electrical input.
Considering that electricity can account for 73% of the cost of clean hydrogen, we believe a more intelligent path is combining reliable power with heat-based production. And SMR paired with ThermoLoop makes far more sense than building sprawling renewable arrays in extreme environments. When you step back, these stories connect in a powerful way.
Toyota is proving that hydrogen is ready for realworld performance. SMR show that we can produce clean energy at scale and lunar fuel production reminds us that hydrogen is not just the present, but also the future, but only if it solves the production costs intelligently. At NewHydrogen, we're focused on exactly that challenge. We're on track with our development milestones and advancing ThermoLoop towards pilot scale demonstrations.
Our goal is to usher in a clean hydrogen economy that experts at Goldman Sachs have estimated could be worth $12 trillion. To follow our progress and watch our short explainer video,
please visit newhydrogen.com. NewHydrogen is a publicly traded company under the ticker NEWHH. Thanks for watching and we'll see you again next week.