Today the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson has welcomed the news that the Toyota Mirai, which is the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell saloon, is coming to London.

The news is part of his work to pioneer the use of cleaner technology for the future for London’s transport and infrastructure.

The mayor visited Toyota’s headquarters today during a three-day trade mission to Japan and took the opportunity to test drive Mirai for himself.

He said: “It is fantastic that London will benefit from these new state-of-the-art hydrogen vehicles. By embracing this technology of the future, we aim to consolidate hydrogen’s role as a practical alternative fuel for the 21st century and beyond.

“I am sure that Transport for London will provide the ideal environment for us to see everything Mirai can do and, in doing so, take another great step towards improving air quality in our city and protecting the health of Londoners.”

The mayor also discussed London’s position as a market for alternative fuel cars, with Toyota senior management.

“The success of hydrogen will require constructive dialogue and action, bringing together industry, national governments and city authorities like London to share and develop skills and experience and to communicate the benefits that can be delivered to business and to individuals.

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