At the H2Expo in Hamburg, responsible director for hydrogen at NEDO and IPHE chairman, Michio Hashimoto, the Japanese National Energy Basic plan 2014 indicates hydrogen as one of the necessary energy sources for Japan. In response METI adopted a new strategic roadmap for H2 in June 2014, together with an announcement of prime minister Abe to reduce regulatory barriers. The roadmap includes 3 phases:
1. Expand the FC networks and FCEV: 100 stations by 2015 co financed with 50% by national government
2. Establsih global supply chain of hydrogen
3. Renewable hydrogen to be realized by 2040.
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