Toyota and Shell launch trial Of D-CAT and GTL technology to reduce car emissions
Posted: 8 July 2004
Toyota and Shell Gas & Power have launched a trial of Shell Gas to Liquids (GTL) Fuel in a fleet of ten Toyota Avensis cars equipped with D-CAT emission reduction technology. The Driving Tomorrow's Clean Technology trial combines the expertise of the two companies and their state of the art technologies to deliver ultra- low vehicle emissions. The trial is part of a joint Toyota/Shell research programme developing new vehicle and fuel technologies, which couple sustainable mobility with improved performance.
David Jamieson, Britain’s Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport, launched the trial at Shell Centre, in London. The event was hosted by Dr Akihiko Saito, Executive Vice President, Toyota Motor Corporation and Malcolm Brinded, Group Managing Director, Royal Dutch/Shell Group of Companies.
Shell GTL is a clean, colourless and synthetic fuel, derived from gas. It is the most cost effective of alternative fuels, and its unique properties - excellent combustion characteristics and virtually free of sulphur - deliver significant emission benefits. Toyota Diesel Clean Advanced Technology (D-CAT) is a revolutionary technology simultaneously and continuously reducing both Particulate and NOX in diesel exhaust gas.
The Driving Tomorrow's Clean Technology trial will demonstrate that low-emission GTL can be used in today's diesel car engines, without any conversion or investment. In addition, when utilised in advanced clean diesel vehicles, such as the commercially available Toyota D-CAT Avensis - emissions are vastly improved without sacrificing performance.
During the trial, the GTL fuelled cars will be driven by two major UK charities, the British Red Cross and Shelter; by Guy's and St Thomas's Hospital Trust, one of the UK’s best-known and largest hospital groups, and the Energy Saving Trust in the London area. Over the next three months, these organisations will use the cars in fund-raising events and to provide help to those who are homeless or ill and may need hospital care.
Malcolm Brinded, Group Managing Director, Royal Dutch/Shell Group said "Shell and Toyota are leading the way in GTL technology. This is a very important moment for both our companies and reinforces our common goals and complementary strategies for a cleaner environment."
Toyota Motor Corporation Executive Vice President, Akihiko Saito, said: "This joint effort is possible because Toyota and Shell are of a like mind when it comes to sustainable development, innovating for the future and enriching society."
Transport Minister David Jamieson said: "I very much welcome this initiative. I am very pleased to see leading players in the oil and motor industries working together like this to find creative ways of reducing the impact of road transport on the environment. Gas to liquids fuels offer a number of potential environmental benefits, which is particularly good news in a city like London. And when used in cars which are already very clean, the end result is even better."
For more information please view  www.shell.com/gtl/toyota-trial
Posted by Richard Price,
Editor Pipeline Magazine
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