On the 18th, twenty companies, including toyota motor, Suntory Holdings, and JERA, signed a basic agreement with Aichi Prefecture, forming the "Chubu Circular Hydrogen and Ammonia Society Implementation Promotion Conference" to mutually cooperate in achieving a hydrogen and ammonia society. The main content includes establishing supply chains and planning to seek support from the central government. The twenty companies, including toyota motor, have joined the promotion conference, and by signing the agreement, they intend to create momentum for a joint effort between the government and the private sector to achieve the hydrogen and ammonia society. Aichi Prefectural Governor Hideaki Omura stated at the signing ceremony in Nagoya City: "Establishing supply chains for hydrogen and ammonia will contribute to industrial development and job creation." He also urged, "I hope the central government will consider comprehensive demand beyond 2030 and quickly propose new measures." toyota motor's Vice President Yuki Nakajima also expressed, "I hope to contribute to building a sustainable society." (Kyodo News)