Globally, battery-based new energy sources are becoming mainstream. However, Japan seems to be a bit behind in this area. Although Akio Toyoda has made it clear that hydrogen energy is the future, Japan is lagging behind in the research and application of hydrogen energy. This begs the question: Are the Japanese ordering the wrong tech tree again?
The problem is **?On the one hand, the Japanese are too smart in technology research and development, pursuing short-term interests and ignoring strategic planning. They account for more than 80% of the world's patents in the field of hydrogen energy, which undoubtedly shows their superiority in technology research and development. However, this over-cleverness also makes them lose their advantage in the big picture. No one wants to play with someone who is overly smart because it could put them in a bigger predicament.
On the other hand, there are also problems with Japan's overall strategic planning. They focus too much on small profits and ignore the long-term development of the future. Such a strategy may bring some benefits in the short term, but it may make them uncompetitive in the long run. This is one of the reasons why their hydrogen research has not been widely used.
Therefore, in the face of Japan's backward hydrogen research, we should reflect on whether their scientific and technological development strategy is correct. They need to re-examine their goals and technical directions, and pay more attention to the balance between long-term strategic planning and technology research and development. Only in this way can they achieve greater success in the global competition for new energy.