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Motor · Nov 15, 2011

Toyota hasn't forgotten about fuel cells, which is why it's come up with the FCV-R as a kind of belated answer to Honda's brilliant FCX Clarity.

As Toyota sees it, the FCV-R previews what a practical, hydrogen-powered, five-seat family sedan might look like around 2015.

The fuel cell stack powering this concept consists of a 70 MPa high-pressure hydrogen tank and the system is set up to give a cruising distance of some 435 miles or more, based on Japan's JC08 test cycle, Toyota says. Measuring 187 inches end to end, the FCV-R is about 10 inches shorter than an Avalon. The name, in case you were wondering, stands for Fuel Cell Vehicle - Reality & Revolution.

Motor · Nov 6, 2013

Update!

Toyota FCV Concept

The Toyota-brand display will include a concept version of the fuel cell vehicle scheduled for
launch around 2015, as well as next-generation taxi designed with usability in mind and a
concept car that connects with its driver in an easy-to-use, intuitive manner.

Toyota FCV Concept (world premiere)

The Toyota FCV Concept is a practical concept of the fuel cell vehicle Toyota plans to launch
around 2015 as a pioneer in the development of hydrogen-powered vehicles. The concept
boasts a driving range of at least 500 km and refueling times as low as three minutes, roughly
the same time as a gasoline vehicle.

The vehicle's exterior design takes cues from a catamaran and evokes flowing water. The front
view features air intakes on each side that symbolize the "taking in air, emitting water" function
of the cutting-edge technology. The side view conveys this air-to-water transformation with its
flowing-liquid door profile and wave-motif fuel cap, while the rear view conveys a catamaran's
stern.

With Toyota's proprietary small, light-weight FC Stack and two 70 MPa high-pressure hydrogen
tanks placed beneath the specially designed body, the Toyota FCV Concept can accommodate
up to four passengers.

The Toyota FC Stack boasts power output density of 3 kW/l, more than twice that of the current
"Toyota FCHV-adv" FC Stack. In addition, the FC system is equipped with Toyota's
high-efficiency boost converter. Increasing the voltage made it possible to reduce the size of the
motor and the number of FC cells, leading to a smaller FC system with enhanced performance
at reduced cost.

FCV Concept specifications:
Length: 4,870mm. Width: 1,810mm. Height: 1,535mm. Wheelbase: 2,780mm. Occupancy: 4.

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Motor · Jan 6, 2014

At CES in Las Vegas, Toyota's Bob Carter shows a company mockup of its foray into hydrogen-based cars and discusses the challenges, getting the price down, and creating a viable refeuling infrastructure.

Motor · Jan 7, 2014

FCVs are powered by fuel cells, which generate electricity from hydrogen, which is not only environmentally friendly and highly energy-efficient, but can also be produced using a variety of readily available raw materials.

Thanks to these characteristics, fuel cell vehicles are ideal for achieving sustainable mobility.

Therefore, Toyota is striving to make this vehicle technology widely available as soon as possible.

Motor · Jan 14, 2014

Motor · Mar 5, 2014

Heralding the fuel cell vehicle Toyota plans to launch in 2015 as a pioneer in the development of hydrogen-powered vehicles, the Toyota FCV Concept makes its European debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.

Motor · Mar 10, 2014

Motor · Jun 25, 2014

Toyota has revealed the exterior design and Japan pricing of its revolutionary hydrogen fuel cell sedan to be launched in Japan by April 2015. Check it out in motion in this video.

Motor · Jun 26, 2014

Toyota Motor Corporation held a media briefing in Tokyo concerning its fuel cell vehicle development.

Motor · Jul 27, 2014

Motor · Jul 31, 2014

Shinzo Abe, Japan's Prime Minister, recently test drove Toyota's new FCV sedan at a hydrogen station in Kitakyushu, Japan.

:thumbup:

Motor · Sep 18, 2014

In 2015, Toyota will launch its first-generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. This will mark a turning point, not only for the automotive industry but for all of us.

Motor · Oct 2, 2014

Motor · Nov 17, 2014

Update!

Best of What’s New for 2014? The Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicle

Even the techies at Popular Science like the Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV). The magazine named the sedan to a 2014 Best of What’s New winner in the auto category.

“For 27 years, Popular Science has honored the innovations that surprise and amaze us − those that make a positive impact on our world today and challenge our view of what's possible in the future,” said Cliff Ransom, Editor-in-Chief of Popular Science. “The Best of What's New Award is the magazine's top honor, and the 100 winners − chosen from among thousands of entrants − each a revolution in its field.”

The Toyota FCV: Technology at a Glance

What is it? The FCV is an all-electric, four-door sedan that makes its own electricity on board. It utilizes the same hybrid technology developed for Toyota’s hybrid synergy drive systems but replaces the gasoline engine with a fuel cell stack.

How does it work? The FCV features hydrogen fuel tanks (the hydrogen is a compressed gas, similar to a natural gas vehicle), an electric motor, a fuel cell stack, a small battery and a power control unit. The hydrogen gas is fed into the fuel cell stack where it is combined with oxygen. The hydrogen and oxygen move through the fuel cell stack and create a chemical reaction, producing electricity to power the vehicle.

What’s the benefit? It takes less than five minutes to refuel. It has a range of 300 miles. And the only emission from the tailpipe is water vapor.

What’s next? The Toyota FCV hits the streets of California in late 2015. Hydrogen refueling stations are popping up across the state and Toyota continues to partner with industry and government to support the continued growth of infrastructure in California and beyond.

Akio Toyoda has seen the future, and it’s called “Mirai”. That’s the name of Toyota’s new fuel cell vehicle, which the company’s president announced in a video released the day before the car’s official launch.

Motor · Nov 18, 2014

Toyota Motor Corporation President Akio Toyoda talks about the all-new hydrogen-powered fuel cell sedan, Mirai - which means "future" in Japanese - and the importance of eco-cars in a world with limited resources.

Motor · Nov 18, 2014

Toyota will launch the all-new "Mirai" hydrogen fuel cell vehicle in Japan on December 15.

New Toyota Mirai
http://www.carscoops.com/2014/11/new-toyota-mirai-fuel-cell-car-from.html

When it goes on sale in the fourth quarter of 2015, the Mirai will carry a base MSRP of $57,500, but Toyota says it could qualify for combined state and federal incentives of up to $13,000, in which case, the purchase price would potentially drop to $45,000.

Alternatively, Toyota will offer a $499 per month/36 month lease option, with $3649 due at lease signing.

The Mirai will be available to customers in California beginning in fall of 2015 with additional markets from the country's Northeast region, including New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, to be gradually added as Toyota expands its hydrogen-refueling infrastructure.

Power comes from a 153hp electric motor that draws juice from a fuel cell stack that combines hydrogen gas from two tanks with oxygen to produce electricity, with the car's only by-product being water vapor.

Toyota quotes a 0-60mph (96km/h) sprint time of 9.0 seconds, a passing time of 3 seconds from 25-40mph (40-65km/h), and a driving range of around 300 miles (483 km) on a single fill-up.

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