Toyota has announced it will begin demonstrations for its hydrogen-powered fuel cell Hilux prototypes.
The Hilux © Toyota Motor Europe
Up to 10 vehicles have been built by Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK in Derby, and five are now undergoing field testing to assess safety, performance, functionality and durability.
The additional five prototypes are engaged in customer and media demonstrations, such as the upcoming 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.
The Toyota Hilix has a driving range of up to 600km and stores hydrogen in three high-pressure fuel tanks, each containing 2.6kg for a total system capacity of 7.8kg. The fuel cell is expected to have a power output of 128kW.
The company first announced plans for the Hilux product last year and has met its initial aim of having 10 vehicles ready for demonstration. The prototypes have been developed in collaboration with its consortium partners, which include Ricardo, ETL, DH2 Advanced Technologies and Thatcham Research.
Toyota Motor Europe’s R&D Vice-President, Thiebault Paquet recently told H2 View that the company’s participation in the 2024 Olympic Games will be the “ideal” event to showcase the potential in hydrogen mobility.
Providing a fleet of over 2,600 electrified vehicles, including 500 Toyota Mirai’s, Paquet said the company is aiming to “promote sustainable mobility for all” and create a “legacy.”
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