T O Y O TA ’ S N E W F U E L C E L L V E H I C L E

I N T R O D U C T I O N

Toyota's new fuel cell sedan is set for

release in 2015, and it's likely to

cause shock-waves throughout the

auto industry. This is a revolutionary

new car design that combines eco-

friendliness with ease of use. Let's

take a look at the fuel cell sedan and

its various features.

W H AT I S A F U E L C E L L V E H I C L E ?

A fuel cell vehicle is powered by electricity generated by hydrogen and oxygen. Unlike gasoline, hydrogen is an environmentally friendly substance. It can also be easily produced from a variety of sources.

H I S T O R Y O F F U E L C E L L V E H I C L E S In 2002, Toyota introduced a limited-edition fuel cell vehicle, the Toyota FCHV, in Japan and America.

In 2008, the Toyota FCHV-adv further refined the idea. This was another limited run, available only to select buyers.

In 2013, the Toyota FCV Concept debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show. This car featured an enhancement of the hydrogen tank design.

E C O - F R I E N D LY D E S I G N

Toyota's fuel cell sedan includes a number of environmentally friendly features. For one thing, it doesn't emit CO2—at all.

As previously noted, its hydrogen supply can be derived from a large number of sources. There’s no danger of a hydrogen shortage!

H I G H - P E R F O R M A N C E C A P A B I L I T Y

Toyota’s new fuel cell vehicle has a travel range of around 700km.

The vehicle boasts excellent acceleration.

It drives smoothly and silently—much more so than a traditional gasoline-based automobile.

The engine can be started up in temperatures as low as -30 °C.

S U P E R I O R T O E L E C T R I C V E H I C L E S

Because it runs on hydrogen, the fuel cell vehicle is far superior to standard electric vehicles.

The car can cover long distances at less expense.

The hydrogen tanks can be refilled with minimal hassle—it takes only about three minutes. Substantially more time is needed to recharge an electric vehicle.

O T H E R F E AT U R E S

This fuel cell sedan can generate enough energy to power a typical home for a full week.

It has an output power density of 3kW/L.

The tank storage capacity of the new vehicle has been increased by 20% over the Toyota FCH-adv.

W H E N W I L L I T B E A V A I L A B L E ?

Toyota plans to start selling the Fuel Cell sedan in Japan by April 2015. Sales will begin in the U.S. and Europe in summer 2015.

A network of hydrogen stations has already been built in Japan to accommodate demand for the new cars.

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Sources

• http://www.toyota-global.com/innovation/environmental_technology/fuelcell_vehicle/

Summary

• Set for release in 2015, Toyota's new fuel cell sedan is an eco-friendly automobile with a variety of features that make it superior to traditional gasoline and electric cars.