Toyota’s journey towards carbon dioxide emissions neutrality is progressing quickly. The final milestone has been laid on the Hydrogen fuel cell Hilux pick-upwhich after the presentation of the first prototype in September 2023, has recently moved on to the final development step.
Toyota Hilux hydrogen, 10 prototypes
At the Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK) plant in Derby, England, 10 fuel cell Hilux prototypes were built. Five are being tested to evaluate safety, performance, functionality and durability, generating test drive data in real-world situations. Another five units will be engaged in demonstrations for customers and the media, including at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Hydrogen, Europe’s first customer
The Japanese giant predicts that Europe will be one of the largest fuel cell markets of hydrogen by 2030, with continued growth in mobility and power generation applications. In December 2023, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) announced Hydrogen Factory Europe, representing Toyota’s coordinated approach to commercializing this technology, from development and production to sales and after-sales.
Hilux fuel cell: features
Externallythe fuel cell Hilux keeps the same size and rugged look as the latest Hilux. In extra-cab format it is 5325mm long, 1855mm wide and 1810mm high, while power is provided using elements common to the Toyota Mirai, a technology that has proven its quality over almost a decade of production. The expected autonomy is 600 km, higher than that achievable with a battery electric system, and thanks to the lightness of hydrogen it is possible to obtain a higher payload and towing capacity than other zero-emission alternatives. Hydrogen is stored in three high pressure tanks, each containing 2.6kg for one total system capacity of 7.8 kg. The tanks are mounted inside the spar frame. The polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack contains 330 cells and is mounted above the front axle. Traction is rear thanks to a electric motor on the rear axle which delivers 134 kW (182 HP) of maximum power and 300 Nm of maximum torque. While driving, the fuel cell produces no exhaust emissions, only pure water. A hybrid lithium-ion battery, which stores the electricity produced on board by the fuel cell, is positioned in the rear cargo floor, above the hydrogen tanks. This way you avoid wasting space in the passenger compartment.
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