Toyota prepares to produce hydrogen-powered electric vehicles (FCEV) with popular models such as “Pickup Hilux” tested with larger cars An extension of the Mirai sedan.
looks like shore “Japan” he will not give up on the matter “Hydrogen Energy” It’s simple, even if it faces a serious challenge from the global electric vehicle (EV) trend.
last Toyota engine The No. 1 automaker in Japan is preparing to move forward with production.Hydrogen Electric Vehicle (FCEV) with popular models such as “Pickup Hilux” (Hilux) yeah, that’s being considered a test with a bigger car than what was originally done in sedans like the Mirai.
First of all, I must say that this is not a project for sale. But it is an experimental project to make a prototype in the group of pickup trucks. It comes in the form of a consortium led by Toyota UK and funded with £11.3m, half of which comes from the UK government. The other half comes from the Advanced Propulsion Center, which supports the development of clean energy vehicle technologies.
The company will start production of Hilux pickup trucks. The hydrogen-powered Hilux will be powered by the Burnaston plant near Derby in England next year.
According to the recent Mirai Gen 2 tests in Thailand, the vehicle uses a smaller and lighter 650-volt fuel cell than its predecessor, producing 128 kW. With the MIRAI predecessor, three hydrogen fuel tanks with a capacity of 141 liters of hydrogen energy can cover a distance of nearly 800 kilometers by expanding the capacity of hydrogen storage tanks. Including the installation of additional hydrogen tanks for a balanced weight distribution.
The company has yet to provide clear information on whether it will be produced for sale or lease for hire purchase or not. Or it will determine the price of each car, but what is certain is that once production and testing are complete, the results will be applied to the production of other small cars.
According to information from Toyota, Hydrogen-powered vehicles, or fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), are cleaner hydrogen-powered vehicles than electric vehicles (EVs) because hydrogen is produced through the synthesis of solar energy and water. with a zero emission rate There is a distance to travel and the time to fill up with fuel. Equal to conventional cars using internal combustion engines without fossil fuels. which cause pollution by releasing only sewage and warm air
Toyota joins 3 partners to launch hydrogen pumps in Thailand
In November, Toyota Thailand joined with three energy partners in Thailand, PTT-OR and BIG, to open the first prototype hydrogen fueling station for fuel cell electric vehicles in Thailand. in Chonburi Province by piloting the Toyota Mirai in the form of a shuttle bus between U-Tapao Airport, Chonburi Province, serving tourists and those interested in the Pattaya-Chonburi area in response to the Government’s plan Verso carbon neutrality and the zeroing of greenhouse gas emissions
Hydrogen fueling stations are not as widespread in every country, with only three countries currently having more than 100 hydrogen stations spread across major countries: China, Japan, and South Korea, with Germany and the United States ranking fourth and fifth. .
