Toyota introduced a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), the 2024 Toyota Mirai, which has an estimated range rating of 402 miles on the XLE grade. In essence, the Mirai is a “plug-less” electric vehicle. Instead of having to charge a battery in a BEV which can take several hours, the FCEV driver fills the tank with hydrogen. With an FCEV, the fuel is non-toxic, compressed hydrogen gas rather than liquid gasoline, Toyota said. Related Articles - Evergreen Waste Services orders five Mack LR Electric models - Volvo Cars: 64% of Canadians eyeing electrified vehicles for next purchase - BorgWarner announces additional eMotor business Electricity generated by the Mirai’s fuel cell and the regenerative braking system is stored in a lithium-ion battery.
According to Toyota, an FCEV generates its electricity onboard from hydrogen, with water as the only emission. A fuel cell system combines stored hydrogen with oxygen from the air and a chemical reaction produces electric current and water, which drops out of a hidden vent pipe beneath the car. round cooling tower
Electricity generated by the Mirai’s fuel cell and the regenerative braking system is stored in a lithium-ion battery. Pressing the accelerator pedal yields an immediate flow of electric power from the fuel cell and/or battery to the rear-mounted AC synchronous electric motor, which drives the rear wheels. An electric air compressor pressurizes the intake air, and a water-cooled intercooler reduces the temperature of the compressed air before it enters the fuel cell stack. A water-cooled oil cooler integrated with the air compressor helps maximize efficiency, Toyota said.
The 2024 Toyota Mirai will include up to $15,000 of complimentary hydrogen with a purchase or lease.
Toyota’s Indiana facility is home to more than 7,500 team members who assemble the Toyota Sienna, Highlander, Grand Highlander and Lexus TX.
Toyota will prepare for the assembly of an all-new, three-row battery electric SUV in the U.S. as part of a new $1.4 billion investment in its Princeton, IN facility, bringing the total investment in Toyota Indiana to $8 billion. This also brings the addition of up to 340 new jobs in the area, Toyota said.
This expectation comes after the Biden Administration slashed EV adoption targets from 67% to 35% by 2032.
The best predictor of a person driving an EV is someone in their inner circle driving one first.
JATO Dynamics said the drop in consumer confidence in EVs has sparked a surge in demand for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs).
The argument is not whether FCEVs can achieve longer ranges than BEVs, but whether it is needed.
There are plans to add to the H2HQ campus in the future, such as a flexible microgrid, sustainable customer education center and more.
The first B6.7H hydrogen ICE rolled off the production line in March and will now be integrated into Tata Motors’ trucks.
The 2025 Toyota Camry is expected to arrive at Toyota dealerships in late spring 2024 with a starting MSRP of $28,400.
Both tires feature the Elect marking on the sidewall, indicating a tire that suits the characteristics of EVs.
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