
2002: The Highlander-based FCHV is available for limited sales in the U.S.2001: Toyota shows the FCHV-4, FCHV-5, and Daihatsu MOVE FCV-K-II fuel-cell cars at the Tokyo Motor Show.1996: The EVS13, an FCV with a metal hydride hydrogen tank, takes part in a parade in Osaka.
1992: Toyota starts development of FCV technology. Toyota fuel cell test mule fueling hydrogen in Tokyo. In June 2014, Toyota showcased an FCV with an exterior design close to production, announced details about pricing in Japan, and set a domestic market launch before April 2015, with initial sales limited to regions where hydrogen refueling infrastructure is being developed. When more power is needed, for example during sudden acceleration, the battery supports the fuel cell system as both work together to provide propulsion. At higher speeds, the hydrogen fuel cell alone powers the electric motor. At low speeds such as city driving, the FCV runs just like any all-electric car by using the energy stored in its battery, which is charged through regenerative braking. The hybrid technology is also used to work together with the fuel cell. The FCV concept also uses portions of Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive technology including the electric motor, power control unit and other parts and components from its hybrid vehicles to improve reliability and minimize cost. For the full-scale market launch in 2015, the cost of the fuel cell system is expected to be 95% lower than that of the 2008 Toyota FCHV-adv. The Toyota FCV concept can accommodate up to four occupants. The FCV uses Toyota's proprietary, small, light-weight fuel cell stack and two 70 MPa high-pressure hydrogen tanks placed beneath the specially designed body. Īccording to Toyota, the FCV features a fuel cell system with an output power density of 3.0 kW/L, which is twice as high as that of its previous fuel cell concept, the Toyota FCHV-adv, delivering an output power of more than 100 kW, despite significant unit downsizing. The FCV range is expected to be approximately 700 km (430 mi) under Japan's JC08 test cycle. According to Toyota, the FCV concept is close in appearance to the expected production version of the car. The unveiled FCV concept was a bright blue sedan shaped like a drop of water "to emphasize that water is the only substance that hydrogen-powered cars emit from their tailpipes." The FCV has a large grille and other openings to allow cooling air and oxygen intake for use by the fuel cell. The Mirai is based on the Toyota FCV-R (Fuel Cell Vehicle) concept car, which was unveiled at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show and the Toyota FCV (Fuel Cell Vehicle) concept car, which was unveiled at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. 2.1.4 Electric traction motor and battery. As of June 2016, the Mirai was available for retail sales in the UK, Denmark, Germany, Belgium, and Norway. Toyota scheduled to release the Mirai in the Northeastern States in the first half of 2016. Deliveries to retail customers began in California in October 2015. began in August 2015 at a price of US$57,500 before any government incentives. The Japanese government plans to support the commercialization of fuel-cell vehicles with a subsidy of ¥2 million (~ US$19,600). Sales in Japan began on 15 December 2014 at ¥6.7 million (~ US$57,400) at Toyota Store and Toyopet Store locations. In August 2021, the second-generation Mirai set a world record of traveling 1,360 km (845 mi) with a full tank of 5.65 kg hydrogen. The MPG-equivalent combined city/highway fuel economy rating was 66 mpg ‑US (3.6 L/100 km 79 mpg ‑imp), making the Mirai the most fuel-efficient hydrogen fuel cell vehicle rated at the time by the EPA, and the one with the longest range. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cycle, the 2016 model year Mirai has a total range of 502 km (312 mi) on a full tank. with 9,274 units, Japan with 6,618 and the rest of the world with 2,048. As of December 2021, global sales totaled 17,940 units the top-selling markets were the U.S. The Mirai was unveiled at the November 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. The Toyota Mirai ( Japanese: トヨタ・MIRAI, Hepburn: Toyota Mirai ) (from mirai ( 未来), Japanese for 'future') is a mid-size hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (FCV) manufactured by Toyota, and is one of the first FCV automobiles to be mass-produced and sold commercially.