Toyota has developed a new fuel cell hybrid vehicle that travels more than double the distance of its predecessor model, increasing the maximum cruising range from 205 miles to 515 miles.
Limited cruising ranges of previous fuel cell systems presented obstacles to widespread fuel cell vehicle use but the ‘Toyota FCHV-adv’ (fuel cell hybrid vehicle-advanced) improves the cruising range with its newly designed high-performance Toyota FC Stack.
Fuel efficiency was improved by 25 per cent through improving fuel cell unit performance, enhancing the regenerative brake system and reducing energy consumed by the auxiliary system. Further changes include incorporating degradation control for the electrode catalyst and improving fuel cell durability.
Furthermore, equipping the vehicle with Toyota-developed high-pressure hydrogen tanks makes it possible to travel approximately 515 miles on a single fuelling — performance that more than doubles that of the Toyota FCHV-adv’s predecessor, the Toyota FCHV.
Vehicle Specifications
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Vehicle |
TOYOTA FCHV-adv |
TOYOTA FCHV |
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| Overall length/width/height (mm) |
4,735/1,815/1,685 |
4,735/1,815/1,685 |
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| Weight (kg) |
1,880 |
1,880 |
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| Seating capacity |
5 |
5 |
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|
Maximum cruising range
(km)* 10-15 test cycle/JC08 test cycle |
Approx. 830/Approx. 760 |
Approx. 330 |
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| Maximum speed (km/h) |
155 |
155 |
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| Fuel cell | Name |
Toyota FC Stack |
Toyota FC Stack |
| Type |
Polymer electrolyte |
Polymer electrolyte |
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| Output (kW) |
90 |
90 |
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| Motor | Type |
Permanent magnet |
Permanent magnet |
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Maximum output in kW (ps) |
90 (122) |
90 (122) |
|
|
Maximum torque in |
260 (26.5) |
260 (26.5) |
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| Fuel |
Hydrogen |
Hydrogen |
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| Storage system |
High-pressure storage tanks |
High-pressure storage tanks |
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|
Maximum storage pressure (MPa) |
70 |
35 |
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| Tank capacity (L) |
156 |
148 |
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| Battery |
Nickel-metal hydride |
Nickel-metal hydride |
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