Toyota Launches New Fuel-Cell Hybrid Vehicle with 515 miles Autonomy

Continuing its focus on the development of eco-friendly vehicles, Toyota has launched an improved version of its fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV) in Japan that travels more than double the distance of its predecessor model, increasing the maximum cruising range from 205 miles (330 km) to 515 miles (828 km). The FCHV-adv’s fuel efficiency was increased by 25% through improving fuel cell unit performance, enhancing the regenerative brake system and reducing energy consumed by the auxiliary system. -Continued

Further changes include incorporating degradation control for the electrode catalyst and improving fuel cell durability while Toyota’s engineers also focused on improving low-temperature start issues typically associated with fuel cell vehicles. As a result, the FCHV-adv can start and operate in cold regions at temperatures as low as –30 degrees Celsius, thus allowing the vehicle to be used in a wider variety of conditions and climates.

Vehicle Specifications

Vehicle		TOYOTA FCHV-adv	TOYOTA FCHV
Overall length/width/height (mm)		4,735/1,815/1,685	4,735/1,815/1,685
Weight (kg)		1,880	1,880
Seating capacity		5	5
Maximum cruising range (km)* 10-15 test cycle/JC08 test cycle		Approx. 830/Approx. 760	Approx. 330 (10-15 test cycle)
Maximum speed (km/h)		155	155
Fuel cell	Name	Toyota FC Stack	Toyota FC Stack
	Type	Polymer electrolyte	Polymer electrolyte
	Output (kW)	90	90
Motor	Type	Permanent magnet	Permanent magnet
	Maximum output in kW (ps)	90 (122)	90 (122)
	Maximum torque in N-m (kg-m)	260 (26.5)	260 (26.5)
Fuel		Hydrogen	Hydrogen
Storage system		High-pressure storage tanks	High-pressure storage tanks
Maximum storage pressure (MPa)		70	35
Tank capacity (L)		156	148
Battery		Nickel-metal hydride	Nickel-metal hydride