HYDROGEN IS FUEL. PURE AND SIMPLE.
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe.
It’s found in plants, manure, and water.
With such abundant availability, it makes perfect sense to use Hydrogen to power our vehicles.
SOMETHING IN THE WATER
Hydrogen can be extracted from water through a process called electrolysis.
Passing an electrical current through water creates a chemical reaction where the result is the separation of water’s two main elements - hydrogen and oxygen.
Hydrogen is lighter than air and free of impurities.
When used in our fuel cell technology it’s extremely efficient. So much so, that Mirai emits nothing but water from the tailpipe.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Don’t worry, there’s nothing complicated about driving Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCVs).
You fuel up with Hydrogen in the same way you would a gas-powered vehicle. The Hydrogen is stored in carbon fibre, high-impact tanks. When fuel is fed into the fuel stack, and combined with oxygen from outside the vehicle, the chemical reaction that occurs generates electricity. What’s more, energy is captured every time you hit the brakes, conserving power and creating even better efficiency.
Power Control Unit
Based on the unit used in Prius, the FCV’s PCU controls energy output by deciding when to use stored energy from the battery, or draw directly from the fuel cell stack.
Electric Motor
The electric motor powers the vehicle with zero emissions, helping to ensure that water, which leaves through the tailpipe, is the only byproduct from the fuel cell stack.
Fuel Cell Stack
Oxygen from air entering through the front grille intakes is combined with Hydrogen to generate 100+ KW electricity in the high-performance polymer electrolyte fuel cell.
Boost Converter
Uses the same battery from Toyota Hybrid Vehicles and increases the voltage to 650, increasing performance and making more efficient use of the electric motor.
Battery
Using Toyota’s proven Hybrid technology, recaptured energy from braking is stored in the Nickel Hybrid Battery, providing power output and assisting when high power is required, such as on acceleration.
Hydrogen Tanks
Hydrogen is pumped into the vehicle and stored in carbon-fibre reinforced, polymer lined tanks, designed for safe fuel storage.
SAFETY FIRST
Toyota’s vision for the future of mobility demands that consumer safety comes first and foremost.
Advanced Safety innovations, specially designed for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles.
Hydrogen Tanks
Our multi-patented, carbon-fiber-wrapped, polymer-lined Hydrogen tanks, are built in a three layer structure and absorb five times the crash energy of steel.
Shut Off Sensors
The sensor system automatically shuts the tank’s hydrogen output valve to prevent hydrogen from travelling to potentially damaged systems outside of the tank in the event of a collision.
Dispersing Leakage
Hydrogen is lighter than air and because all hydrogen-related parts are located outside the cabin, if any escapes, it is quickly dispersed into the atmosphere.
You’ve Never Seen Anything Like It
Mirai is the first mass production Fuel Cell Vehicle. Powered by Hydrogen, it enables you to enjoy silent, responsive, long distance, zero-emissions driving while producing minimal impact on the planet and only water from the tailpipe.
zero
emissions
3-5 mins
hydrogen fuelling time*
151 HP
247 lb. ft. torque
500km
driving range**
-30°C
cold start rating
It’s Easy on the Eyes
Mirai Gallery
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