By SEMA News Editors
Toyota Motor Corporation has introduced a new fuel-cell (FC) system, its third-generation fuel-cell system is part of its continued efforts toward the realization of a hydrogen society.
The all-new system is designed to meet the particular needs of the commercial sector with the same durability as conventional diesel-powered engines, Toyota said. Additionally, the new system features improvements in performance, including fuel efficiency and a reduction in costs compared to the prior version.
In addition to passenger vehicles, the system will be expanded for use in heavy-duty commercial vehicles and is planned for introduction in markets mainly in Japan, Europe, North America and China after 2026 at the earliest.
Toyota shared the main features of the third-gen FC system include:
- Improvement in durability, up to 2x that of the prior generation, achieving durability comparable to diesel engines and maintenance-free design.
- Improvement in fuel efficiency of 1.2x that of the prior generation, allowing for a 20% more cruising range.
- Significant cost reduction through innovations in cell design and manufacturing processes.
The third-gen FC system was unveiled for the first time on Wednesday, February 19, at the H2 & FC EXPO (International Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo) in Tokyo, Japan. Toyota, like others in the industry including SEMA, views hydrogen as an important fuel in pursuit of carbon neutrality.
For more information, read the Toyota announcement here.