Toyota’s New Fuel Cell Vehicle

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T O Y O TA S N EW F UEL C E L L V E H I C L E
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I N T R O D U C T I O N

• Toyota's new fuel cell sedan is set for release
  in 2015, and it's likely to cause shock-waves
  throughout the auto industry. This is a
  revolutionary new car design that combines eco-
  friendliness with ease of use. Let's take a look
  at the fuel cell sedan and its various features.

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W H AT I S A F U E L C E L L
V E H I C L E ? A fuel cell vehicle is powered by
electricity generated by hydrogen and oxygen.
Unlike gasoline, hydrogen is an environmentally
friendly substance. It can also be easily
produced from a variety of sources.
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H I S T O R Y OF
F U E L C E L L V E H I C L E S In 2002, Toyota
introduced a limited-edition fuel cell vehicle,
the Toyota FCHV, in Japan and America. In 2008,
the Toyota FCHV-adv further refined the idea.
This was another limited run, available only to
select buyers. In 2013, the Toyota FCV Concept
debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show. This car
featured an enhancement of the hydrogen tank
design.
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E CO - F R I E N D LY D E S I G N
Toyota's fuel cell sedan includes a number of
environmentally friendly features. For one thing,
it doesn't emit CO2at all. As previously noted,
its hydrogen supply can be derived from a large
number of sources. Theres no danger of
a hydrogen shortage!
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H I G H - P E R F O R M A N C EC A P A B I L I T
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Toyotas new fuel cell vehicle has a travel range
of around 700km. The vehicle boasts excellent
acceleration. It drives smoothly and
silentlymuch more so than a traditional
gasoline- based automobile. The engine can be
started up in temperatures as low as -30 C.
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S U P E R I O R TO E L E C T R I C
V E H I C L E S Because it runs on hydrogen, the
fuel cell vehicle is far superior to standard
electric vehicles. The car can cover long
distances at less expense. The hydrogen tanks can
be refilled with minimal hassleit takes only
about three minutes. Substantially more time is
needed to recharge an electric vehicle.
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O T H E R F E AT U R E S
This fuel cell sedan can generate enough energy
to power a typical home for a full week. It has
an output power density of 3kW/L. The tank
storage capacity of the new vehicle has been
increased by 20 over the Toyota FCH-adv.
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W H E NW I L L I T B E
A V A I L A B L E ? Toyota plans to start selling
the Fuel Cell sedan in Japan by April 2015. Sales
will begin in the U.S. and Europe in summer
2015. A network of hydrogen stations has already
been built in Japan to accommodate demand for the
new cars.
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Sources

• http//www.toyota-global.com/innovation/environmen
  tal_technology/fuelcell_vehicle/

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Summary

• Set for release in 2015, Toyota's new fuel cell
  sedan is an eco-friendly automobile with a
  variety of features that make it superior to
  traditional gasoline and electric cars.