Toyota has announced a new highly efficient fuel-cell (FC) system that will enable vehicles to travel 20% further per kilogram of hydrogen than its existing model.
The new third-generation system is also more compact and twice as durable as the second generation, “achieving durability comparable to diesel engines and maintenance-free design”, said the Japanese automaker.
“The all-new 3rd Gen FC System is designed to meet the particular needs of the commercial sector… Additionally, the new system features significant improvements in performance, including fuel efficiency and a significant reduction in costs compared to the prior version [which was introduced in 2020],” the company explained.
Toyota is planning to introduce the new fuel-cell system “in markets mainly in Japan, Europe, North America, and China after 2026 at the earliest”.
In addition to road vehicles, the new fuel-cell can also be used in stationary generators, trains and ships.
“To further accelerate the use cases and adoption of FC technology to achieve a hydrogen society, the continuous evolution of FC technology is necessary, and this 3rd Gen FC system represents a significant step-change.”
The third-generation fuel-cell system will be officially unveiled at the H2 & FC Expo in Tokyo next Wednesday.
