Toyota’s green mobility solutions, using innovative hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) technology to deliver efficient performance with zero emissions, are in the spotlight at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi. 

 

Toyota is showcasing the hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai FCEV and a Fuel Cell Forklift developed by Toyota Industries Corporation throughout the three-day event from January 16. Both products play an important role in Toyota’s multiple pathway approach toward carbon neutrality.

 

Toyota began work on its hydrogen FCEV technology in 1992, which converts hydrogen and oxygen into electricity to power an electric motor and produces only water as a by-product. The company’s commitment to continually refining this technology can be seen in the groundbreaking Toyota Mirai, which offers best-in-class efficiency with zero emissions. The pioneering FCEV delivers a class-leading cruising range of 650 km and can be refueled in under five minutes, ensuring drivers enjoy the same levels of performance and convenience associated with a traditionally-powered vehicle. 

 

Fuel Cell System

The versatility of the Toyota Fuel Cell System has enabled a wide range of applications in areas such as trucks, buses, boats, and stationary generators, including the FC Forklift. This innovative solution has a refueling time of just 2 – 3 minutes, helping to ensure around-the-clock availability and making the FC Forklift especially well-suited to multi-shift operations where trucks are constantly in use.

 

Kei Fujita, Chief Representative, Middle East and Central Asia Representative ‎Office, Toyota Motor Corporation, comments: “With a fuelling time of less than five minutes, Toyota’s zero-emission hydrogen FCEV technology combines greater convenience with enhanced sustainability and is one of many promising solutions we have been exploring as part of our drive for carbon neutrality.”

 

Toyota’s participation comes as part of its long-term commitment to developing carbon neutral mobility solutions. The company successfully launched the Prius – the world’s first mass-produced Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) – in 1997 and continues to explore diverse technology options to meet the diverse needs of users across the globe. 

 

Sustainable mobility solutions

Today, Toyota offers a full lineup of sustainable mobility solutions including HEVs, Plug-in ‎‎Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs), Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), and FCEVs, and has sold more than 22 million electrified vehicles across the globe.

 

Fujita explained: “Toyota recognises that carbon neutrality is a goal with multiple pathways; there is no single best solution for all use cases in all parts of the world. By focusing on the development of diverse electrified powertrain options, we are contributing to greater choices for drivers that will increase the adoption of eco-friendly vehicles. We will continue to seek out new technologies that can accelerate the journey toward a carbon-neutral society where people can enjoy happier, healthier, and more sustainable lives.”-- TradeArabia News Service