TOKYO (Kashmir English): Toyota will introduce its third-generation fuel cell system on Feb. 19, 2025, in Tokyo at the International Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo.
The new system includes groundbreaking improvements in durability, efficiency, and cost and is a thrilling innovation in hydrogen fuel cell technology.
According to Toyota, the new system is twice as long-lasting as the previous one, with an expected lifespan comparable to conventional diesel engines.
Also, it increases fuel efficiency by 20%, and the cruise range can be increased with advancements in cell design and manufacturing methods keeping costs under control.
It is also very versatile, and it is used in various fields including automotive, trucks, ships, railways, and power generation applications. Toyota has had experience with hydrogen fuel cell technology since the Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle was launched in 2014, selling around 28,000 units and supplying more than 2,700 fuel cell systems for buses and generators.
Yet, the company’s attempts to use its hydrogen fuel cell system in an automobile have been marred by issues of hydrogen fuel cost, storage space, and limited applications, which have not allowed wide usage of the system.
Nevertheless, Toyota asserts that it has overcome such issues with its new system but only time will tell whether such improvements will be of any benefit when implemented.
This firm will launch the system in nations such as Japan, Europe, North America, and China after 2026, which can prove to be a milestone for hydrogen fuel cell technology development.
With the world becoming increasingly inclined towards cleaner and greener energy solutions, Toyota’s third-generation fuel cell system is one step in the direction of a greener and cleaner world.
