Toyota Introduces Hydrogen-Powered GR Corolla at ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2024 in Fuji
Key Ideas
  • Toyota showcased the #32 ORC ROOKIE GR Corolla H2 Concept, a hydrogen-powered car, at the ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2024 in Fuji.
  • The company exhibited a concept model at the event that aims to utilize boil-off gas generated while driving to improve energy efficiency.
  • Toyota is developing technology to reuse boil-off gas as fuel, generate electricity, and safely release surplus gas through a catalyst.
  • The initiative reflects Toyota's commitment to innovation in hydrogen technology and achieving carbon neutrality in the automotive industry.
Toyota recently participated in the ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2024 Empowered by BRIDGESTONE Round 7 Super Taikyu Final Fuji event in Japan, showcasing the #32 ORC ROOKIE GR Corolla H2 Concept, a hydrogen-powered GR Corolla running on liquid hydrogen. The company also introduced a concept model that envisions using boil-off gas generated while driving to enhance energy efficiency. This approach is aimed at recovering and utilizing the vaporized hydrogen to improve the overall performance of the liquid hydrogen system. Toyota is seeking partners to collaborate on developing this technology further. The innovation includes a self-pressurizer to convert boil-off gas into reusable fuel without additional energy, a small fuel cell package to generate electricity, and a catalyst to safely release surplus gas. These advancements demonstrate Toyota's dedication to pushing the boundaries of hydrogen technology and working towards carbon neutrality in the automotive sector.
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