Toyota's Milestone in Hydrogen Progress: Fuel Cell Hilux Prototype Project
Key Ideas
- Toyota's hydrogen fuel cell Hilux project advances to final phase, showcasing a commitment to a zero carbon future.
- Project includes prototype evaluation, field testing, customer demonstrations, and aims to contribute to the future of hydrogen technology.
- Fuel cell Hilux integrates proven Toyota fuel cell technology, offers long driving range, high payload capability, and zero emissions.
- Toyota expects Europe to lead in hydrogen fuel markets by 2030, with plans for commercialization and wider hydrogen eco-system development.
Toyota's project to develop a hydrogen fuel cell Toyota Hilux pick-up has reached its final phase, marking a significant milestone in Toyota's journey towards a zero carbon future. The project, supported by UK Government funding, involved building ten fuel cell Hilux prototypes for testing and demonstration. The project aims to contribute to Toyota's multi-path strategy for carbon neutrality, with a focus on different powertrain technologies to meet diverse user needs. The fuel cell Hilux prototype showcases how fuel cell technology can be integrated into a pick-up vehicle, offering a driving range of up to 373 miles and a higher payload capability compared to other zero emission alternatives. The project began with a feasibility study in 2022 and involved various consortium partners to reach its concluding phase. Toyota envisions Europe as a significant hydrogen fuel market by 2030 and has announced plans for the Hydrogen Factory Europe. The project not only aims to advance hydrogen technology but also stimulate the development of wider hydrogen ecosystems and infrastructure across Europe.