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Toyota unveils nextgen Mirai Concept at Tokyo Motor Show
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oyota Motor Corporation previewed the next generation of its Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle at the recent 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. The ‘Mirai Concept’ on show is a final-stage development model of the second-generation Mirai, which will feature enhanced fuel cell technology that offers up to 30% greater range as well as improved acceleration and performance, and increased hydrogen capacity. Since the first-generation Toyota Mirai was launched in 2014 [FCB, November 2014, p1], approximately 10 000 cars have been sold globally. The second-generation Mirai is scheduled for launch in late 2020, initially in Japan, North America and Europe, and will represent the next step in FCEV technology. The vehicle has been totally redesigned, based on Toyota’s premium rear-wheel-drive TNGA platform, to combine greater agility and driving performance with a sleek and elegant coupe-inspired design. The fuel cell system configuration using the TNGA platform also allows for five seats instead of the four in the current car. Toyota remains committed to scalable hydrogen fuel cell technology as a powertrain with tremendous potential [see also next item]. The company has installed fuel cell powertrains into a test fleet of Kenworth Class 8 semi-trailer trucks, which are currently being used for moving freight in and around the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles in California [May 2019, p3]. Toyota announcement and photos: https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/29933463.html Toyota Mirai: https://tinyurl.com/toyota-europe-mirai
Caetano launches its H2.City Gold bus with Toyota fuel cell tech
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ortuguese bus manufacturer CaetanoBus unveiled its H2.City Gold hydrogen fuel cell powered electric bus at the recent Busworld Europe 2019 trade show in Brussels, Belgium. The company is the first in Europe to use the advanced fuel cell technology developed by Japanese automaker Toyota.
The H2.City Gold hydrogen electric bus takes advantage of the best of Toyota technology [FCB, October 2018, p2], using the same 60 kW PEM fuel cell stack as the Toyota Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle [see also above item]. The new bus is available in 10.7 and 12 m (35 and 40 ft) variants, with a range of 400 km (250 miles) and refueling in less than 9 min, and complements Caetano’s existing range of electric buses. The first vehicles will be delivered in 2020. ‘Thanks to their long-standing relationship with Toyota, their understanding of market requirements and their technical capabilities, CaetanoBus was the ideal partner to start the development of our powertrain sales activities in Europe,’ says Dr Johan van Zyl, President and CEO of Toyota Motor Europe. ‘I look forward to receiving the first market feedback from this initiative, and the expansion of the supply business of hydrogen fuel cell technology.’ The buses features hydrogen storage systems supplied by US-based Agility Fuel Solutions, a Hexagon Composites business [see page 12]. CaetanoBus: www.caetanobus.pt
Goldi and Horizon plan fuel cell buses for new European project
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ungarian bus and tram builder Goldi Mobility is collaborating with Singapore-based Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies and Scottish fuel cell integration specialist Hy-Hybrid Energy to build and deploy 18 m (60 ft) buses in Europe in the GOLDiON® project. Goldi Mobility plans to offer 12 and 18 m (40 and 60 ft) fuel cell buses across the European Union, from its manufacturing base in central Hungary. The first buses offered will be 18 m articulated buses powered by 100 kW PEM fuel cell systems from Horizon. Goldi aims to build on Horizon’s extensive know-how in PEM fuel cells to establish itself as the first mover in hydrogen powered buses in Hungary. With Tier 1 automotive companies already established there, there is a clear opportunity to leverage local manufacturing supply chains and human resources to play a meaningful role within the EU market. ‘Horizon is pleased to confirm our first European customer for the new Horizon 100 kW fuel cell system [FCB, August 2019, p10], which we believe has the potential to become the benchmark for high-power fuel cell modules,’ says George Gu, Chairman of Horizon. ‘Working with partners in Europe
November 2019
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Toyota unveils nextgen Mirai Concept at Tokyo Motor Show
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oyota Motor Corporation previewed the next generation of its Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle at the recent 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. The ‘Mirai Concept’ on show is a final-stage development model of the second-generation Mirai, which will feature enhanced fuel cell technology that offers up to 30% greater range as well as improved acceleration and performance, and increased hydrogen capacity. Since the first-generation Toyota Mirai was launched in 2014 [FCB, November 2014, p1], approximately 10 000 cars have been sold globally. The second-generation Mirai is scheduled for launch in late 2020, initially in Japan, North America and Europe, and will represent the next step in FCEV technology. The vehicle has been totally redesigned, based on Toyota’s premium rear-wheel-drive TNGA platform, to combine greater agility and driving performance with a sleek and elegant coupe-inspired design. The fuel cell system configuration using the TNGA platform also allows for five seats instead of the four in the current car. Toyota remains committed to scalable hydrogen fuel cell technology as a powertrain with tremendous potential [see also next item]. The company has installed fuel cell powertrains into a test fleet of Kenworth Class 8 semi-trailer trucks, which are currently being used for moving freight in and around the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles in California [May 2019, p3]. Toyota announcement and photos: https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/29933463.html Toyota Mirai: https://tinyurl.com/toyota-europe-mirai
Caetano launches its H2.City Gold bus with Toyota fuel cell tech
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ortuguese bus manufacturer CaetanoBus unveiled its H2.City Gold hydrogen fuel cell powered electric bus at the recent Busworld Europe 2019 trade show in Brussels, Belgium. The company is the first in Europe to use the advanced fuel cell technology developed by Japanese automaker Toyota.
The H2.City Gold hydrogen electric bus takes advantage of the best of Toyota technology [FCB, October 2018, p2], using the same 60 kW PEM fuel cell stack as the Toyota Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle [see also above item]. The new bus is available in 10.7 and 12 m (35 and 40 ft) variants, with a range of 400 km (250 miles) and refueling in less than 9 min, and complements Caetano’s existing range of electric buses. The first vehicles will be delivered in 2020. ‘Thanks to their long-standing relationship with Toyota, their understanding of market requirements and their technical capabilities, CaetanoBus was the ideal partner to start the development of our powertrain sales activities in Europe,’ says Dr Johan van Zyl, President and CEO of Toyota Motor Europe. ‘I look forward to receiving the first market feedback from this initiative, and the expansion of the supply business of hydrogen fuel cell technology.’ The buses features hydrogen storage systems supplied by US-based Agility Fuel Solutions, a Hexagon Composites business [see page 12]. CaetanoBus: www.caetanobus.pt
Goldi and Horizon plan fuel cell buses for new European project
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ungarian bus and tram builder Goldi Mobility is collaborating with Singapore-based Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies and Scottish fuel cell integration specialist Hy-Hybrid Energy to build and deploy 18 m (60 ft) buses in Europe in the GOLDiON® project. Goldi Mobility plans to offer 12 and 18 m (40 and 60 ft) fuel cell buses across the European Union, from its manufacturing base in central Hungary. The first buses offered will be 18 m articulated buses powered by 100 kW PEM fuel cell systems from Horizon. Goldi aims to build on Horizon’s extensive know-how in PEM fuel cells to establish itself as the first mover in hydrogen powered buses in Hungary. With Tier 1 automotive companies already established there, there is a clear opportunity to leverage local manufacturing supply chains and human resources to play a meaningful role within the EU market. ‘Horizon is pleased to confirm our first European customer for the new Horizon 100 kW fuel cell system [FCB, August 2019, p10], which we believe has the potential to become the benchmark for high-power fuel cell modules,’ says George Gu, Chairman of Horizon. ‘Working with partners in Europe
November 2019