The Latest Toyota FCHV: 466 Miles On One Charge - DigInfo

http://movie.diginfo.tv DigInfo News With 18% of the worlds carbon dioxide production created by the 850 million vehicles driven on our planet, Toyota continues to develop and improve their fuel cell vehicle technology with the ultimate aim of making eco-friendly cars available to everyone. The FCHV features a cruising distance of 466 miles on one charge, over double compared to the 205 miles of the previous version, has a maximum speed of 96 Mph, and weighs 4136 pounds. Toyota have improved the fuel efficiency of their fuel cell power-train by refining the design of their stack and improving the control software for the stack and the battery charging system. The previous 5,000 psi hydrogen tanks have also been replaced by new 10,000 psi tanks allowing more hydrogen to be stored on board. Not only is toyota making steady progress in research and development relating to cruising distance, low-temperature starts, durability and reduced costs, they are also currently working in conjunction with the japanese government and energy companies to develop the supply infrastructure to support this technology. The Toyota Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle will be available for a test drive at this years Tokyo Motor Show, to be held in October.