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Toyota broadly outlines next-generation Prius; developing wireless inductive charging for the plug-in model; bullish on hydrogen

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Toyota’s next-generation Prius will deliver significantly improved fuel economy in a more compact package that is lighter in weight and lower in cost, according to Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Managing Officer Satoshi Ogiso. Toyota’s first commercially available hydrogen fuel cell vehicle will go on sale in global markets in 2015.

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Opinion: Debunking the mythsWhy fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are viable for the mass market

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A hydrogen-powered version of Hyundai’s Tucson sport utility vehicle has already appeared in southern California showrooms. In August 2014, Hyundai’s ix35 fuel cell model was driven a record distance for a hydrogen-powered production car on a single tank, covering 435 miles across three Scandinavian countries.

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Toyota Advanced Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle Achieves 431 Mile Estimated Range; Toyota Targeting Commercialization Within Six Years

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The Toyota Highlander Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle – Advanced (FCHV-adv) ( earlier post ) achieved an estimated range of 431 miles on a single full tank of compressed hydrogen gas, and an average fuel economy of 68.3 Currently, hydrogen gas pricing is not fixed, but DOE targets future pricing at $2 to $3 per kilogram.

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COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

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Fleet owners and operators or shared mobility platforms: ABB; Astra Zeneca; BT Group; Capgemini; Centrica; Danfoss; E.On; EDP; GlaxoSmithKline; Highland Electric Fleets HP Inc.; Unilever; Vattenfall; Zenith; Zurich.

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Toyota Concerned About Market Viability of Plug-ins, Sees Clear Path to Commercialization of Fuel Cell Technology in 2015

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A recent test with a Highlander Fuel Cell Vehicle achieved a range of 431 miles on a single fill of compressed hydrogen, representing fuel consumption of 68.2 We believe that hydrogen and fuel cells have a potential to significantly reduce the environmental impact of the automobile. ”.

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2025-2035: Rewriting The Automotive History

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Now the conventional companies face the huge problem of transitioning from an ICE engine culture to an EV culture and this can be scary for the big corporates who have been operating with ICE-powered cars. ” Honda is one of a few automakers promoting hydrogen (fuel cells) as a viable alternative to batteries. Hyundai-Kia.

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Toyota questions viability of plug-in technology

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According to Michael O’Brien, the company’s US corporate manager, Toyota has key questions regarding market acceptance for the technology and who the target buyers might be. Japanese car manufacturer Toyota may be seen as the hybrid car king, but it has openly called into question the viability of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles.

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