The Toyota FCV Concept will be on display for the first time at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, and it previews the fuel cell vehicle Toyota plans to launch around 2015 - as a pioneer in the development of hydrogen-powered vehicles.
Toyota's progressive improvement in hydrogen fuel cell technology has given the car a range of at least 500km on a full tank and a refuelling time of around three minutes.
Measuring 4,870mm in length, 1,810mm in width and 1,535mm in height - with a wheelbase of 2,780mm - the Japanese firm believes the FCV Concept's exterior design expresses the key characteristics of a fuel cell vehicle. The front end features pronounced air intakes, while an air-to-water theme is captured in the flowing liquid profile of the doors, a wave motif on the filler cap and a rear end treatment inspired by the stern of a catamaran.
The powertrain features Toyota's proprietary compact and lightweight fuel cell stack and a pair of high-pressure (70mPa) hydrogen tanks, located beneath the specially designed body. The compact packaging allows the FCV to ferry up to four occupants.
The Toyota FC stack has a 4bhp/L power output density, which is more than twice that of the system previously used in the FCHV-adv concept, and a maximum power output of at least 134bhp.
It is also equipped with a high-efficiency boost converter. By increasing the voltage, Toyota has been able to make the motor smaller and reduce the number of fuel cells, leading to a system that is more compact overall, yet delivers better performance at reduced cost.
Toyota's progressive improvement in hydrogen fuel cell technology has given the car a range of at least 500km on a full tank and a refuelling time of around three minutes.
Measuring 4,870mm in length, 1,810mm in width and 1,535mm in height - with a wheelbase of 2,780mm - the Japanese firm believes the FCV Concept's exterior design expresses the key characteristics of a fuel cell vehicle. The front end features pronounced air intakes, while an air-to-water theme is captured in the flowing liquid profile of the doors, a wave motif on the filler cap and a rear end treatment inspired by the stern of a catamaran.
The powertrain features Toyota's proprietary compact and lightweight fuel cell stack and a pair of high-pressure (70mPa) hydrogen tanks, located beneath the specially designed body. The compact packaging allows the FCV to ferry up to four occupants.
The Toyota FC stack has a 4bhp/L power output density, which is more than twice that of the system previously used in the FCHV-adv concept, and a maximum power output of at least 134bhp.
It is also equipped with a high-efficiency boost converter. By increasing the voltage, Toyota has been able to make the motor smaller and reduce the number of fuel cells, leading to a system that is more compact overall, yet delivers better performance at reduced cost.
