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toyota-to-build-10-hydrogen-fuel-cell-electric-hilux-trucks-by-year-end

Toyota to build 10 hydrogen fuel cell electric Hilux trucks by year end

Toyota has unveiled a prototype Hilux hydrogen fuel cell electric pick-up truck – and aims to roll out 10 vehicles by the end of this year.

The ground-breaking pick-up was revealed at Toyota Manufacturing UK’s vehicle plant in Derby, England, where it has been developed in a joint project with consortium partners, supported by UK Government funding.

The new powertrain uses core elements from the Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric sedan – proven technology with almost 10 years of commercial production. The fuel cell produces no tailpipe emissions other than pure water.

Hydrogen is stored in three high-pressure fuel tanks, giving the prototype Hilux an expected driving range of more than 600km – significantly further than might be achieved with a battery electric system. The hybrid battery, which stores electricity produced on-board by the fuel cell, is positioned in the rear load deck, avoiding loss of cabin space.

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