Toyota launches all-new hydrogen fuel cell Mirai
Toyota began development of a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle in 1992, introducing the Mirai saloon to world markets in 2014. Now a new generation Mirai is being launched, a car that Toyota says takes FCEV technology to a higher level and offers “more emotional customer appeal in terms of dynamic, contemporary styling and more rewarding driving performance”.
Toyota shows next-generation hydrogen-fuelled Mirai saloon
Toyota introduced the hydrogen-powered Mirai saloon in 2014. Now it is getting ready to take its advanced zero emission fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) technology to new heights with the second generation model. The Mirai has a driving range of around 300 miles, easy refuelling in a matter of minutes and no emissions other than pure water. Since launch, around 10,000 Mirai have been sold; at the same time, Toyota has actively supported the development of hydrogen fuel infrastructure in key markets.
Met Police adds the hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai to its fleet
The Metropolitan Police Service is set to team up with the Toyota Mirai to help create what is claimed to be the world’s largest fleet of zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell electric police vehicles.
Hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai clocks up 50,000 miles
Britain’s hardest-working Toyota Mirai has just clocked up 50,000 miles of fault-free service on London’s streets with private hire company Green Tomato Cars
Toyota sells 200,000th hybrid in the UK
Toyota has just passed the milestone of selling 200,000 petrol-electric hybrids to UK customers