California Mirai Drivers Sue Toyota for Lack of Hydrogen Refueling Stations
Toyota is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging the automaker led consumers to believe there were adequate fueling stations available for its hydrogen-powered Mirai vehicle, according to Hydrogen Insight.
Filed in California, the suit claims the Mirai was sold with promises of easily accessible refueling hydrogen options, and is accusing Toyota of fraudulent concealment and misrepresentation, breaches of implied warranty, and violating California’s false advertising law.
As of this month, the number of light-duty hydrogen refueling stations in California sits at 54, while gasoline drivers have over 13,000 stations offered throughout the state.
Availability of hydrogen refueling in California has only shown signs of dwindling, with Shell closing several of its hydrogen stations in the state and Governor Gavin Newsom scaling back subsidies for developers building hydrogen refueling stations.
