Toyota has unveiled plans for a third-generation hydrogen fuel cell system, outlining intent to advance hydrogen mobility options, reports Inside EVs.
The automaker has not seen tremendous success with hydrogen powertrains, selling just 1,778 of its hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles last year, on top of a 55.8% drop in performance from 2023. However, the company has continued to see success with hydrogen in commercial applications, such as stationary generators, train locomotives, big rigs, and construction equipment.
The third-gen FC System is up to two times more dependable than the previous generation. Toyota likened its dependability to diesel engines, but with a maintenance-free design.
Drivers will have 20% more range with the new fuel cell, which Toyota said is smaller, lighter, and more efficient. The automaker added that it would be cheaper to produce, too, on account of improvements in cell design and manufacturing processes.
Toyota added that the first commercial applications of the new fuel cell system will be in Japan, Europe, North America, and China, after 2026 at the earliest.
