Toyota Hydrogen fuel concept cars

Toyota gives the opportunity to a group of journalists to try out their FCV-R, a prototype hydrogen fuel car. The Japanese car manufacturer has demonstrated the Toyota FCV-R as their most prominently of hydrogen concept car. As reported by Green Car Reports, it is estimated that the car will be produced starting in 2015.

Toyota FCV-R hydrogen fuel-cell concept car. (Picture from: http://www.greencarreports.com/)

Toyota's prototype is based on the platform of Lexus HS 250h whose in Japan called Toyota Sai. The Lexus HS platform slightly larger than the Toyota Corolla but smaller than Toyota Camry, same size as the Prius. During Toyota's biggest businesses to focus on reducing the cost of hydrogen-fueled cars.

Dashboard view of Toyota FCV-R hydrogen fuel-cell concept car. (Picture from: http://www.4wheelsnews.com/)

Half a decade ago, a prototype fuel cell cars to cost U.S. $ 1 million. The cost of production of fuel cell vehicles are now approaching U.S. $ 50 thousand. These costs are still relatively expensive, but still equivalent to the price of electric cars, the technology is not currently the Toyota focus.

Approximately 11 lb (about 4.9 kg) of compressed hydrogen, could make the car cover more than 450 km, meaning further than the distance that can be electric cars like the Tesla Model S. Toyota is also trying to increase the energy density of the fuel cell that has better ability, but with less hydrogen.

Left side view of Toyota FCV-R hydrogen fuel-cell concept car. (Picture from: http://www.autoevolution.com/)

It will also provide space for a larger battery that is part of the fuel cell based hybrid system. 21 kilowatt battery can help improve mileage of Toyota FCV-R concept car. Quoted from Autoweek who also had the opportunity to try Toyota fuel cell vehicle is estimated acceleration from 0 to 60 mph is achieved in just 9 seconds with an output of 150 hp. "Much more fun than the Prius," the journalist said.

Rear view of Toyota FCV-R hydrogen fuel-cell concept car. (Picture from: http://wot.motortrend.com/)

Thanks to the electric torque, power is supplied could make the tires squeal. The production version concept of the Toyota fuel cell car will appear in the 2013 Tokyo Auto Show to be held in late November. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TOYOTA | GREEN CAR REPORTS | AUTO WEEK]

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