A prototype hydrogen combustion car by Toyota

Toyota’s engineers equipped the 1.6l 3-cylinder turbo engine from the GR Corolla with high-pressure hydrogen direct injection engine technology from motorsport activity. They added the hydrogen tank packaging know-how from the Toyota Mirai. The result was a Corolla Cross hydrogen prototype capable of transporting five passengers and their luggage. Real-world evaluation is currently being carried out alongside ongoing digital development, with the vehicle soon to begin winter testing in northern Japan.

Hydrogen combustion offers key benefits. The ability to leverage existing internal combustion engine technologies. Quick refueling times. A significant reduction in the need for limited supply elements like lithium and nickel. Toyota believes that hydrogen combustion could lead to widespread, accessible carbon-reduction solutions faster. There’s certainly a clear opportunity for hydrogen combustion cars in motorsports!

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