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The world's leading automaker in the development of hybrid vehicles will enter the fuel cell vehicle segment in two years. Toyota will unveil a prototype of its pre-production hydrogen-powered Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle next week at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
The Toyota Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle concept features the same Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain as the Prius hybrid, along with two high-pressure hydrogen tanks and a 21 kWh battery.
The Japanese automaker announced that the model offers improved performance compared to the FCV-R concept, which debuted in 2011. In particular, engineers were able to reduce the size of the fuel cell stack, increase its energy efficiency, and extend the maximum range of the hydrogen-powered model. The brand's press release notes that the Toyota Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle can travel over 560 km. The vehicle's powertrain is capable of operating at temperatures as low as -30°C.
The production version of the Toyota Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle will be available on the market for around $110,000.
At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Toyota will also introduce the public to the hybrid version of the Yaris hatchback, alongside the hydrogen-powered vehicle. The Yaris Hybrid-R model is equipped with a powertrain that delivers a combined output of 420 hp.
