Toyota has set a new world record with its second-generation Mirai, a fuel cell-powered vehicle, after clocking 1003 km on a single fill.
The 1003 zero-emission kilometres were driven on public roads, south Paris, central and western France areas. The distance and consumption were certified by an independent authority at the finish line.
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Green hydrogen was used during the record attempt and the average fuel consumption was 0.55 kg/100km, with the Mirai capable of storing 5.6 kg of hydrogen.
Riding on a new rear-wheel drive platform, the new body structure allows the Mirai to have larger hydrogen tanks. The second-generation Mirai is expected to offer up to 30% increase in driving range; from 500 km previously to about 650 km.
In setting a new record, the drivers adopted an “eco-driving style” but no special techniques, that could not be used by everyday drivers, were attempted.
The four drivers in the record-setting run included the founder of Energy Observer, PR Manager of Toyota France, Mirai Product Manager, and an engineer from Toyota Europe. Energy Observer, a partner of Toyota, is the first boat equipped with a Toyota fuel cell.
During that event, the Eifel Tower was illuminated for the first time by green hydrogen, thanks to the GEH2 hydrogen generator developed by EODe where Toyota is a shareholder.
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