Toyota to Start Sales of Fuel Cell Buses under the Toyota Brand from Early 2017
21 October 2016 - 3:29PM
JCN Newswire (English)
Toyota Motor Corporation will begin to sell fuel cell buses (FC
buses) under the Toyota brand from early 2017. Having already
undergone repeated field tests for practical use, the Bureau of
Transportation of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government plans to
utilize two of these FC buses (model name: Toyota FC Bus) as
fixed-route buses.
Toyota plans to introduce over 100 FC buses mainly in the Tokyo
area, ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. In view
of this, the FC buses will be sold for the first time in Japan in
early 2017, so as to help increase the level of understanding by
the general public of the utilization of FC buses as a form of
public transportation.
Moreover, in preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic
Games, the number of FC buses being introduced will increase
steadily going forward. Together with this, Toyota aims to engage
continuously in the diligent development targeted at the expansion
of the introduction of the new FC buses from 2018 so as to
contribute to the realization of a hydrogen-based society.
The Toyota FC Bus was developed by Toyota, based on the company's
experience in developing FC buses together with Hino Motors, Ltd.
(Hino). The Toyota Fuel Cell System (TFCS)(1), which was developed
for the Mirai fuel cell vehicle (FCV), has been adopted to provide
better energy efficiency in comparison with internal combustion
engines, as well as to deliver superior environmental performance
with no CO2 emissions or substances of concern (SOCs) when
driving.
The bus also uses a high-capacity external power supply system.
With a power supply capable of a 9 kW(2) maximum output, and a
large capacity of electricity supply at 235 kWh(3), the FC bus can
be used as a power source in the event of disasters, such as at
evacuation sites such as in school gymnasiums(4) or, its
electricity supply can also be harnessed for home electric
appliance use.
The Toyota Group considers the use of hydrogen to be a powerful
source of energy for the future. Toyota has released the Mirai FCV,
while also engaging in the technological and product development of
FC buses, fuel cell forklifts, as well as stationary fuel cells for
use in homes. Going forward, the group will accelerate developments
in a unified manner, so as to contribute to the realization of a
hydrogen-based society.
Main specifications of the Toyota FC Bus
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(1) A system combining hybrid technology with fuel cell technology
composed of Toyota FC stacks and high pressure hydrogen tanks
etc.
(2) Possible electric power varies depending on the performance of
the power supply unit.
(3) After DC/AC conversion by power supply unit. Power supply
capacity varies according to power supply unit conversion
efficiency, amount of remaining hydrogen and power consumption.
(4) Requires wiring work at the facilities.
About Toyota
Supported by people around the world, Toyota Motor Corporation
(TSE:7203; NYSE:TM), has endeavored since its establishment in 1937
to serve society by creating better products. As of the end of
December 2013, Toyota conducts its business worldwide with 52
overseas manufacturing companies in 27 countries and regions.
Toyota's vehicles are sold in more than 170 countries and regions.
For more information, please visit www.toyota-global.com.
Source: Toyota
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Toyota Motor Corporation
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