Toyota’s technology is truly astonishing, making groundbreaking progress in pioneering the energy society of the future! In particular, the latest hydrogen “boil-off” concept demonstrated by the Toyota Corolla prototype will amaze you with its revolutionary thinking.

Toyota has successfully developed a system to cleverly utilize the challenges of liquid hydrogen, especially the ‘boil-off gas’ that occurs during storage at -253℃. This evaporated gas was previously wasted and had environmental impacts. However, Toyota has devised a solution that exemplifies the pinnacle of science, transforming this gas into an energy source.

This groundbreaking technology allows evaporated gas to be pressurized and supplied to the engine, serving as a direct power source for the vehicle! Furthermore, this gas is converted into electricity by a fuel cell stack, which also powers the liquid hydrogen pump and onboard equipment. Surplus gas is safely converted into water vapor using a catalyst, minimizing environmental impact and truly striving to achieve a sustainable society.

Moreover, Toyota is demonstrating the capability of this technology by competing in races with a Corolla Sport equipped with a hydrogen combustion engine. Currently, they are pursuing further technological partnerships, indicating significant potential for the practical application of hydrogen energy.

As we have seen, Toyota’s efforts are breaking with traditional norms and making a significant stride in creating a sustainable future. This technology, evolving right before us, is truly amazing, and we eagerly anticipate its further progress!

Quotation:  https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/technology/boil-how-toyota-paving-new-hydrogen-path