zero emission Toyota Merai all set to hit Indian auto market
Any motorheads out here? How about a motorhead with an inclination towards a carbon neutral world?
Lucky for you, Toyota has launched India’s first hydrogen fuel cell powered electric vehicle Mirai. The hydrogen powered sedan has been introduced in the country as a part of pilot project that is being conducted by international center for automated Technology ICAT along with Toyota Kirloskar motor Private Limited to study and evaluate the Toyota Mirai on Indian roads and climate condition.
Wearing one of Toyota’s most beautiful designs, the 2022 Mirai sedan looks like it rolled straight out of a future where boxy SUVs are so passé. Its flowing lines and upscale appearance distract from its true party piece, which is its hydrogen-powered propulsion system. Acceleration is leisurely from the onboard electric motor, but the Mirai is a zero-emission option that lets drivers refuel in mere minutes rather than waiting around at an EV charger. The interior is posh, its ride is forgiving, and handling is unexpectedly lively, but the Mirai can’t venture too far away from areas where hydrogen fueling stations are available.
The Toyota Mirai is powered by what’s called a fuel-cell electric powertrain, meaning that hydrogen (which could actually come from cow manure, among other sources) is converted into electricity by the on-board fuel cell—essentially a chemical laboratory on wheels. Fuel cells create electricity by stripping electrons from hydrogen atoms; the hydrogen then bonds to oxygen to create water, while the electrons power the electric motor. The electric motor powering the Mirai produces 182 horsepower, all of which is sent through a one-speed direct-drive transmission to the rear wheels. Although Toyota claims the Mirai requires a leisurely 9.1-seconds to reach 60 mph, the immediate nature of the electric motor’s power delivery makes it feel perkier than that when driving around town. Likewise, the rear-wheel drive chassis delivers a surprising level of athleticism while preserving a refined and composed ride.
The Toyota mirai FC is capable of running up to 646 km on a single charge. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has launched a pilot study on hydrogen-based advanced fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), Toyota Mirai. On launching this pilot project, Gadkari said that this project aims to create an ecosystem for such vehicles in the country. The road transport and highway minister said that FCEV is one of the best zero-emission solutions. The Toyota Mirai is an environment-friendly car with no tailpipe emissions except for the water. He further said that green hydrogen can be produced using renewable energy and biomass.
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