2016 Toyota

MiraiFor the Cool Car Club

http://www.toyota.com/fuelcell/index.html

How does hydrogen

work as a fuel?● As the most abundant element in the universe, hydrogen

won’t be going anywhere soon

● Much more accessible than gas, more efficient to extract it

from other resources like water and plants

● Steps:

o Hydrogen gas travels to carbon-fiber fuel tanks

o Outside air enters gas tank

o Gas travels to fuel stack, undergoes a chemical reaction,

and electricity is eventually created

o Electricity is sent to the motor to push the car forward

when you press on the pedal

Emissions● By-product of chemical reaction is H20. So

Just clean, potable water comes from the

tailpipe. But drinking it is “not recommended”

Reliability● Over millions of miles driven in testing the

Mirai

● The technology isn’t completely new. The

fuel stack where the chemical reaction takes

place has been used in submarines

● Fueling takes 5 minutes for 300 miles

● Fueling stations are extremely rare...

Technology● Aerodynamic, futuristic styling

● Touchscreen

● Heated seats and steering wheel

● MSRP: $57,500o With tax incentives, $44,500