Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) powered by hydrogen have a unique role in the decarbonisation of transport and the wider economy. They are crucial in delivering zero emissions across many kinds of road transport, from passenger cars such as the Mirai, to vans, trucks and buses.
Fuel cell technology and carbon neutrality
For over 30 years, Toyota has invested significantly in its world-leading fuel cell technology. Instead of using power from electricity stored in a battery, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) generate their electricity through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen in a fuel cell stack. It’s a process that leads to zero emissions apart from water. Refuelling the hydrogen tank from a pump takes less than five minutes. Once on the road, a FCEV gives a zero-emission journey that’s as safe, convenient and enjoyable as in a conventional vehicle.
