Toyota participated in the Super Taikyu Series in Giappone on November 16-17 with a GR Corolla H2 Concept powered by liquid hydrogen. During the event, the company also presented a more advanced prototype that aims to recover and reuse hydrogen vapor generated during driving.
This innovation represents an important step forward in the development of more efficient hydrogen vehicles. Liquid hydrogen offers greater energy density than gaseous hydrogen, allowing more fuel to be stored in the same space. However, some of the hydrogen evaporates due to engine heat, a problem that Toyota is trying to solve.
Toyota’s new concept offers several ways to reuse evaporated hydrogen: additional fuelthe steam is pressurized and redirected into the engine cylinders; gelectricity generationhydrogen gas powers a small fuel cell to produce energy for on-board systems; formation of water vaporby combining hydrogen with oxygen in the air, harmless water vapor is produced to be released into the environment.
Toyota’s goal is achieve carbon neutrality through a diversified approach, not just limited to electric vehicles. The company is targeting a portfolio of technologies, including hydrogen, to help reduce emissions.
This project demonstrates Toyota’s ongoing commitment to innovation in the field of hydrogen vehiclesseeking creative solutions to increase the efficiency and performance of this alternative technology to fossil fuels.
Source: www.tomshw.it
