Toyota has developed a new fuel cell hybrid vehicle that travels more than double the distance of its predecessor model, increasing the maximum cruising range from 330km to 830km (205 miles to 515 miles).

The new Toyota FCHV-adv hybrid vehicle has now a range of 830km, more than double the previous model range, making the concept more of a commercial reality.

Limited cruising ranges of previous fuel cell systems presented obstacles to widespread fuel cell vehicle use. Now the 'Toyota FCHV-adv' (fuel cell hybrid vehicle-advanced) improves the cruising range with its newly designed high-performance Toyota FC Stack.

Fuel efficiency was improved by 25 per cent through improving fuel cell unit performance, enhancing the regenerative brake system and reducing energy consumed by the auxiliary system. Further changes include incorporating degradation control for the electrode catalyst and improving fuel cell durability.

Furthermore, equipping the vehicle with Toyota-developed high-pressure hydrogen tanks makes it possible to travel approximately 830km (515 miles) on a single fuelling - performance that more than doubles that of the Toyota FCHV-adv's predecessor, the Toyota FCHV.

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