Toyota’s “hydrogen engine Corolla”
Toyota’s liquid hydrogen engine car: appeared in the 24-hour endurance race!
-SUBARU entered with BRZ CNF Concept, and MAZDA entered with his Bio concept
From the latest article in the Nihon Keizai Shimbun
Toyota Motor:
On May 27, Toyota entered a liquid hydrogen engine vehicle in a 24-hour endurance race.
This is the first time for him to participate in a race with a liquid hydrogen engine, having previously competed with a gaseous hydrogen engine vehicle.
Vehicles powered by liquid hydrogen fuel:
Liquids can extend the cruising distance, but high technology is required for filling and storage.
Identify problems in the race and use them in the development of mass-produced cars.
Toyota President Tsuneharu Sato and Mazda President-elect Katsuhiro Moro hold a press conference before the race.
Fuji Speedway 24 Hours Endurance Race:
Around 3:00 pm on May 27, the 24-hour endurance race began at Fuji Speedway.
Contestants will run their vehicles until the 28th.
Toyota’s hydrogen engine Corolla:
This time, we changed the piping design, which was the cause of the previous fire, and achieved a weight reduction of more than 50 kg.
Equipped with EyeSight: Subaru’s racing vehicle “BRZ CNF Concept”
Other automakers are also showcasing vehicles with next-generation environmental technology.
SUBARU “BRZ CNF Concept”:
SUBARU participated in the “BRZ CNF Concept” equipped with EyeSight.
EyeSight automatically detects race conditions and informs the driver on the display.
Avoid accidents by making full use of AI vehicle monitoring data analysis.
Participated in the Super Taikyu series ST-Q class: No. 55 MAZDA3 Bio concept.
Mazda MAZDA3 Bio concept:
Mazda participated in the race with a diesel engine vehicle that uses biofuel.
Euglena and fuel made from waste cooking oil are used.
Demonstration experiments will be carried out for the spread of biodiesel fuel.
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