Toyota Admits Hydrogen Fueled Mirai Has “Not Been Successful”, the brand won’t give up on the technology – Motor1.
Toyota said it would not comment on future products regarding the Mirai. The company’s decision does not affect the research and development of hydrogen combustion engines. Toyota plans to continue refining hybrid fuel-cell technology for passenger vehicles.
It was a small surprise to see Toyota launch a second-generation Mirai. The hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle was never a strong seller, but that didn’t stop the company from investing in the technology. Two years later, though, Toyota is singing a different tune. The Mirai has not been successful, with the company deciding to develop the technology for commercial vehicles.
Toyota’s chief technology officer, Hiroki Nakajima, said during the Japan Mobility Show that it has been “difficult to realize” hydrogen fueling stations, according to Autocar. This has limited the Mirai’s sales, which has “not been successful.” According to the US Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center, there are only 57 hydrogen refueling locations in the US, all in California.
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Toyota Admits Hydrogen-Fueled Mirai Has “Not Been Successful”, October 26, 2023
