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Toyota Is Working On A Hydrogen-Powered Corolla Cross
Jun. 12, 2022 6:43 AM ET by Jarryd Neves Electric Vehicles / 7 Comments The company is trialing the technology in its popular crossover. The fast-approaching electric era has coaxed the world's automakers into introducing a slew of electric vehicles that cater to changing legislation and market demands. There are, however, a few companies that remain hesitant to commit to a fully-electric lineup and continue to explore different avenues that lead to an emissions-free future. One such carmaker is Toyota. Yes, it offers a variety of hybrids and, yes, it has also committed to introducing as many as 16 EVs in the coming years. But that doesn't mean the company is fully on-board with the idea. When asked why Toyota isn't following in Honda's footsteps and aiming for a fully-electric lineup, company director Shigeki Terashi said "it's too early to concentrate on one option." One of the many ideas Toyota is exploring is hydrogen. The carmaker already offers the Mirai in certain markets and has already demonstrated the alternative fuel's usability in a motorsport setting. Now, the automotive giant is experimenting with hydrogen power in the more conventional Corolla Cross. Toyota Toyota Toyota Toyota Toyota has set the ball rolling on commercial hydrogen engine vehicles and the Corolla Cross is just one of many test beds. Like the race car seen here, the crossover is powered by a turbocharged three-cylinder engine and is equipped with two compressed gas hydrogen tanks, sited under the floor. As technology improves on the racetrack, Toyota will continue to make advances in the road car too. There are several challenges facing the company, however. In an attempt to improve the travel range of the Corolla, the team is hard at work attempting to install liquid hydrogen. This has several benefits. Not only will this bring hydrogen driving distances to an ICE-powered car, but it will also greatly reduce the size of hydrogen filling stations. The reason for this increased range is down to the fact that liquid hydrogen has a higher energy density than its gaseous counterpart. Toyota Toyota Toyota Europe Toyota Europe Together with Yamaha, the company has also been working on a V8-powered hydrogen engine. With 450 horsepower on tap, it has almost all the power of a conventional ICE engine with far fewer pollutants spewing out the tailpipes. This is a massive development and, if successful, could save the combustion engine from its beckoning demise. The company has also revealed a hydrogen-powered GR Yaris. Toyota isn't alone on this - Porsche continues to work on its synthetic eFuel and Audi has also introduced a sustainable fuel for its V6-powered turbodiesel engines. Remarkably, the hydrotreated vegetable oil reduces CO2 emissions to be reduced by as much as 95% when compared to regular diesel. Unlike Toyota, Audi sees this as a bridging technology and has said not even sustainable fuel will save the combustion engine. Hopefully, the Germans are wrong on this one - we're placing our hopes on Toyota. Toyota Toyota Toyota Toyota Toyota Join The Discussion
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Toyota Corolla Cross Jarryd Neves Associate Editor After wandering onto the wrong career path, Jarryd quickly abandoned his legal studies to pursue a career in journalism. An internship at a leading motoring magazine nurtured his love for reporting and prepared him for the world of finance and investment writing. Thrilling as it was, Jarryd's first love has always been motoring, and joining CarBuzz in 2022 put him back where he belongs - covering the latest automotive news and events. In his spare time, he trawls the classifieds for cheap (and ruinous) classic luxury sedans or simply cruises around in his own aging German luxobarge. Contact Jarryd @jarrydneves LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top