Toyota introduces new fuel-cell FCHV-adv with 516 mile range

Toyota today announced that it has developed a new fuel-cell hybrid system, which is powered by hydrogen and electricity, that allows its FCHV-adv model to travel a range of 516 miles. That’s more than twice the distance than its predecessor model that had a range of 205 miles.

The Toyota FCHV-adv model has already received government approval and will be available for leasing in Japan later in 2008. Toyota spokesman said that pricing and other details for overseas plans...
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Audiphile - 6/6/2008 1:17:38 PM

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Hmmm. Very impressive.

blueshirts0819 - 6/6/2008 2:59:55 PM

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They have their heads so far up their ass is coming out the mouth.

When will US automaker get it????

EL34 - 6/6/2008 3:19:49 PM

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yawn.

ghosthunter - 6/6/2008 4:34:58 PM

+7 Boost

in no time, some one will jump out with one of the following comments:

diesel >>> hybrid, and diesel >>> fuel cell.
toyota copied bmw hydrogen 7.
toyota cheated on mile range.

JUGNU - 6/6/2008 5:03:21 PM

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"a new fuel-cell hybrid system, which is powered by hydrogen and electricity"

As many said Hybrid technology has a lot of potential. Manufacturers just need to contineou developing and improving it (and no doubt most of them are doing too).

Great job Toyota.

JUGNU

LexSucks - 6/6/2008 8:39:00 PM

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zzzzzzzzzzzz

eric452 - 6/6/2008 11:31:58 PM

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Congrates to toyota

some one tell me y its the last gen highlander ?