Toyota Begins FCHV Development Program

Toyota initiated a development and demonstration program focused on the Toyota FCHV, a hybrid hydrogen fuel cell vehicle derived from the Toyota Highlander SUV. This program aimed to explore the viability of hydrogen fuel cell technology in automotive applications. The FCHV project is part of Toyota's broader commitment to sustainable transportation solutions, which includes the development of various prototypes and concepts since the late 1990s. Notable models in this series include the FCHV-1, FCHV-2, FCHV-3, FCHV-4, and the FCHV-adv, each representing advancements in fuel cell technology and vehicle performance. In addition to passenger vehicles, Toyota also expanded its FCHV initiative to include a bus model based on the Hino Blue Ribbon City low-floor bus, showcasing the versatility of hydrogen fuel cells in different types of transportation.