Toyota Fcv Concept - Geneva motor show 2014

We're in Switzerland for the 2014 Geneva Motor Show and we have an exciting glimpse into the not-so-far away future with the Toyota FCV Concept Seen for the first time in Europe the new fuel cell powered concept showcases what Toyota plans to commercialise in 2015 The upcoming sedan-type fuel cell vehicle is poised to become a pioneer in hydrogen-powered vehicles So, what are hydrogen fuel cell vehicles? For Toyota, fuel cell is the closest technology to the ultimate zero-emissions eco-car Emitting only water fuel cell vehicles have the potential to solve a number of energy and emissions concerns in the world today Toyota's current fuel cell technology is already a leading player achieving the world's highest power output density of three kilowatts per litre The FCV concept has more than one hundred kilowatts of power at its disposal and can reach a maximum speed of one hundred and seventy kilometres per hour With the full-scale launch just over the horizon Toyota is also working to reduce total fuel cell system cost which in turn, reduces the retail price Owning a fuel cell vehicle will be much like owning a conventionally-powered vehicle Hydrogen refuelling time is just three minutes and the cruising range is more than five hundred kilometres Like all Toyota vehicles the FCV concept has already gone through extensive testing to ensure safety and reliability With pronounced air intakes in the front sleek, flowing, fluid motion design lines on the side and the catamaran-inspired rear the FCV concept is designed to evoke the two key characteristics of fuel cell vehicles it emits only water and the acceleration produced by the electric motors is powerful