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Toyota’s Mirai breaks record for one hydrogen fill
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When you think of Paris, you think of its many amazing historical sites, museums and sidewalk cafes — you don’t really think of hydrogen, let alone hydrogen-powered cars.
But that is where Toyota decided to test its new Mirai, which is driven by electric motors and fed by a hydrogen fuel-cell instead of battery power.
Starting in Orly, France on May 26, 2021 at 5:43 am, Toyota’s flagship fuel-cell car was filled up with 5.6 kilograms (12 pounds) of hydrogen.
Four drivers were employed to complete the journey, including Toyota Europe Engineer James Olden; Toyota of France product manager Maxime Le Hir; PR manager Marie Gadd; and Victorien Erussard, captain and founder of Energy Observer.
The result: a record-setting 1,003 kilometres distance travelled on one fill of hydrogen.
The challenge took place driven on public roads, south of Paris and in the Loir-et-Cher and Indre-et-Loire areas, and the distance & consumption were certified by an independent authority, ending with a Parisian flourish near the Eifel Tower, which was lit up for the first time by green hydrogen power especially for the record-breaking attempt.
That’s a significantly higher result than the previous record, set by Hyundai NEXO — 778 km (484 miles).
Green hydrogen from the HYSETCO hydrogen station in Orly was used during the record attempt and the average fuel consumption was 0.55 kg/100km.
“It’s an amazing challenge that we achieved with the new Mirai,†said Frank Marotte, CEO of Toyota France.
“Internally, it is the mindset of Start your Impossible, going beyond our own limits, that drives us, and we proved it again today.
“I would like to thank the teams of Toyota France and Toyota Europe, as well as Victorien at Energy Observer, with whom we share the same vision and the same ambition,†he said.
“It is by strong partnerships that we will be able to contribute to a better and more environmentally-friendly society. With Toyota’s ambition to go ‘Beyond Zero’ in mind: take a seat for the future.â€
The Mirai is the second-generation fuel cell electric vehicle from Toyota.
It offers more performance, a sleeker and more dynamic design and new driving dynamics compared to the first-generation product, the company said in a release.
In addition, the increased efficiency of the fuel cell system, together with higher hydrogen storage capacity and better aerodynamics, contribute to an increase of driving range to around 650 km under normal driving conditions, with less than 5 minutes refuelling time at a 700 bar refuelling station.
To achieve this 1,003 km driving distance record, the drivers adopted an “eco-driving†style but no special techniques that could not be used by everyday drivers.
Hydrogen can deliver zero-emission mobility, not only to road transport, but also to trains, boats and aircraft, and to generate energy for industries, companies and households, the company said.
While this is a great feat for hydrogen power, one of the biggest challenges hydrogen-powered vehicles face now is the proper infrastructure for refueling and the cost for owners of the vehicles.
More stations need to be installed, which shouldn’t be too tricky, but the cost is approximately $61 for every charge — whereas electric battery-powered vehicles can simply charge up at their owners’ homes.
“I am very happy to have taken this challenge of 1,000 km beyond the wheel of the new Mirai,†said Victorien Erussad, founder and captain of Energy Observer.
“Toyota has always been at the forefront of hydrogen innovation and our collaboration gets stronger year by year.
“As a former open ocean racer, I need to take challenges and I warmly thank Frank Marotte and his teams to have taken me on this zero-emission adventure, showing that nothing is impossible and that hydrogen mobility is here today!â€
Energy Observer, a partner with Toyota in zero emission research, has evolved into a company dealing with exploration and innovations. It recently presented its brand-new exhibition village dedicated to renewable energies and hydrogen in Paris.
The record for longest distanced traveled by a vehicle on any fuel was set back in 2011, when a Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI travelled 1,581.88 miles on one tank of diesel. The Passat managed to achieve an average of 76 mpg.
Sources: Toyota, Driving.ca, InsideEVs, Interesting Engineering
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After months of speculation, that something top secret and special was happening at Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation, the countdown has begun.
UAC, part of the Russian state corporation Rostec, has teased the reveal of a new fighter jet on July 20, 2021, on the first day of the MAKS 2021 International Aviation and Space Salon in Zhukovsky, Aerotime Hub reported.
The upcoming aircraft, dubbed “Checkmate,†could be a light fighter jet “with a supersonic speed capability and low radar signature,†a source told Russian news agency TASS.
And according to a newly released trailer (attached below), this aircraft could be mainly oriented towards export.
“Russia is one of the few countries in the world with full-cycle capacities for producing advanced aircraft systems, as well as a recognized trendsetter in the creation of combat aircraft,†a Rostec spokesman commented.
“The new product developed by UAC specialists should arouse genuine interest not only in our country but also in other regions of the world, including our competitors abroad.â€
In teasing its release, a press statement by Rostec gave props to Russia as one of the few countries in the world which had “full-cycle technologies for the production of advanced aircraft systems.,†Newsweek reported.
It says the upcoming unveiling will be of a “fundamentally new military aircraft.â€
It also praised Russia’s status as a world leader in “making combat aircraft,†suggesting that the new plane could be a fighter jet.
“We are convinced that the new product developed by UAC specialists will arouse genuine interest not only in our country but in other regions of the world, including our competitors abroad,†the statement added.
Chess is a motif of the aircraft’s promotion which is surrounded by mystery.
At midnight Monday, the UAC website launched a countdown clock next to an image of a black knight chess piece. It invited web users to “turn the chessboard†and view a 34-second trailer.
Adding to the intrigue is a tweet in Russian on the UAC Twitter account that says: “everything is easier than it seems. #checkmate. Something is planned.â€
Meanwhile, Defenseworld.net noted that Rostec had previously said it was developing a single-engine fighter jet.
It reported that speculation also included other possibilities such as a down-sized Su-57, or a 4.5 generation jet to challenge the F-16 Viper and the Chinese-Pakistani JF-17 Block III.Â
The War Zone also reported that the shadow of an aircraft over water in Rostec’s promotional video was similar to the Mikoyan MiG-35 multirole fighter jet.
There is strong speculation that Russia intends to do a hard sell with India.
For more than a decade, Russia has been attempting to sell the MiG-35 (NATO code name Fulcrum), an upgraded version of the MiG-29 fighter, to the Indian Air Force.
The Indian Air Force was apparently not impressed with the Fulcrum, but Russia has continued to describe India as a prospective buyer.Â
According to The Week Magazine, in May of this year, Russian news agencies reported the Sukhoi design bureau was developing a single-engine fighter.Â
At the time, TASS had reported, “The Sukhoi company is developing a single-engine light tactical plane with the take-off weight of up to 18 tonnes. The plane’s maximum speed will be above 2 Mach (twice the speed of sound).
“It will also have super-manoeuvrability and improved take-off and landing performance, thanks to a thrust vector control engine …â€
If confirmed as a single-engine fighter, the new fighter could be considered the Russian counter to the US F-35 project, which has been developed with industrial partnerships with multiple nations such as the UK, Australia, Italy and Israel.
That would also make the “Checkmate†name apt. Especially if the price point is much lower than the F-35 or other US and European fighter jets, currently being offered.
The 2021 edition of the MAKS International Aviation and Space Salon is to take place at Zhukovsky airport near Moscow from July 20 to 25, 2021.
Sources: Aerotime Hub, Newsweek, Defenseworld.net, The War Zone, The Week Magazine
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