Toyota's Liquid Hydrogen-Powered GR Corolla H2 Concept Shines at Fuji 24 Hours
Key Ideas
- Toyota's GR Corolla H2 Concept, powered by liquid hydrogen, showed significant improvement at the Fuji 24 Hours race.
- Despite falling short of the previous lap record, the car's efficiency and performance greatly improved, completing 83.6% of the winning car's laps.
- The car saw enhancements in efficiency, refueling time, weight reduction, and introduced a 'lean combustion' mode for increased efficiency.
- In addition to the hydrogen-powered car, Toyota also fielded a low-carbon gasoline-powered entry, winning the ST-Q class at the race.
Toyota's GR Corolla H2 Concept, powered by liquid hydrogen, had a successful run at the Fuji 24 Hours race. Although it missed its previous lap record, the car completed 83.6% of the winning car's laps, a significant improvement from its performance in 2022. The team focused on enhancing the car's efficiency, refueling time, and weight reduction since the previous year's challenges. By introducing a 'lean combustion' mode and a new internal piston structure for the filling valve, the car aimed at increased efficiency and improved performance. In addition to the hydrogen-powered car, Toyota also entered a low-carbon gasoline-powered vehicle in the race, which won the ST-Q class. Overall, the event showcased technological advancements and competitive spirit in the world of racing.