Toyota: Hydrogen engine for Corolla racer 🎥
Toyota is developing a hydrogen engine that will be tested in a race. The 1.6-liter engine runs on hydrogen instead of gasoline and emits no CO2. The test vehicle is a Corolla. In the three-cylinder engine of the Corolla test vehicle, hydrogen is introduced into the combustion chambers of the reciprocating engine. In the GE16-GTS three-cylinder engine, the hydrogen is fed into the [...]
In the three-cylinder engine of the Corolla test vehicle, hydrogen is introduced into the combustion chambers of the reciprocating engine.
In the GE16-GTS three-cylinder engine, hydrogen is introduced into the combustion chambers of the reciprocating engine via a modified fuel supply and injection system.
Combustion is faster than with comparable gasoline engines, resulting in better engine response. In addition, vibrations are reduced. At the same time, the classic engine noise is retained.
First appearance in an endurance classic
The first use for the engine is scheduled for the 24-hour race in Fuji, Japan (May 21-23, 2021). The event is considered an endurance classic in the country.
Powered by the hydrogen engine on the front wheels, the Corolla-based hand-geared race car will be fueled with hydrogen from the Fukushima Hydrogen Energy Research Field in Namie Town (Fukushima Prefecture) during the race.
Hydrogen engines as an additional alternative
Background: On the road to climate neutrality, Toyota is focusing not only on electrification but also on fuel cell vehicles. With hydrogen engines as an additional alternative, the company wants to accelerate the development of a hydrogen-based society.
