Toyota’s hydrogen-powered vehicle Mirai broke a record of 1360 kilometers.

Electric cars continue to spread. These vehicles, which are essentially powered by a battery, are the premise for ecological balance. But moving from fossil fuel to renewable energy takes time. That’s why companies are creating a transition period with hybrid vehicles.

One of these companies Toyotaof hydrogen powered miraifuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) participates in the race with Vehicle, Southern CaliforniaHe completed a journey of 1360 kilometers in . Longest distance traveled without refueling in a fuel cell vehicle Guinness World Recordhe entered.

Toyota Mirai broke all records

The record attempt took place on August 23. Professional hypermiler behind the wheel Wayne Gerdes and co-pilot Bob Winger they started driving. This record ride took two days. The fuel tank was filled in five minutes. 2021 Mirai’s tank, Californiain Toyota Before leaving the Technical Center, it was sealed under the supervision of Guinness World Records officials and no extra fuel was provided.

Mirai went to San Ysidro, then to Santa Barbara. It then continued along the Pacific Coast Highway through Santa Monica and Malibu before returning to Gardena. The team returned with 760 kilometers recorded by GPS. Guinness officials later confirmed that the FCEV’s tank seal had not been opened and began the process of approving the record attempt.

Officials stated that the vehicle that set the record was not modified. Toyota attributes range performance to a combination of proper maintenance, fine-tuned tire pressure and hypermiling driving techniques. Toyota Motor North America Vice President Bob Carter“In 2016, the Mirai was the first production fuel cell electric vehicle to retail in North America and is now setting next-generation vehicle mileage records,” he said. “We are proud to be the leader of this exciting technology, just one of the growing zero-emission vehicles in our portfolio.”