Toyota Australia is showcasing an innovative fuel cell food truck concept based on the Toyota Hiace called the FCV Express Diner as part of a national Hydrogen Showcase.
With a focus on highlighting the potential applications for hydrogen fuel cell technology across various industries, the FCV Express Diner is a ‘one-for-all’ example, capable of being used as a simple food truck or even for disaster relief.
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Under the skin of a Toyota Hiace is the same hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) powertrain as the Toyota Mirai sedan. Part of this entails two 700 MPa tanks that are capable of storing 5 kilogrammes of hydrogen for a driving range of approximately 400 km.
But beyond driving, the Express Diner bit of its name is another clue: it’s equipped with a mobile kitchen at the rear. There’s five induction cooktops, an oven, rice cooker, fridge, freezer, and three sinks with hot and cold water – all powered by the onboard fuel cell system.
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Not only that, the FCV Express Diner concept is also able to its powertrain to provide electricity for other external power requirements, thereby making it as a mobile generator of sorts.