What is the Toyota Mirai?

• A. Hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle that generates electricity from hydrogen.
• B. Battery-electric vehicle that runs solely on batteries.
• C. Gasoline-powered sedan with a traditional engine.
• D. Plug-in hybrid with external charging.

Answer: (A)

The Toyota Mirai is a hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle. It stores hydrogen in high‑pressure tanks and uses a fuel‑cell stack to convert that hydrogen with oxygen from the air into electricity. This electricity powers the vehicle’s electric motor to drive the wheels. Because energy is produced on-board from hydrogen, the only emission is water vapor, and there’s no need for a traditional gasoline engine or for plugging in to recharge. Refueling hydrogen is fast, similar to filling a gasoline car, unlike battery charging for electric vehicles.