Hydrogen-Powered GR Corolla Takes on World-First Challenge at Super Taikyu Fuji 24 Hours Race
Toyota will race the world's first liquid hydrogen-powered car equipped with a superconducting pump at the Super Taikyu Fuji 24 Hours Race, testing cutting-edge technology under extreme conditions.
- 300 L
- 220 L
- -253°C
What Happened
Toyota's liquid hydrogen-powered GR Corolla H2 concept will compete in the ENEOS Super Taikyu Series Fuji 24 Hours Race on June 5-6, 2026. It is the first race car to use a superconducting liquid hydrogen pump, which operates at -253°C and is mounted inside the fuel tank to increase capacity from 220L to 300L. The car also debuts a Direct Automatic Transmission (DAT) paired with a hydrogen engine for the first time.
220L to 300Lliters
More than 1.3 times larger, enabled by moving the pump motor inside the tank.
- Superconducting liquid hydrogen pump
- Direct Automatic Transmission (DAT) with hydrogen engine
- Lower center of gravity from relocated motor unit
Why this matters
This race helps Toyota refine hydrogen engine and pump technology for future zero-emission production vehicles, advancing a multi-pathway approach to carbon neutrality.
Terms in This Story
- superconducting liquid hydrogen pump
- A pump that uses superconducting materials to operate efficiently at ultra-low temperatures, used to transfer liquid hydrogen.
- Direct Automatic Transmission (DAT)
- An automatic transmission designed for fast shift speeds, allowing drivers to focus on driving without manual shifting.
- liquid hydrogen
- Hydrogen cooled to a liquid state at -253°C for denser storage and fueling.
- multi-pathway strategy
- Toyota's approach to achieving carbon neutrality through multiple technologies, including hydrogen, electric, and hybrids.
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