Toyota recently updated the Mirai fuel-cell vehicle in Japan, making it more efficient and much cheaper than the previous model. The Mirai is a hydrogen-powered car, which means it produces electricity by combining hydrogen and oxygen, producing electricity and water as by-products. It has been available in Japan since 2015, but it was expensive and difficult to obtain due to the lack of hydrogen refueling infrastructure. The new Mirai is much cheaper than the previous model, with prices starting at around 7.2 million yen (about US$66,000). The price includes the cost of installation of the hydrogen refueling infrastructure, which makes it much more accessible for consumers. The new Mirai is also more efficient, with a range of up to 650 kilometers (about 400 miles) on a single tank of hydrogen, and a fuel economy of up to 60 kilometers per liter (about 140 miles per gallon).
The new Mirai also features a variety of other improvements, including a redesigned interior, improved safety features, and a longer warranty period. Toyota is also offering a range of incentives to encourage customers to purchase the new Mirai, including discounts on hydrogen refueling and tax incentives. The new Mirai is an important milestone in the development of fuel-cell vehicles in Japan, as it shows that hydrogen-powered cars are becoming more affordable and accessible. It is also a sign that the government and automakers are beginning to make progress in developing a hydrogen-fueled society, which could have a major impact on the environment. The new Mirai is an important step forward in the development of fuel-cell vehicles, but there is still a long way to go before they become widely available. The cost of the vehicle is still high, and the lack of hydrogen refueling infrastructure is still a major barrier to widespread adoption. However, with further improvements in technology and increased government support, hydrogen-powered cars could eventually become a viable alternative to traditional gasoline and diesel vehicles.
