Mirai is the Japanese word for “future,” and Toyota believes its hydrogen fuel cell technology is just that for automobiles.
2. Toyota Fuel Cell System
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The Mirai’s fuel cell system uses compressed hydrogen gas and emits only water vapor.
3. Acceleration
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The Mirai goes from 0-60 miles per hour in just 9 seconds and reaches a maximum speed of 111 mph.
7. Inside the Mirai
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Attendees at the L.A. Auto Show also got to view the Mirai without its body to see how Toyota’s new fuel cell technology really works.
9. CHAdeMO Connector
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How cool is this? In the trunk of the Mirai is a CHAdeMO connector which allows for auxiliary power. For example, if your home electricity went out in a bad storm, the connector can provide additional power for up to a week.
