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october 20, 2017 - Toyota

Toyota Unveils FC Bus Concept "Sora"

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announces the launch of the "Sora1," a #toyota fuel cell #bus (FC bus) concept. #toyota plans to launch sales of a commercial model based on the concept vehicle in 2018 and expects to introduce over 100 #sora, mainly within the #tokyo metropolitan area, ahead of the #tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Toyota developed the #sora (concept model) based on the vision of an "enduring town icon" guided by two ideas: to make best use of the characteristics of the FC unit; and to enhance the comfort of passengers traveling on #bus routes.

Idea 1 Service vehicle for the entire community

Toyota aims to create a #bus that works for the world and for people, is environmentally friendly, and can contribute to communities beyond its role as a mobility service.

  • The #toyota Fuel Cell System (TFCS), which was developed for the Mirai fuel cell vehicle (FCV), has been adopted to deliver superior environmental performance with no CO2 emissions or Substances of Concern (SoC) emitted when in operation.
  • The #sora is equipped with a high-capacity external power supply system, providing high output and a large capacity of electricity supply (9 kW maximum output, and electricity supply of 235 kWh2) and can be used as an emergency power source following disasters.
Idea 2 Universal #design and function that is people-centered

Because the #bus is envisioned to be used by large and varying numbers of passengers at any given time, #toyota paid close attention to convenience, safety, and peace of mind with the aim to give all passengers a pleasant riding experience, so that they would want to ride the buses regularly.

  • Horizontal seats with an automatic storage mechanism improves comfort (first in Japan3)The #bus is equipped with horizontal seats with an automatic storage mechanism to provide space for strollers or wheelchairs. This provides extra seating for regular passengers when the space is not needed for strollers or wheelchairs.