According to Germany‘s Center of Automotive Management’s (CAM), the Toyota Mirai is the number one of the world’s 100 most significant automotive engineering innovations.

To make their ranking, the CAM team, based in Bergisch Gladbach and headed by Prof. Dr. Stefan Bratzel, closely examined more than 8,000 new innovations in the period from 2005 to 2015. These were rated according to their relevance to the market and industry as well as their innovativeness.

The Mirai is the world’s first mass-produced fuel cell sedan to become available to the public. Hydrogen is transformed in the fuel cell stack into electricity which powers the 114 kW/155 HP electric engine. FCVs are zero emission vehicles, emitting only water during driving. They are as easy to use as conventional vehicles and are capable of long trips thanks to their range and refuelling time, both comparable to those of a petrol car.

The first European customers will be taking delivery in the coming weeks in Germany, Denmark and the UK.

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