Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Toyota has taken another major step in the development of hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines. At the 2026 Fuji 24 Hours race, the Toyota GR Corolla H2 will become the first racing car in the world to compete using a superconducting liquid hydrogen pump.
The new system replaces the conventional electric motor used to deliver liquid hydrogen from the tank to the engine. By taking advantage of the extreme -253°C temperature of liquid hydrogen, Toyota has integrated a superconducting motor directly inside the fuel tank.
This innovation increases the tank capacity from 220 to 300 liters, improves packaging efficiency, lowers the center of gravity, and reduces energy losses. The result is better performance, improved handling, and greater hydrogen storage capacity.
Toyota is also introducing its Direct Automatic Transmission (DAT) to the hydrogen-powered GR Corolla for the first time. Developed by Toyota Gazoo Racing, the transmission delivers ultra-fast gear changes while allowing drivers to focus more on racing.
The project is part of Toyota's "Multi-Pathway" strategy toward carbon neutrality, where battery-electric vehicles, hybrids, hydrogen fuel cells, and hydrogen combustion engines all play a role in reducing emissions.
The Fuji 24 Hours race will serve as a real-world test bed for these technologies, helping Toyota accelerate the development of future mobility solutions.
Toyota has taken another major step in the development of hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines. At the 2026 Fuji 24 Hours race, the Toyota GR Corolla H2 will become the first racing car in the world to compete using a superconducting liquid hydrogen pump.
The new system replaces the conventional electric motor used to deliver liquid hydrogen from the tank to the engine. By taking advantage of the extreme -253°C temperature of liquid hydrogen, Toyota has integrated a superconducting motor directly inside the fuel tank.
This innovation increases the tank capacity from 220 to 300 liters, improves packaging efficiency, lowers the center of gravity, and reduces energy losses. The result is better performance, improved handling, and greater hydrogen storage capacity.
Toyota is also introducing its Direct Automatic Transmission (DAT) to the hydrogen-powered GR Corolla for the first time. Developed by Toyota Gazoo Racing, the transmission delivers ultra-fast gear changes while allowing drivers to focus more on racing.
The project is part of Toyota's "Multi-Pathway" strategy toward carbon neutrality, where battery-electric vehicles, hybrids, hydrogen fuel cells, and hydrogen combustion engines all play a role in reducing emissions.
The Fuji 24 Hours race will serve as a real-world test bed for these technologies, helping Toyota accelerate the development of future mobility solutions.
