Toyota Reveals AE86 H2 And BEV Restomod Concepts In Japan via insideevs.com
like most other manufacturers have. And the manufacturer is clearly looking to tap into its fan base and create an emotional response, which is undeniably why it’s chosen to modify one of its most iconic models ever, the AE86, made famous around the world by the Initial D anime series.
The first is the AE86 H2 Concept, which will drive and feel much like a regular internal combustion-engined vehicle . It uses two high-pressure hydrogen storage tanks from a Mirai, which are mounted in the rear of the car and with minimal modifications to its powertrain, this vehicle has no problem running on compressed hydrogen.The AE86 BEV concept is a typical EV, though.
They don’t seem to serve any purpose other than to reinforce the fact that Toyota still doesn’t fully believe in EVs. Back in December, the Japanese automaker’s CEO Akio Toyoda expressed his view that even though automakers appear very open to embracing EVs, “the silent majority”Even so, Toyota is investing in EVs and it has announced a whole slew of models, both under its own brand, as well as ones wearing a Lexus badge.
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