Toyota Motor Corporation is set to elevate hydrogen engine innovation at the ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2025 Empowered by Bridgestone Round 7 Final, taking place from November 15–16. The company will field the #32 TGRR GR Corolla H2 Concept, a race car powered by liquid hydrogen, marking another major milestone in Toyota’s multi-pathway carbon-neutrality strategy.
This year’s final race also highlights a breakthrough in Toyota’s hydrogen program: the successful development of superconductivity technology for liquid hydrogen systems. Toyota has progressed to the stage where vehicles can operate with a superconducting motor-powered pump placed inside the fuel tank, significantly boosting efficiency.
According to Toyota, installing a compact superconducting pump increases tank capacity by more than 1.3 times, improves cruising range, reduces weight, and lowers the vehicle’s center of gravity. It also cuts boil-off losses by eliminating flange-based heat input—critical for optimizing liquid hydrogen performance.
The liquid hydrogen-powered GR Corolla previously delivered strong results at the 2025 Fuji 24 Hours Race, achieving enhanced safety, reduced weight, and improved durability by completing the entire event without a pump replacement. The upcoming race aims to validate continuous operation at maximum engine output, addressing remaining durability challenges.
Toyota emphasized that the extremely low –253°C environment of liquid hydrogen provides ideal conditions for superconductivity, enabling materials to operate without electrical resistance. By integrating both technologies, Toyota expects to expand the possibilities for high-performance hydrogen mobility.
Beyond the track, Toyota will host a Japan–U.S. automotive culture exchange during the race weekend, displaying U.S.-built models—including the Camry, Highlander, and Tundra—at the event plaza. Visitors will be able to experience these vehicles, which are not typically sold in Japan.
The initiative aligns with Toyota’s global Beyond Zero vision, advancing carbon-neutral mobility through diverse pathways such as hydrogen combustion, electrification, and innovative fuel technologies.
