Toyota Motor Corporation is set to make motorsport history at the ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2026 Fuji 24 Hours Race by fielding the world’s first race car equipped with a superconducting liquid hydrogen pump. The groundbreaking technology will be showcased in the #32 TGRR GR Corolla H2 Concept, Toyota’s liquid hydrogen-powered race vehicle.
Competing at the iconic Fuji Speedway on June 5–6, the hydrogen-powered GR Corolla represents the latest step in Toyota’s efforts to advance hydrogen engine technology as part of its broader strategy for achieving carbon neutrality.
The new superconducting pump system is designed to improve the delivery of liquid hydrogen from the vehicle’s fuel tank to its engine. By utilizing superconductivity—a phenomenon that occurs at extremely low temperatures—the system takes advantage of the liquid hydrogen environment, which is maintained at approximately -253°C.
Toyota engineers have relocated the pump’s motor unit inside the hydrogen tank, replacing the conventional external setup. This innovation has enabled the company to increase the vehicle’s fuel tank capacity from 220 liters to 300 liters, boosting hydrogen storage by more than 30 percent. The redesigned system also lowers the car’s center of gravity, potentially enhancing handling and overall driving performance.
The Fuji 24 Hours race will serve as a real-world testing environment to evaluate the durability and effectiveness of the new technology under extreme motorsport conditions.
In another significant development, Toyota will pair its hydrogen engine with a Direct Automatic Transmission (DAT) for the first time. Developed to deliver shift speeds comparable to manual racing transmissions, DAT is designed to allow drivers to focus more on vehicle control while maintaining competitive performance.
Toyota views motorsports as a critical testing ground for future automotive technologies. Over the past several years, the company has used the Super Taikyu racing series to accelerate advancements in hydrogen-powered vehicles, including the transition from gaseous to liquid hydrogen fuel and improvements in fueling efficiency, durability, and safety.
The initiative forms part of Toyota’s Beyond Zero vision, which aims not only to reduce environmental impact but also to create new value through innovative mobility solutions. The company continues to pursue a multi-pathway strategy toward carbon neutrality, investing in hydrogen, battery-electric, hybrid, and other low-emission technologies.
Toyota will also provide a live 24-hour broadcast of the race through Toyota Times Sports, offering fans behind-the-scenes access to drivers, pit operations, and race developments.
As the automotive industry explores multiple routes toward sustainable transportation, Toyota’s latest hydrogen-powered innovation demonstrates the company’s commitment to pushing technological boundaries both on and off the racetrack.
