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The Toyota Mirai has been hailed as World Green Car of 2016. Its zero-emission powertrain is considered by proponents to be the turning point toward a sustainable future, and part of the solution to climate change.
The only problem? It runs on hydrogen, so you won't be seeing one in Elgin or Streamwood any time soon.
The only place you can purchase a Toyota Mirai in the United States today is California, where there is a large enough network of hydrogen fuel stations. Mark Mobley, of Garden Grove, CA, is excited to share his experiences with the rest of the world.
"I went from a 2005 Corolla to the Mirai. I skipped the whole hybrid step and went from a car with roll-up windows to all this new technology. People stop me in the grocery store parking lot to talk about it," he says. With its futuristic design, this sedan certainly stands out.
As for fueling up, he has to drive six miles to the nearest hydrogen station.
"I usually refuel on weekends," he says. The Mirai gets the EPA-rated equivalent of 58mpg for a gasoline vehicle, with a total range up to 300 miles on one tank. Mobley's daily commute is only 18 miles, so the relatively long trip to the pumps isn't a frequent hassle.
Maybe we'll see hydrogen infrastructure begin in Illinois, soon! Until then, find a full lineup of efficient and reliable new vehicles at Elgin Toyota Scion.
