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Motormouth: 2020 Toyota Mirai

Discussion in 'Fuel Cell Vehicles' started by Tideland Prius, May 10, 2020.

  1. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Very cool video. Happy with my Mirai and highly recommend.
     
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    About a year ago, we had a TV commercial for the Mirai here in Oklahoma City. I was totally shocked because I knew it made no sense to show that in a market where it's not even sold. I've never seen it again.
     
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    Starting to see more Mirais in my part of the country. Guess they opened up the books to the general public (previously fleet only).
     
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    i have a hydrogen station at my house, very convenient ;)
     
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    Mark57 2021 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD

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    Soooo, do you take a big drink of water and then strain it through your teeth? :p
     
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    Are they new, or are they vehicles that were done with their lease and then resold?
     
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    I believe they're second hand. There's no "build and price" for the Mirai on toyota.ca but there is a full webpage for it.

    Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology - Toyota Canada

    No pricing either but I believe it's in the neighbourhood of $60-70k CAD brand new for fleet owners.
     
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    I like the cold start rating -30C remark. But, aren't even PHV or Hybrid or even ICE capable of starting at the temp?
     
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    The Prime manual has warnings about charging outside at that temperature, but nothing against driving. Hybrids shouldn't have a problem, and neither ICEs with a healthy battery. Engine and battery heaters will help with long term efficiency and maintenance.
     
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  11. Tideland Prius

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    Yeah. So that pretty much rules out the Prairies and northern Ontario (and the Territories but some places do stay above -30°C so it's not a blanket statement that the entire arctic is frigid.. same for the provinces I listed).

    I'd imagine a full hybrid of PHEV will have an easier time than an ICE since you're only booting up the computer vs. cranking the engine. When I had my Gen 3, I made use of the EBH so it kept my mpg up through the -30°C (and 40s!)
     
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    I've found an ad for the Mirai.

     
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    Many original leases are coming up now, and many owners are turning their cars in and buying another, but going with CPO as your getting a great deal along with $15k fuel card and 0% interest. Others are waiting for the redesigned 2021 Mirai.
     
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