Mazda's R&D on FC-EV

The History of Mazda's R&D on FC-EV

- 1991 Mazda initiated the basic study using the fuel cell stacks rented from Ballard

Mazda FC-EV

- 1992, July Mazda developed its first drivable fuel cell prototype on a small cart-type chassis with PEFC stacks supplied by Ballard, and a metal hydride hydrogen tank.

fuel cell prototype Mazda

- 1997, October Mazda completed the development of a new fuel cell system by itself. The performance of the system was highly improved by modifying the electrode and catalyst.

highly improved Mazda Premacy

- 1997, December Mazda developed the Demio FC-EV, which incorporated a unique Mazda fuel cell system and metal hydride hydrogen tank. Mazda conducted the test run for the vehicle on the premises of Mazda Headquarters.

Mazda Premacy RX-8

- 1998, April Mazda participated in the fuel cell alliance established by Ford, DaimlerChrysler, and Ballard, through its close relationship with Ford.

first-generation FC-EV

- 1999, October Mazda developed the second-generation Demio FC-EV. It incorporated a fuel cell developed by the fuel cell alliance, and the metal hydride hydrogen tank. The volume of the fuel cell system has been decreased by 20% compared to the first-generation Demio FC-EV.