Several Japanese auto producers, however, continue to move their fuel cell vehicle programs forward as well.
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Toyota Toyota Motor Corporation has established a new division to accelerate its FCV development effort. The division is staffed by 110 engineers, including 50 engineers drawn from various Toyota operations and from the personnel at the company's affiliates such as Denso Corporation and Aisin Seiki Company. Its target date is 2003, a year ahead of the schedule of DaimlerChrysler. To date, Toyota has built two prototype FCVs, one fueled by methanol and the other by hydrogen stored in a hydride system. The company has maintained an FCV development program since 1990.