This is my second time trying to get a rental from my dealer, Toyota Santa Monica. They’ve been unresponsive. I saw somewhere we can try a Mirai Concierge? Do any of you know their number or other ways to get a rental?

2017 Mirai

So one of the things I'm seeing is the unique costs to fuel cell vehicles. But I don't really know yet how these compete with traditional battery/ hybrid costs.

I would drive my car with no issue/ no warning lights. Then after parking for an hour, my battery oddly would have no charge, requiring a jump.

Today I was told the battery only lasts 6 years and it needed a replacement costing $530. On top of that, the battery cooling fans/ion system needs the filters replaced costing $900.

I love the idea of fuel cells but these costs are ridiculous. Help walk me back from the ledge please.

Here is a short article from KQED.

“The San Francisco Bay Ferry system is adding a new, first-of-its-kind zero-emission vessel to its fleet.

“Sea Change is the world’s first commercial passenger ferry to run fully on hydrogen fuel cells. Starting July 19, the 75-seat vessel will run three days a week between Pier 41 near Fisherman’s Wharf and the Ferry Building for free.”

I saw this in r/East Bay sub:

https://localnewsmatters.org/2024/07/11/35-6m-in-federal-funds-awarded-to-expand-fleet-of-lower-emission-buses-in-east-bay/

“With the funding, the WestCAT and AC Transit will replace their older diesel buses with hydrogen fuel cell buses and expand their hydrogen fueling stations and maintenance facilities. The projects will also boost workforce training to support the agencies’ transitions to wholly zero-emission fleets, the legislators’ offices said.”

So TZ charges personal vehicles $36kg for hydrogen, but commercial vehicles pay $5.95kg??

I got a quote from CarMax in May for $7000, and that’s already gone down. I’ve been trying to sell privately for a month now to no avail. Just renewed my car insurance and registration which feels so dumb because I never drive the car.

I’m moving to NYC I wanna make at least the 7K off of it. I’ve got a 2017 Mirai, black on black, clean title. Zero accidents. Low mileage of 33.4 .

Thoughts? Advice?

I don’t wanna put more money into the car if it isn’t gonna sell. I was recently offered 5k. But registration and insurance was was $486 . And I felt like $4500 just was not nice to think about.

I have a $15k card that I can't use in time. My running is barely $100/month. Any tips on how I can use the card on things besides fuel?

Has anyone ever done a hitch installation for their Mirai? I have a 2022, and was thinking about one of those luggage trailer hitches because the trunk is so small.

Anyone have experience with hitch(es) or have done this?

I'm here at the dealership trying to do my scheduled maintenance and like usual I'm talking to one of the dealers trying to see if I can get rid of the car (I'm upside down). The dealer is in the same situation, and told me that Toyota is talking about buying the Mirai back from people negative equity and all. You wouldn't get the value of the car back, but you also wouldn't be stuck in a upside down loan any longer.

So I was rear-ended and my bumper cracked. Not a major issue but still. Given the market on fuel cells I wonder if I should expect to keep my car until it dies because the resale value will be so low.

And if the resale value will be so low, I wonder if it's worth it to repair the bumper or just pocket the cost.

If any of you Mirai owners and other Hydrogen powered car owners frequent this Subreddit, check out the h2fcp.org website. I was still steaming over the unavailability of the ACTransit's Messer Station being "out of order" for consumers.

But I checked when I was in Emeryville at Arizmendi Pizza and noticed a new True Zero Station in the Port of Oakland, a couple of miles away, and needed to fill up, anyway.

I was the first customer, they had just opened it! The employees were surprised I had already found it. I filled up at what price...wait for it... $1.05 a kg!!!

This price is probably for their Industrial customers. But I'll take it. If you are in the area and need to fill up, go right in:  

Port of Oakland

2450 Engineer Rd, Oakland, CA 94607

 Port of Oakland

It is just off the Bay Bridge coming from SF. Take the W. Grand exit, make a first right, U turn and go across Grand on to Wake St. Can't miss this place. And the fwy entrance back to SF is right there, Obviously. And so is the 580E.

First time car buyer (dealership) I have had 2 cars before just not under my name. 22 years old I was thinking of getting a 13 k mirai and putting down a 2-3 k down payment 48month plan. I have roughly 1 year credit 750 credit score. I just don’t want to get denied and have a hard pull for nothing had a few of those with credit cards haven’t gone to a dealership yet so this would be my first inquiring/ applying

This was approved last year and they were slated to start operations in the beginning of 2024. So far, I have not found anything confirming that they are up and running yet. To my surprise, Chevron is one of their investors.

Below is an excerpt from the article.

PINEDALE, Wyo. – May 24, 2023 – Raven SR Inc. (Raven SR), a renewable fuels company, announced today the unanimous approval of its California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) permit by the Richmond City Council on May 16 for Raven SR’s first organic waste-to-hydrogen bioenergy project, which will be located in Richmond, California. This permit marks a significant step in approving the world’s first Steam/CO2 Reforming hydrogen production facility using diverted waste as a feedstock.

We are honored that the City of Richmond unanimously approved our waste-to-hydrogen facility, setting the stage for the community to be a leader in the global hydrogen transition,” said Matt Murdock, CEO of Raven SR. “By diverting organic waste from Republic Services’ closed West Contra Costa Sanitary Landfill (WCCLS), this facility will produce clean hydrogen and reduce both greenhouse gases and cumulative cancer and non-cancer risks in the community. Moreover, the project will economically benefit the Richmond community by supplying local gas stations with clean, zero-carbon hydrogen fuel for fuel cell vehicles and creating new green jobs, including 100-150 construction positions.”

2017 Mirai

I went away to NYC for two months and my brother was suppose to drive my car while I was away. Surprise! He drove it to completely empty almost immediately, parked it in front of his house and never looked back.

So ofc when I went to turn it on, it came to life for 2 minutes and then went to sleep after a brief 12V Aux not charged message.

We’re going to jump start later. I watched the video so I feel confident. However, I once needed to change the battery and didn’t realize the car was still turned on. I was ok! But it could’ve been worse and did scare me.

So any tips on the jumpstart? // with the vehicle being push to start and 100% how can I tell if the car is switched on or not?

Hello, I'm looking to change my insurance and was wondering how much others are paying and with what insurance.

I know everyone's rate will be different but how much are you paying?

I will be getting quotes as a single driver single auto policy.

Thank you!

This is a Washington Post article about Infineon producing H2 in Texas. It includes a fairly thorough explanation of the process and the ramifications of how they are doing it.

I see people regret buying it on this subreddit everyday. I just want to know how much u guys paid for yours.

I am working on a project on carbon fiber and want to understand the usage of carbon in pressure vessels(fuel tanks). I understand that mirai has 3 fuel tanks and has a total capacity of 5.6 kg. By any chance does anyone know how much carbon fiber goes into making three pressure vessels ?