This arty video of Toyota's FCV (Fuel Cell Vehicle) Concept, first shown at last year's Tokyo Motor Show, was developed for this year's North AmericanInternational Auto Show.
The concept demonstrates that Toyota's first mass-produced fuel-cell sedan is in the final stages of development.
The world's leading carmaker says the four-seat sedan's driving range will be at least 500km and its refuelling time as little as three minutes - both equivalent to a conventional petrol-powered car.
Toyota Australia's executive director sales and marketing Tony Cramb said the FCV Concept showed Toyota was a pioneering company that achieved great results when it set its mind to a challenge.
"When Toyota introduced the Prius in 1997, no-one knew what a hybrid was - or that Toyota had been developing the technology for more than 30 years," Cramb said.
"Yet global sales of Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicles have now topped 5.5 million vehicles and we're building a hybrid version of Camry here in Australia.
"As the leader in hybrid technology, it is a natural step for Toyota to consider alternate fuels such as hydrogen because of its enormous potential in supporting energy diversification and zero emissions while offering the same convenience as today's petrol-powered cars."