Toyota unveils portable hydrogen energy cartridge Could it be a game-changer? .

Hydrogen is touted as a clean and efficient energy source. For mobility, hydrogen can either be used to generate electricity, or it can be used as fuel for combustion engines. Hydrogen-powered vehicles, like petrol and diesel cars, can be filled en route, eliminating the long waiting times that would otherwise be seen in electric vehicle recharges. Meanwhile, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles generate electricity through hydrogen. Hence, such vehicles do not require recharging at a power outlet.

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Toyota Portable Hydrogen Cartridge

Portable hydrogen energy cartridges made by Toyota are the latest advancement in hydrogen technology. These cartridges, unlike the previous large, cumbersome hydrogen tanks, will be user-friendly. The company intends to market the cartridges to start-up companies to spur innovation aimed at developing applications that benefit from this clean energy source.

Toyota is committed to pursuing hydrogen technology as part of its “Multi-Pathway Approach” to achieve sustainable mobility. While several automakers are turning to full EVs, Toyota believes that a diverse array of drivetrain options, including electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and internal combustion engines, must be available to meet consumer and market demand.

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Toyota’s Vision for the Future

Toyota’s former CEO and current chairman, Akio Toyoda, stated that the company believes battery-electric vehicles will account for about one-third of global sales even as battery technology develops. This perspective underscores the manufacturer’s determination to explore alternative energy sources capable of creating a sustainable future. The portable hydrogen energy cartridge is a significant step towards a hydrogen society, providing an efficient and sustainable solution to power our transportation and daily life.

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