The cartridges work like giant AA batteries. They're smaller and lighter than regular hydrogen tanks, making them easy to carry around. Toyota thinks people could use them to power fuel cells and generate electricity. The cartridges might even help cook food by burning hydrogen gas.
Toyota teamed up with Rinnai Corporation to create a hydrogen-powered cooker. This shows how the cartridges could be used in different ways. People who own hydrogen-powered cars might be able to swap out these containers instead of refueling at a station.
The company will display the cartridges at the Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2024 later this month. They'll also show off a hydrogen-powered GR Corolla race car that's been competing in endurance races since last year.
Another interesting exhibit will be the Sweep energy storage system. It uses batteries from old electric cars that still have some life left in them. The system mixes batteries with different levels of wear to get the most out of their remaining storage capacity. Toyota says this could help provide stable electricity and support renewable energy use.
Source: Toyota