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Toyota' s New Portable Invention Could Change The World

Jun. 04, 2022 7:52 PM ET by Gerhard Horn Technology / 24 Comments This portable hydrogen cartridge might change the way we power everything. The Toyota Motor Corporation consists of multiple subsidiaries, many of which you might not have heard of. One of them is called Woven Planet, and it's in charge of future technology. We recently reported on Woven Planet's approach to autonomous driving and how it will rely on camera systems instead of Lidar. Woven Planet works on multiple projects at any given time, and its latest creation has just been launched to the world. It's a working prototype of a portable hydrogen cartridge. According to Woven Planet, this cartridge will facilitate the everyday transport and supply of hydrogen energy to power a broad range of daily life applications in and outside of the home. Toyota Toyota While this is a working prototype, it still has to go through multiple phases before it reaches the market. Toyota and Woven Planet will now conduct various "proof of concept" trials. Most of these trials will take place in Woven City, which Toyota says is a human-centered smart city of the future currently being constructed in Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It's no secret that Toyota still believes hydrogen will play a major role in the future. The Japanese brand remains one of two manufacturers to offer a hydrogen car in the USA. The Mirai has some issues, but overall it's a great car if you live somewhere with a steady supply of hydrogen. Toyota Toyota Toyota Toyota Why exactly does the world need these hydrogen cartridges? According to Woven Planet, the 16 x 7-inch, 11-pound cylinder has multiple applications. It's like carrying a large battery around with you. You can easily replace a discharged cylinder with a fully-filled one. It can be used for a wide variety of daily use applications, and it can meet the energy needs in remote and non-electrified areas and be swiftly dispatched in the case of a disaster. As you can see in the image below, the cylinder can also power a motorcycle, autonomous drone, a small city car, and even a heat source. "The ultimate goal of this project is to realize a carbon-neutral society where everyone can access clean energy, first in Japan and then throughout the world," said Toyota in a statement. "Toyota and Woven Planet aim to develop best practices for incorporating clean hydrogen energy into daily life by conducting human-centered demonstrations in and around Woven City. These real-life experiences will help us learn how to best transform hydrogen into a familiar, well-used, and well-loved form of energy."
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Toyota Mirai Gerhard Horn Senior Editor Gerhard knew from a young age that he wanted to be an automotive journalist. He completely disappointed his parents by completing degrees in communication and English, as well as diplomas in graphic design and film and art appreciation. He later interned at various automotive publications, before landing a permanent position at a newspaper. He became the editor within two years, after which he landed a job as the deputy editor at a national publication, where he spent eight years traveling the world, driving, and writing. In his current role as senior editor, he writes news, reviews, scripts, and opinion pieces. When he’s not supposed to be working, you’ll probably find him working. When he’s forced to take a break, you’ll find him at the movies, or behind the wheel of a ‘92 NA Miata called Kimiko. Contact Gerhard @GrootScreenGerhard LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top