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title: Like jerrycans of gas, Toyota's hydrogen cartridges offer portable fuel for clean cars
description: Toyota's portable hydrogen cartridges offering a convenient, renewable energy source for cars as well as household appliances.
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# [Like jerrycans of gas, Toyota's hydrogen cartridges offer portable fuel for clean cars](https://www.trendwatching.com/innovations/like-a-jerry-can-of-gas-toyotas-hydrogen-cartridges-offer-portable-fuel-for-clean-cars)

 Written by [Acacia Leroy](https://www.trendwatching.com/innovations/author/acacia-leroy) | Oct 25, 2024 12:50:36 AM

At this month's Japan Mobility Show Bizweek, [Toyota Motor Corporation](https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/41641265.html) unveiled the latest iteration of its portable hydrogen cartridges. Designed primarily to power fuel cell electric vehicles, the new cartridges are compact enough to be carried by hand or in a backpack, allowing drivers to instantly pop in fuel instead of recharging at a station. Toyota envisions the swappable cartridges becoming a ubiquitous renewable energy source, powering not just cars, but also appliances. As a test case, it worked with Rinnai Corporation on an outdoor stove.

The plug-and-ride portability of Toyota's new hydrogen cartridges solves common pain points for drivers: extending their range and offering peace of mind about getting to a charging station before their battery runs dry. As extreme weather events and accompanying blackouts become more frequent, having a backup power source for household appliances extends that sense of security beyond transportation. 

⚡️ Bigger picture? Transitioning into a society powered by renewable, no-emission fuel requires a coordinated effort across the energy value chain.

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