en.Wedoany.com Reported - Japanese automaker Toyota recently submitted a patent application for a hydrogen fuel cell scooter, with the design based on the Suzuki Burgman 400 model. This does not mean Toyota will directly produce hydrogen-powered two-wheelers, but it demonstrates the company's exploration of alternative energy technologies, offering another possibility for future electric vehicle technology.

The patent proposes using replaceable pre-filled hydrogen canisters to replace the traditional high-pressure refueling method. Riders could quickly swap out the storage canisters at dedicated hydrogen refueling stations, achieving clean and efficient refueling. Patent images show the hydrogen canister placed in a front-hinged cradle that can swing outward for easy removal. Another design mounts the cradle on a movable arm, enabling lateral movement for disassembly. These improvements address issues found in the earlier hydrogen-powered Burgman prototype (which was exhibited at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show).

In the patent, Toyota highlights the efficiency advantages of hydrogen fuel cells, noting that compared to hydrogen internal combustion engines, they can achieve longer range with smaller storage canisters and produce cleaner emissions. While this does not signify a major push by Toyota into the two-wheeler market, the patent indicates that hydrogen fuel cell technology could become a complementary solution for electric vehicles, offering quick swapping and practical driving range.

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