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Toyota and Honda Collaborate to Launch Demonstration of Mobile Power Generation and Supply System
Toyota Motor Corporation and Honda R&D Co., Ltd. have constructed a mobile power generation and supply system called "Moving e," which combines fuel cell buses equipped with large-capacity hydrogen storage and portable external power supply units and portable batteries. They commenced a demonstration experiment in September 2020.
Text by YANAKA Tomomi
Ensuring Power During Disasters and Enabling Use During Normal Times for Events and More
In response to recent issues where power grids have been damaged by disasters such as typhoons and heavy rains, leaving homes and evacuation centers without electricity, Toyota and Honda have pooled their technologies to build a mobile power generation and supply system and launch a demonstration experiment to deliver electricity. This initiative aligns with the UN's SDGs goals of "Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation" and "Partnerships for the goals."
Charging at the Charging Station
Charging Station
Power Exporter 9000
LiB-AID E500
Honda Mobile Power Pack
The "Moving e" system comprises Toyota's fuel cell bus "Charging Station," Honda's portable external power supply unit "Power Exporter 9000," portable batteries "LiB-AID E500" and "Honda Mobile Power Pack," and a charging/power supply unit for the mobile power packs.
The "Charging Station," based on the conventional "Toyota FC Bus," doubles the number of high-pressure hydrogen tanks to significantly increase hydrogen capacity. This provides a high-output, large-capacity power generation capability of 18kW maximum output and 454kWh of energy. During power outages due to disasters, the generated electricity can be stored in large-capacity portable batteries via the "Power Exporter 9000," enabling electricity use indoors at evacuation centers or within vehicles.
Charging Station Rest Area
Moving e System
Furthermore, the "Charging Station" includes a space inside the vehicle for resting, which can be utilized as a rest area during disasters.
As the "Moving e" is mobile, it can provide power supply in disaster-stricken areas as part of disaster response efforts. During normal times, it can be used for events, making it a phase-free system. The deployment range is approximately 100km from hydrogen stations compatible with fuel cell buses. By being utilized by municipalities and companies that cooperate with the demonstration, its utility during both normal and emergency situations will be proven.
