Toyota wanted to show the potential of the hydrogen fuel cell technology it already uses in the Mirai , creating the world's first remote-controlled car that works using the same technology.
It's no surprise, therefore, that he chose to emulate his own Mirai for this mission, creating a scaled version (1/10) of his hydrogen model.
This model, for now unique, is the result of a partnership with Bramble Energy, a British technology company, which was responsible for the creation of the miniaturized hydrogen fuel cell; and with the better known Tamiya, who supplied one of their 4WD chassis (TT-02) for the small vehicle.
No specific specs have been released about this curious remote-controlled Toyota Mirai mini, except for the power — 20 Watts — and that, thanks to the hydrogen fuel cell powered by two small hydrogen tanks that look more like AA batteries, this car manages to double the time. of operation compared to one equipped with a battery.
Although it is not possible, for now, to acquire a remote-controlled car with a hydrogen fuel cell, Toyota wants to show how this technology can expand beyond the automotive world.
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