# Toyota has filed a patent for a hydrogen-powered scooter.

*robotics · news · 2026-05-05 · NDTV.com*

## Key points

- Toyota has filed a patent for a hydrogen-powered scooter based on the Suzuki Burgman 400 platform.
- The scooter design features easily replaceable hydrogen canisters instead of traditional refuelling methods.
- Toyota's patent details new tank removal mechanisms, including swing-out and linkage-based systems for user safety.
- The patent builds on earlier hydrogen scooter concepts, possibly indicating collaboration among Japanese manufacturers.

**Companies:** Toyota, Suzuki
**Countries:** Japan

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