The machines, which Coca-Cola states are the world’s first hydrogen-powered vending machines, were co-developed by Fuji Electric. There will be 58 of them in use at the World Expo 2025, which opens to the public April 13 in Osaka, Japan.
Why doesn’t Coca-Cola’s latest vending machine need a power outlet?
Answer: Because it’s hydrogen-powered.
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Coca-Cola has a new vending machine that could be installed practically anywhere. That’s because it doesn’t need a power outlet — the whole thing is powered by replaceable hydrogen cartridges.
The machines, which Coca-Cola states are the world’s first hydrogen-powered vending machines, were co-developed by Fuji Electric. There will be 58 of them in use at the World Expo 2025, which opens to the public April 13 in Osaka, Japan.
The device’s footprint is a little larger than your average vending machine, due to the generator module attached to the right side. This is where the hydrogen cartridges are installed. Inside this generator, the hydrogen mixes with oxygen to create a chemical reaction. This generates power that is stored in a battery, which powers the machine. Coca-Cola did not provide details on how often the hydrogen cartridges need to be replaced, but hopefully it’s not as frequently as the drinks inside the machine.
The machines, which Coca-Cola states are the world’s first hydrogen-powered vending machines, were co-developed by Fuji Electric. There will be 58 of them in use at the World Expo 2025, which opens to the public April 13 in Osaka, Japan.
