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Electric cars have been a popular concept, but their limited range and battery issues have held them back. Toyota is addressing this challenge with an innovative solution, according to a report by Carscoops: fitting cars with built-in filters that capture carbon dioxide, the main contributor to global warming, from the atmosphere as you drive.
Essentially, drivers could enjoy the convenience of fossil fuel-powered cars while reducing their carbon footprint.
These air filters, installed in a hydrogen combustion GR Corolla’s front area, utilize waste heat from the engine to convert CO2 into a disposable liquid. However, the current system only captures a small portion of emissions from these engines.
During 20 laps around a track, the filters convert about 20 grams of CO2, significantly less than what traditional engines emit from burning a gallon of gasoline.
Whether this technology can be scaled up to significantly reduce a vehicle’s emissions, Toyota’s continued focus on such innovations indicates its skepticism toward electric cars.
Company officials have suggested that electric vehicles might not surpass 30 percent of future vehicle sales despite policy incentives like tax credits and price reductions.
The practical challenges of electric vehicles, such as their performance in cold weather, further highlight the complexities of transitioning away from traditional gas-powered cars. While Toyota’s efforts to make gas cars environmentally friendly are commendable, their success remains to be seen.
