The Toyota Mirai, currently in its second generation, is only one of the couple of hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles actually on sale right now. To showcase its hydrogen FC technology and its potential to be used in “slightly more novel ways”, the carmaker’s UK arm teamed up with Tamiya and Bramble Energy to create this one-of-a-kind mini remote controlled (RC) Toyota Mirai… that’s also actually powered by hydrogen!

To make a mini Mirai RC car, the first step is – of course – to create a scale model of the actual Toyota Mirai car. With the help of RC car and scale model experts Tamiya, they’ve managed to create a 1/10th scale replica plastic shell of the actual car, painted in Scarlet Flare Red, a colour taken from the Mirai’s actual colour palette.

Then comes the innards, which is what this mini Mirai is all about. Taking the Tamiya TT-02 RC car as base, Toyota UK enlisted Bramble Energy, a company specialising in miniaturised hydrogen application, to convert the existing electric powertrain into a hydrogen-powered miniature model, consisting of a printed circuit board fuel cell system, a control system, and hydrogen storage.

We managed to check out the Toyota Mirai in person during the Tokyo Motor Show in 2019! Take a look here.

The end result is a mini hydrogen-powered RC car, with 20 Watts (about 0.03 hp) of power driving all four wheels. Thanks to the switch from LiPo battery to hydrogen fuel cell, the new mini Mirai also doubled the driving time of the existing RC car – and the best part is that the hydrogen canisters are easily swappable, meaning there’s no need to wait for the car to charge in between play time!

According to Bramble Energy CEO and co-founder, Tom Mason, the biggest challenge in creating the mini Mirai was to fit all the required system components into the compact Tamiya TT02 chassis and the Mirai RC car shell. However, the end result is fully operational, which proves that they’ve succeeded.

Tamiya made a life-sized toy car that you can actually drive! Check it out here.

Speaking about potential uses of hydrogen technology, Toyota UK spokesperson David Rogers said that “cars are the tip of the iceberg for Toyota in terms of progress towards a hydrogen society”. adding that the company is also planning to carry out more “trials of fuel cell-powered buses, trains, boats and, who knows, maybe even homes”, with the help of collaborations across Europe.

And just for a bit of fun, Toyota UK even took the mini Mirai out for a spin at the Old New Inn mini model village in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire -how apt. Check it out in the video above!

[Source: Toyota UK via Carscoops]

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Casio and Warner Bros. have recently unveiled a new collaborative product featuring the popular animated series Rick and Morty. Thankfully, rather than a real-life version of a Plumbus, the device will be a new limited edition G-Shock DW5600 watch which will sport the branding, colour scheme, and graphic elements from the TV show.

The watch, bearing the model number DW5600RM21-1, comes in a black body with green accents. Surrounding its watch face is a neon green portal design, along with the “Rick and Morty” branding that is situated on top. When activated, the EL backlight will reveal the faces of the show’s titular characters in the display’s background.

On the back of this G-Shock model is an engraving featuring, again, the faces of Rick and Morty, as well as the show’s logo. And if (for some reason) you think that there aren’t enough of the two characters’ mugs on the watch already, then rest assured that you’ll see even more of them on the straps – styled in a neon green outline.

As with other co-branded limited edition Casio G-Shock DW5600 releases, this version of the watch also comes with a box and case which sports the same theme. The new Rick and Morty x G-Shock DW5600RM21-1 is priced at US$170 (~RM707) and is slated to ship out in the US on 26 October 2021. Casio did not reveal if the watch will be made available in other regions across the globe.

(Source: Casio [Newsroom])

Still thinking what’s for dinner? It’s true that Penang has a plethora of lip-smacking street food almost everywhere. And not to mention multiple food courts housing the best of hawker food all under one roof. Well, guess what? There will soon be another food court at Tanjung Bungah, Penang. JJ Garden will be opening soon and we’re really looking forward to their outdoor seating by the garden.

JJ Garden: NEW Food Court In Penang With Outdoor Garden Seats

If you’re the kind of foodie who loves a great ambience while dining out, then this latest food court will be worth a visit. Located at Jalan Sungai Kelian, JJ Garden promises a unique dining experience with its forest garden concept and an array of gourmet food.

Photo: @JJ-Garden (Facebook)

In addition to that, this food court will also house more than 30 hawker stalls that combine both local and international cuisines. From the looks of it, this new food court has a spacious interior with good ventilation too.

Photo: @JJ-Garden (Facebook)

Aside from that, there is also a garden situated behind the food court with seatings too. Couple that with some dangling lights and you’ll get a rather romantic setting. There is also a spacious parking space too so put your worry of not being able to park your car aside.

Photo: @JJ-Garden (Facebook)

Image: @JJ-Garden (Facebook)

Photo: @JJ-Garden (Facebook)

Jom Support Local!

JJ Garden Food Court has opened for operations today so if you’re looking to enjoy some nature view while feasting, drop by at this food court. Besides, it’s always great to support local right?

Photo: @JJ-Garden (Facebook)

Address: Jalan Sungai Kelian, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Penang (Behind Tanjung Bungah Market)

Operating Hours: 7 AM-10.30 PM

Link: Facebook

Contact Number: 012-4823909 (Mr.Low)

Check Out: This Food Truck In Penang Has Been Serving Crispy Fried Snacks Since 1993

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Not that we are biased towards motorists, we have always been open to sharing the roads but this is great news for those who have been inconvenienced and put at risk more than once by ignorant and inconsiderate bicyclists. The government has finally made an announcement to address this issue.

According to local news sources, cycling on highways without permission/permit from the police or the Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia (LLM) can fined between RM1,000 to RM5,000. The offence also carries a jail term of up to 12 months.

According to the article by Harian Metro, the Director of the Jabatan Siasatan dan Penguatkuasaan Trafik (JSPT), Datuk Mat Kasim Karim said that the offence falls under Section 54 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

He also added that failure to comply with road signs forbidding cycling activities on highways is also an offense under Section 79 (2) of the Road Transport Act 1987. As a result, the bicycles can be impounded under Section 112 (3) of the same act.

Cyclists on highways who do not fit front and rear lights can be found guilty under Section 35 of the Road Traffic Rules 1959, with a maximum fine of RM2,000. Under Section 42 of the Road Traffic Rules 1959, cycling in a group but not in a single file is also an offense.

According to Mat Kasim, there have been 150 cycling-related accidents reported between January to September 2021. Of the 150 cases, there were 71 fatalities.