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Coca-Cola Sparks Madness in the United States with a Historic Invention

Coca-Cola Has Unveiled the First Plug-Free Vending Machine at the World Expo 2025

The United States has embraced the latest invention from Coca-Cola. It is an innovation that could mark a turning point in the history of vending machines. The multinational has presented a revolutionary model that operates without being connected to the electrical grid.

It was unveiled at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka. The public has witnessed a clean and autonomous technology that could forever change the way beverages are consumed in remote or underdeveloped areas.

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The company has already hinted that this could be just the first step | Africa Images, Getty Images Pro de Nikodash, Lais Schulz, en.edatv.news

The Beginning of a New Era for Coca-Cola

The key to this innovation lies in an additional module where portable hydrogen cartridges are inserted. Each cartridge generates electricity through an electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen from the air. The result is enough energy to operate the machine, and it only emits water.

This electricity is stored in an internal battery. Although Coca-Cola hasn't revealed how many hours or days it can operate without changing the cartridge, they assure that the autonomy is remarkable. It is designed for rural environments, fairs, festivals, or any place where there are no outlets nearby.

Coca-Cola and Fuji Electric, the Alliance Behind the New System

For this ambitious project, Coca-Cola has partnered with the technology company Fuji Electric. Together they have developed a system inspired by other hydrogen proposals seen in Japan, such as the portable cartridges presented by Toyota for kitchens or small generators.

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This move also responds to the environmental commitment that Coca-Cola has been promoting | AnthonySchafer , max-kegfire, Africa Images

The big difference here is its large-scale application. During the Osaka Expo, Coca-Cola deployed 58 of these unplugged machines for visitors to try out firsthand. The reactions were immediate: both experts and the general public applaud the idea.

Coca-Cola Sets the Course for a Wireless Future

This move is also part of Coca-Cola's environmental commitment. After years of criticism for its environmental impact, the company seeks to lead a change of course. The vending machines with hydrogen cartridges are a step toward a more planet-friendly model.

The fact that this technology was presented in Japan but strongly applauded from the United States demonstrates the international potential of the invention. Without cables, without emissions, and with the same efficiency as always, this machine could lay the foundation for a new era in the vending world.

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Hydrogen Cartridges Could Become the Key to a New Consumption Model | Africa Images, Vkstudio, en.edatv.news

For now, the machine functions as a proof of concept. But the brand already hints that their intention is to continue developing these types of sustainable solutions. The enthusiasm in the United States has been immediate, both in the media and on social media, where the invention has been labeled as "historic."

If everything progresses as planned, we could soon see these types of vending machines spread across parks, beaches, gas stations, or towns without access to the electrical grid. Coca-Cola has once again taken the lead, proving that innovation can also go hand in hand with environmental commitment.

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