# Car-Powered Cafes The 'Toyota Barista' Stunt Demonstrates How Much Energy Brakes Generate By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-10-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-barista References: [adeevee](http://www.adeevee.com/2015/10/toyota-barista-online/) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddgvNNw-MbA) In order to show just how much energy is generated when a car brakes, a stunt called the '[Toyota](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogen-cartridges) [Barista](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goudveer-f1)' was set up. This event took the form of a one-day pop-up cafe, where people were invited for breakfast. Rather than arriving to the sight of tables and plates full of food, the setup involved a complex system of machines for making coffee, frying eggs and browning toast. A [hybrid vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mag-drive) was then brought out, which was revealed as the source of power that would create more than 170 cups of coffee, 80 slices of toast and nearly 60 fried eggs. While the combination of cars and coffee might seem to be a strange one for marketing, it's a dynamic way to visualize the power behind one of Toyota's cars. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Car-powered Cafes:** Hybrid technology can be leveraged to power cafes in unusual and dynamic ways. - **Energy-generating Brake Systems:** Incorporating technologies that capture and utilize braking energy can be applied in various contexts. - **Innovative Marketing Stunts:** Unique marketing tactics and stunts can attract audiences and reinforce brand image. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Auto manufacturers can explore new ways to utilize and showcase the capabilities of hybrid technology in creating sustainable products and services. - **Food and Beverage:** Companies in the food and beverage industry can experiment with alternative power sources to fuel their operations and contribute to sustainable practices. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Brands can employ creative and attention-grabbing marketing stunts and campaigns to promote their products and services to wider audiences in unique and memorable ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-coffee-truck.md) - [Coffee-Inspired Auto Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mazda-coffee-tour.md) - [Coffee-Brewing Cafe Racer Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-caf-racer.md) - [Rechargeable In-Car Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-coffee-maker-1.md) - [EV-Charging Coffee Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-charging-stations.md) - [Sweet Potato-Powered Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-and-kirishima-shuzo.md) - [Branded Car-Powered Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carpowered-hotel.md) - [Versatile Hydrogen Battery Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogen-cartridges.md) - [Rugged Roadtrip Coffee Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arctic-coffee-and-isuzu.md)