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Hyundai Motor to Unveil H350 Fuel Cell Concept at the 2016 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover
Sept. 21, 2016 – H350 Fuel Cell Concept at the 2016 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover taking place from September 21 to 29. The powertrain study shows the potential for the company’s advanced hydrogen fuel cell technology in the light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment.
Providing a glimpse into the future of the LCV, Hyundai Motor’s H350 Fuel Cell Concept shows the suitability of the company’s pioneering Fuel Cell powertrain for commercial application.
Unlike a conventional electric vehicle, which requires a number of hours to recharge, the 175-litre hydrogen tank can be filled in under four minutes – similar to the time it takes to refill a tank of gasoline or diesel in a vehicle with a traditional internal combustion engine. The H350 Fuel Cell Concept has a total range of 422 km, and emits only water.
The Lab will explore four key areas: freedom to use mobility whenever and wherever; freedom to connect to everyday life while on the move; freedom from accidents and inconveniences; and freedom from environmental pollution and energy exhaustion.
The powertrain is intelligently packaged in such a way that its installation has no impact on the H350’s load area. Depending on wheelbase, the H350 provides 10.5 m³ or 12.9 m³ space – sufficient to accommodate five standard European pallets – or room for a 14-seat passenger compartment.
The Fuel Cell driveline enables almost silent operation of the vehicle contributing also to a reduction in noise pollution what makes it especially suitable for night deliveries in urban areas. The H350 Fuel Cell concept would be suitable not only for door to door and urban missions, but also to extended mileage missions thanks to the improved autonomy.
With the Fuel Cell powertrain capable of producing up to 100 kW (136 ps) and 30.6kg.m, the H350 Fuel Cell Concept is able to reach speeds of up to 150 kph – similar performance to LCVs powered by an equivalent internal combustion engine. Propelled by a near-silent electric motor, it also produces significantly less noise than conventional vehicles.
The H350 Fuel Cell’s powertrain is formed of a hydrogen tank, fuel cell stack, high-voltage battery pack, inverter, and electric motor. The 700-bar high-pressure hydrogen tanks, located under the floor of the vehicle between the two axles, store 7.05 kg of compressed hydrogen, which is then broken down into protons and electrons in the fuel cell stack. The electricity produced by the fuel stack is then stored in a compact 24 kW lithium-ion battery pack, with the inverter converting the energy to an alternating current to power the 100 kW electric motor.
World leader in hydrogen fuel cell technology
Hyundai Motor is a world-leader in the development of hydrogen fuel cell technology, opening the world’s first mass production facility for Fuel Cell vehicles in February 2013. The company’s Fuel Cell powertrain represents a truly viable form of propulsion for everyday vehicles, from passenger cars to LCVs, and is the product of Hyundai’s commitment to sustainable transport.
The Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell is the world’s first mass-produced and commercial available Fuel Cell vehicle, and is available to order from Hyundai’s dealer network. There are currently 50 units of ix35 Fuel Cell in use for members of the public in Munich, Germany. Hyundai’s Fuel Cell powertrain was demonstrated successfully during the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, with the company’s Fuel Cell city bus used as an official vehicle throughout the tournament.
The 2016 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show is the world’s foremost exhibition for mobility, transport and logistics in the commercial vehicle segment. Hyundai Motor’s press conference takes place on Stand C61 in Hall 13, and begins at 11.00 CET, September 21.
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Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company is committed to becoming a lifetime partner in automobiles and beyond. The company leads the Hyundai Motor Group, an innovative business structure capable of circulating resources from molten iron to finished cars. Hyundai Motor has eight manufacturing bases and seven design & technical centers worldwide and in 2015 sold 4.96 million vehicles globally. With more than 110,000 employees worldwide, Hyundai Motor continues to enhance its product line-up with localized models and strives to strengthen its leadership in clean technology, starting with the world’s first mass-produced hydrogen-powered vehicle, ix35 Fuel Cell and IONIQ, the world’s first model with three electrified powertrains in a single body type.
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