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  • Honda Reveals FCEV Concept At Los Angeles Auto Show

    Honda-FCEV-Concept-THUMBThe futuristic and sleekly styled Honda FCEV Concept was officially premiered at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. The model comes to showcase what the possible future design of the brand’s cars will be regarding its next-generation fuel-cell vehicles.

    What is more, the Honda FCEV Concept is also prepared for production and has a scheduled launching in 2015 in Japan, followed by Europe. Honda’s next generation fuel cell-electric vehicle will include the world’s first application of a fuel-cell powertrain.

    What is interesting here is that the latter is entirely packaged in the engine room of the vehicle, allowing for more space in cabin as well as added flexibility in the potential application of FC technology to multiple vehicle types in the future.

    More importantly some of the significant technological advancements achieved here result in the fact that the fuel-cell stack has yielded more than a 60 percent increase in power density. It has also minimized the size of the stack by 33 percent compared to the FCX Clarity. Given these facts, the driving range is expected to be more than 300 miles with quick refuelling of about three minutes at a pressure of 70 MPa.

    Honda FCEV Concept features an exciting and modern styling: it includes sweeping character lines highlighted by an ultra-aerodynamic body. The car also offers ample passenger space and seating for five passengers. And in our opinion, despite the fact that this car is only a concept, we think that it shows the actual path to the very near future.

    Source: Honda

  • Honda FCEV Concept To Debut At LA Auto Show

    HondaFCEV_Concept_teaser_sketch-THUMBHonda has released a sketch that teases the futuristic Honda FCEV Concept. The next-generation fuel-cell electric vehicle will make its world debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show on 20th of November, and will be launched on the market in 2015.

    Of course, the image reveals what are the future potential styling directions for Honda and in particular for its new fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV), and also confirms the commitment of the brand in developing advanced alternative fuel vehicles.

    As a matter of fact, this model is another step for Honda towards the way to a zero-emissions future. In addition to producing the FCX Clarity, Honda has deployed numerous technologies to enhance the fuel efficiency and minimize the CO2 emissions.

    Some of these technologies were utilized in the Accord Hybrid, Accord Plug-In Sedan, Honda Fit EV and the Civic Natural Gas. The FCX Clarity was also named the 2009 World Green Car.

    More details and exclusive pictures about the Honda FCEV Concept will be revealed on 20th November.

    Source: Honda

  • Hyundai Ix35 FCEV Uk Debut

    EcoVelocity visitors can be among the first in the world to experience future travel in a hydrogen-powered car, with passenger rides available in the ix35 FCEV. The vehicle is Hyundai’s third-generation FCEV and it demonstrates the company’s work on cutting-edge alternative fuels.

    Boasting the same convenience as today’s vehicles powered by traditional internal combustion engines, the ix35 FCEV has a driving range of 360miles (580 Km), a maximum speed of 100 mph and zero-to-62mph time of 12.8 seconds. The fuel cell stack can operate at sub-zero temperatures as low as -25 degrees Celsius, and unlike a combustion-engined car, the ix35’s only emissions are water vapour.

    This vehicle moves Hyundai closer to the commercialisation of fuel cell electric vehicles, and the aim is to bring an FCEV to market in the next few years.

    Earlier this year, the Hyundai Motor Group signed a memorandum of understanding with four Northern European countries to operate test fleets of FCEVs. Test drives have already been carried out in Korea and Copenhagen.

    Hyundai ix35 FCEV
    Hyundai ix35 FCEV

    Hyundai UK’s managing director, Tony Whitehorn, commented: “We are extremely excited to be showcasing the ix35 FCEV in the UK for the first time at EcoVelocity. Hyundai is a world leader in the development of hydrogen-powered technology and is constantly researching and developing modes of transportation that use alternative fuels at the Eco-technology research institute in Mabuk, Korea.

    “The ultimate goal would be to see zero-emission vehicles on UK roads within the next few years; however, the market and local infrastructure will be the real determinant of this. In the interim, Hyundai is working hard to make internal combustion engines as efficient as possible.”

    Also featuring on the Hyundai stand will be the sub-100g/km CO2 i10 Blue and the recently launched i20 Blue. The i10 Blue is powered by a 1.0-litre Kappa three-cylinder petrol engine returning an impressive 67.3mpg combined. The i20 Blue is powered by a 1.4-litre CRDi four-cylinder engine with76.4mpg on a combined cycle. Due to their low emissions, both vehicles offer exemption from VED and the London Congestion Charge.

    Visitors will also be able to see Hyundai’s two newest models on the stand – the all-new i40 Tourer, due to go on-sale on September 8 and the Veloster coupe due to launch later this year.

    EcoVelocity will run from September 8 -11th at Battersea Power Station and will feature the latest green models, including electric, hybrid and low CO2-emitting cars, as well as providing test drives on a specially-constructed circuit in the shadow of the famous power station.

    Source: Hyundai

  • Hyundai showcases futuristic vision and improved efficiency at Geneva 2010

    The Hyundai stand at the Geneva motor show is set to be even busier than normal. In addition the newly-launched ix35 crossover, the company is revealing a host of new models and a stunning concept car.

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  • KIA Motors Unveils Next Generation Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle

    Kia Motors Corporation’s (KMC) Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) program takes a major technological step forward today with the global unveiling of the all-new Kia Borrego FCEV at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. (more…)