Tucson FCEV: on the road in Europe to promote sustainable mobility
Monday, August 22, 2005
"Driving car number 7, a Hyundai Tucson FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle), Lee Jeongbae and Choi Seoho, senior engineers of the Research and Development Division at Hyundai Motor Company, came second in this first major European rally for fuel cell and hybrid vehicles recently. With a consumption of 5.2 kg hydrogen fuel, the Tucson FCEV used almost two kg less hydrogen for the 410-km rally distance than the first placed vehicle, the Opel Zafira. Seventeen fuel cell, hybrid and electric-powered vehicles took part in the rally. Tucson FCEV specifications: Vehicle weight: 1,765 kg; range 300 km; fuel: hydrogen (350 bar); fuel tank: 152 litres (3.5 kg); emission: water vapour only; operating pressure: ambient (1 bar); voltage: 250-460 volts DC; motor: three-phase AC/80 kW; max. speed: 150 km/h; fuel cell power: 80 kW; battery type: LiPB 152V" Source: timesofmalta.com
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