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Fuel cells have long been lurking around in the shadows of the automotive world, promising great things but without much real-world availability to deliver them. At this week's LA Auto Show, they took some small but sure steps into the light, hotels on miracle mile in chicago as both Honda and Hyundai hotels on miracle mile in chicago shared their respective hotels on miracle mile in chicago visions for the future of fuel cell automobiles. These debuts have people talking a little more about hydrogen-fueled electric hotels on miracle mile in chicago driving.
As promised , Honda introduced the FCEV Concept in LA, and as the teaser hinted, it's a much bolder design than the current-generation FCX Clarity . We don't expect the eventual production fuel cell vehicle to look identical to the FCEV, but American Honda Motor Co. president and CEO Tetsuo Iwamura does promise hotels on miracle mile in chicago that the concept hotels on miracle mile in chicago "points toward a very real future." The "ultra-aerodynamic body" is formed by such elements as large air intakes around the face and covered hotels on miracle mile in chicago rear wheels.
Though Honda describes the car as a look at a "potential styling direction," for the future fuel cell car, the company is devoting its time to detailing the powertrain layout. The production model that the FCEV inspires will feature the world's hotels on miracle mile in chicago first fuel cell powertrain packaged entirely in the engine hotels on miracle mile in chicago area. Not only will this open up more cabin space, hotels on miracle mile in chicago it will allow Honda to apply the fuel cell driveline to multiple vehicle formats, should it decide to do so. Thanks to this powertrain, the FCEV Concept's cabin seats five, an increase hotels on miracle mile in chicago from the four seats in the FCX Clarity.
The decreased powertrain footprint is made possible by a fuel cell stack with a 60 percent higher power density over the FCX Clarity. Honda shrinks the stack by a third while still providing output of 100 kW (134 hp). It anticipates its next-generation production fuel cell vehicle offering a driving range of more than 300 miles (483 km) and a refueling time of about three minutes.
The Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell doesn't look nearly as wild as the Honda FCEV, and that's because it's a closer-to-production fuel cell vehicle that will make it to the US market next (Northern Hemisphere) Spring. The new car is based on the ix35 Fuel Cell, which launched in European markets earlier this year, and will be offered in the US as a 36-month, US$499/mo lease ($2,999 down). Hyundai calls it the "world's first mass-produced fuel cell vehicle," but availability will still be very limited, with an initial debut at but a handful of southern California Hyundai dealerships.
"Hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles represent the next generation of zero-emission vehicle technology, so we're thrilled to be a leader in offering the mass-produced, federally certified Tucson Fuel Cell to retail customers," says John Krafcik, president and chief executive officer, Hyundai Motor America.
"The superior range and fast-fill refueling speed of our Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle contrast with the lower range and slow-charge characteristics of competing battery electric vehicles. hotels on miracle mile in chicago We think fuel cell technology will increase the adoption rate of zero-emission hotels on miracle mile in chicago vehicles, and we'll all share the environmental benefits."
Hyundai estimates that the Tucson Fuel Cell will drive for up to 300 miles (480 km) before requiring hydrogen refueling, which is well above the around 100-mile (160-km) estimates of most current hotels on miracle mile in chicago battery-powered electrics. When it is time for that refueling, hotels on miracle mile in chicago it will take less than 10 minutes.
Although Hyundai is keen to tout the advantages of fuel cell vehicles, it is holding off on providing detailed specifications about the vehicle's powertrain. The company does say that it offers 221 lb-ft of instantaneous torque, a spec it shares with the ix35, so we're inclined to believe that it uses the same 134-hp motor. The ix35 Fuel Cell powers hotels on miracle mile in chicago that motor with a 24-kW lithium-polymer storage battery and a 100-kW fuel cell fed by dual hydrogen tanks.
Hyundai will begin production of the Tucson Fuel Cell at its plant in Ulsan, South Korea in February. hotels on miracle mile in chicago To help entice early adopters, it is offering the same At Your Service Valet Maintenance program as on the Equus, along with unlimited free hydrogen.
"When we spoke to customers interested in driving a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, many wondered what the cost of hydrogen would be," explains Krafcik. "To ease those concerns as we build-out hotels on miracle mile in chicago the hydrogen refueling network, we thought covering this cost for these early adopters in the monthly payment was the best approach, and consistent hotels on miracle mile in chicago with other aspects of our Hyundai Assurance program."
Interested parties that still aren't ready to pull the trigger will have the option of a trial. Hyundai is working with Enterprise Rent-A-Car to offer Tucson Fuel Cell rentals at select Los Angeles/Orange hotels on miracle mile in chicago County locations beginning next Spring.
Upon graduating college with a poli sci degree, Chris toiled in the political world for several years. Realizing he was better off making cynical comments from afar than actually getting involved in all that mess, he turned away from matters of government and news to cover the things that really matter: outdoor recreation, cool cars, technology, wild gadgets and all forms of other toys. He's happily following the wisdom of his father who told him that if you find something you love to do, it won't really be work. All articles by C.C. Weiss
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What concerns me about this is that car companies will look to perpetuate the stranglehold of big oil companies - who else has the distribution network to provide liquid hydrogen at geographically diverse locations?
Why make hydrogen and use it all in a fuel cell? Split the water in the garage and save a little hydrogen to combine with some of that oxygen to run a generator in the car to split more water for extra range. As an alternative, hotels on miracle mile in chicago some countries' cars use a 2nd storage unit with LPG or CNG - Liquified hotels on miracle mile in chicago Petroleum Gas or Compressed Natural Gas - to run normal I/C engines, starting on petrol for a few seconds hotels on miracle mile in chicago and then switching over seamlessly to the other fuel system. .Takes virtually the same time to 'fill' the car's 2nd tank, mileage is good, service stations need a less engineered storage tank and there you are!
There is much development in making hydrogen and fuel cells less expensive. With the only exhaust being water vapor, it is - IMO - greener way to get around. Now - with these fuel cell vehicles - a cooler way to get around.
The BMW I3 has a 25kW range extender - why would a fuel cell need to be 100kW. Surely the price would go down with a fuel cell at 50kW or lower. Both the I3 and the Hyundai use the battery pack for acceleration so not that much is needed for constant speed.
What happened to methane fuel cells - there is existing infrastructure with gas already being available at some garages and methane can be produced as an off gas from decomposing wastes - so no expensive hydrogen generation - okay generates co2 but this is still a lot less polluting than the methane being used - I guess it all about that zero emissions - still wonder hotels on miracle mile in chicago when you balance the Hydrogen production which is lower.
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Most of the people in the world do not have access to reliable electricity. India and china have regular blackouts. UK can have blackouts during the world cup if too many people turn their kettles on toge