Making the news recently is a new HUV developed by Pinifarina which could be very important to the future of the fuel cell vehicle industry.
The NAMX HUV has become quite a sensation to hydrogen fuel cell vehicle enthusiasts. This vehicle provides a unique removable fuel cell system, the first of its kind, and is the work of various intercontinental experts. The project has been developed with insight from African and European developers. The hope is that this new vehicle, which will enter development in 2023 and hopefully be on the roads in 2025, could be a game-changer.
The cheapest model of this HUV will utilize a powerful 296BHP electric motor. This will provide the ability to go from 0-62mph in just 6.5 seconds and hit top speeds exceeding 120mph. In addition, there will also be a four-wheel drive model, the GTH, which will be able to hit 62mph in just 4.5 seconds and can hit top speeds in excess of 150mph.
So, anyone worried about HUVs not being able to match performance can put those fears aside. If developed as intended, this vehicle could be essential to making the market for hydrogen powered SUVs much more affordable.
The starting price for this vehicle is estimated to be around $69,000.
Patented removal fuel systems excite hydrogen enthusiasts
One of the most interesting elements of these new vehicles is the fact they will utilize a removable fuel capsule system. This would allow for quicker and easier swapping of hydrogen fuel tanks compared to other alternative systems out there today. Indeed, it might work a bit like the battery systems in many electric cars, where the batteries can be taken out and replaced with ease.
At the moment, though, details are thin as to how this system would actually work. The hope is that a home fuel capsule delivery system could be put in place, making sure that drivers can always have the supply they need to get from A to B without any delays.
The vehicle itself has many excited, with these innovations and a fair price point making it a great starting place for many in the market. The design of the vehicle also has many excited, with its sleek and modern design catching the eye of many. Many cars in the hydrogen sector tend to be quite minimalistic in their design, but this carries all of the hallmarks of something that has just hit the market.
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