Hyundai Unveils Upgraded Hydrogen-Powered Nexo SUV with Enhanced Features
Key Ideas
  • Hyundai's second-generation Nexo SUV features a 16% boost in fuel cell output and increased hydrogen storage, extending its driving range to around 700km.
  • The Nexo combines a 110kW fuel cell, 150kW electric motor, and 1.56kWh battery for zero-emission power, with a quick 5-minute hydrogen refill time.
  • The new Nexo integrates hydrogen refuelling stations into journeys through the 'Route Planner11', showcasing Hyundai's commitment to hydrogen technology and sustainability.
  • Despite a recall of Nexo FCEVs in the US and Canada over hydrogen leakage concerns, Hyundai continues to invest in hydrogen with plans for a new manufacturing facility.
Hyundai Motor Company has introduced the improved second-generation Nexo SUV, highlighting advancements in hydrogen technology. The upgraded Nexo boasts a 16% increase in fuel cell output and enhanced hydrogen storage capacity of up to 6.69kg, resulting in a driving range of approximately 700km. The vehicle's powertrain combines a 110kW fuel cell, 150kW electric motor, and a 1.56kWh battery, delivering efficient zero-emission operation with a quick hydrogen refill time of just five minutes. Notably, the Nexo features an innovative 'Route Planner11' for fuel cell electric vehicles, offering dynamic range adjustments and real-time energy flow information. Hyundai's commitment to hydrogen is evident through recent announcements, including the construction of a new fuel cell manufacturing facility in Ulsan capable of producing systems for 6,500 hydrogen-powered vehicles annually. Despite challenges like the recall of Nexo FCEVs in North America due to hydrogen leakage concerns, Hyundai remains dedicated to advancing hydrogen technology and sustainability, as demonstrated by the new Nexo and the upcoming production of the Initium concept SUV.
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