Suzuki will continue its studies in fuel cell technologies with the fourth incarnation of its Fuel Cell Vehicles, the SX4-FCV. Just another pointless concept, seen it all before! An initial thought that may occur to may minds as Suzuki aren't exactly the first name that comes to mind when it comes to innovation. However the Japanese automaker is attempting to reverse this trend, whereas most electric vehicles rely on their electricity to come from an external source, this model creates its own electricity through a chemical process using Hydrogen and oxygen.
Hydrogen is stored in a special developed tank (ok, so this comes from an external source) and it also features a compact capacitor which captures the regenerated energy that comes from the brakes.
The SX4-FCV has a fuel cell output of 80 kW and an electric motor output of 68 kW, it allows the model to travel with interruption for up to 250km and it possesses a top speed of 150km/h.
More details will be release when the model debuts at the Paris Motor Show next month.
Suzuki will display its latest environmental technology at next month’s Paris Motor Show with a new Suzuki Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV).
The state-of-the-art vehicle is based on the SX4 hatch, powered by a high-performance fuel cell that emits no pollutants – just water and heat.
Unlike conventional electric vehicles, which use electricity from an external source (and store it in a battery) to propel the electric motor, FCVs create their own electricity. Fuel cells onboard the vehicle creates electricity through a chemical process using hydrogen fuel and oxygen.
Hydrogen for the fuel cell is stored in a sophisticated 70 MPa tank developed by Suzuki, while a lightweight, compact capacitor captures regenerative energy under braking, which is then employed to reduce fuel cell load under acceleration.
The SX4-FCV has a fuel cell output of 80 kW and an electric motor output of 68 kW. Maximum speed is 150 km/h, with an operating range of 250 km.
Suzuki has been engaged in a research and development programme focused on fuel cell vehicles with GM since 2001.
The SX4-FCV is its fourth compact fuel cell vehicle to be evaluated on public roads.
The Japanese government has approved the use of Suzuki’s advanced SX4-FCV fuel cell vehicle on public roads after the Paris show.
The results of the real-world testing will be used in further development of the vehicle, with the ultimate aim of producing a viable fuel cell-based production model.
Tuner_Mad
September 19, 2008 6:56 PM
