Hydrogen-powered Hyundais for ACT
- PostedPublished 10 September 2020
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Fleet of 20 Nexo hydrogen fuel-cell SUVs will contribute to emissions reductions
The Government of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is adopting the hydrogen-powered Hyundai Nexo as part of its drive towards clean transport.
A total of 20 Nexos, which are fuel cell-powered electric vehicles (FCEVs), are due to be introduced to the Government’s fleet.
“For a long time, hydrogen has been touted as the fuel of the future. However, with the arrival of a fleet of Nexo FCEVs for the Australian Capital Territory Government, we’re pleased to say that it’s now the fuel of today,” said Jun Heo, CEO of Hyundai Motor Company Australia.
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“As part of a line-up that includes hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure electric models, Nexo underscores our leadership in eco-mobility and our commitment to a sustainable, low-emissions motoring future in this country.”
The Hyundai Nexo, which is due to arrive on the market later this year, has a 666km range and a claimed refuelling time of three to five minutes – potentially making it a more suitable option for some drivers than a pure electric vehicle. It is also similarly quiet and emits only water.
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Power is generated by a fuel cell, which is fed with ambient air and hydrogen stored in an on-board tank, and the electricity produced by it is supplied to a battery and motor. Hyundai claims that the Nexo’s motor produces 88.3kW and 395Nm, which grants a 0-100km/h time of 9.5sec.
The Nexo is also the first hydrogen-powered vehicle to meet the Australian Design Rules (ADRs), which are national vehicle standards relating to factors such as safety and emissions.
Hydrogen for the Hyundais will be provided by a new refuelling station in Canberra that is due to open soon. Only a handful of stations are scheduled to be in operation around the country by 2020, however, which will pose problems for the wider FCEV uptake.
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