Fuel Cell
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Hyundai set new land-speed records in the Nexo fuel-cell vehicle and the Sonata Hybrid at Bonneville.
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BMW rolls out hydrogen-powered X5A fuel cell-electric BMW X5 is confirmed for limited production in 2022.
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Hyundai turns to oil giant Saudi Aramco to expedite hydrogen futureHyundai and Saudi Aramco will work on hydrogen infrastructure in South Korea and Saudi Arabia.
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Genesis confirms dedicated EV for 2021Genesis is working on a dedicated EV platform that will spawn at least two models.
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Audi not giving up on fuel cells, new prototype coming this yearGiven concerns about range and charging times for electric cars, Audi is reviving its fuel-cell vehicle program.
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Toyota and Kenworth reveal first fuel cell-electric truck ready to haul cargoIt's been two years since Toyota and truck manufacturer Kenworth showed off a proof of concept for a semi-trailer truck powered purely by hydrogen. On Monday, they showed off the first of 10 planned examples that late this year will start transporting cargo across the Los Angeles basin and to...
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American truck manufacturer Kenworth will build a fleet of 10 semi-trailer trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cell-electric powertrains sourced from Toyota. The two firms made the announcement on Tuesday in Las Vegas at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show. The collaboration is part of the $41 million Zero and Near-Zero Emissions Freight Facilities grant awarded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), with the Port of Los Angeles as the main recipient. The collaboration will also see the installation of two new hydrogen fueling stations to service the Southern California region. The CARB...
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Mercedes delivers first GLC F-Cell hydrogen-electric hybrid SUVsMercedes-Benz has delivered the first examples of its hydrogen-electric GLC F-Cell SUVs to customers in Germany. Those initial owners include German railway operator, Deutsche Bahn. Other companies that will soon take delivery of the SUV include Air Liquide, Shell, Linde AG, and the cities of...
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Toyota's Project Portal fuel cell semi progresses to beta stageToyota isn't giving up on its support of fuel cells and is instead working on applying the technology in both passenger cars and commercial vehicles. The automaker already has a fuel cell car on sale in the form of the Mirai and has hinted at more offerings, including from its upmarket brand Lexus...
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Toyota supports hydrogen-powered autonomous boatToyota is one of a few major automakers that has thrown its weight behind hydrogen as a future fuel source, and the Japanese firm is taking its learnings around the globe and to the open seas. Toyota announced last week that it will support the Energy Observer, a hydrogen-powered autonomous boat...
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Hyundai and Audi partner on hydrogen fuel cell techTwo unlikely partners will join forces for the greater good of zero-emission driving. In a Tuesday announcement, Hyundai and Audi said both will partner for future fuel-cell technology. With the newly inked partnership, both makes will grant mutual access to fuel-cell components while leveraging...
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Gumpert returns with new Chinese partner, RG Nathalie fuel cell sports carGerman engineer Roland Gumpert is back with a new sports car, and this time it's got a revolutionary electric powertrain. Gumpert is the person behind the legendary Gumpert Apollo line of supercars. After his Gumpert brand ran into financial difficulties earlier this decade, the company was taken...
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The Lexus LS may soon receive alternative powertrains to challenge new electric cars being developed for the full-size luxury sedan segment by rivals such as Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz, not to mention Tesla and its Model S. But Lexus isn't just looking at pure electric powertrains. It seems every option is on the table including hydrogen fuel cell technology. The news comes from Australian publication GoAuto, which spoke with LS chief engineer Toshio Asahi at the car's local launch. Asahi said plug-in hybrid, pure electric, and fuel cell powertrains are all under consideration. Right now, the...
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Pininfarina confirms specs for production H2 Speed supercarPininfarina bosses are planning the launch of a premium electric car brand utilizing the name and talents of the Italian design house. And a Pininfarina-badged car has already been confirmed for production later in 2018. We are talking about the H2 Speed, an electric supercar that relies on a...
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Pininfarina H2 Speed supercar confirmed for productionItalian design house Pininfarina used the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show to unveil the H2 Speed concept. The sultry supercar featured a hydrogen fuel cell power source and provided a glimpse at a potential future for motorsports where race cars produce zero emissions. It turns out the concept...
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Hyundai self-driving car completes 100-mile trek on its ownHyundai aims to have a Level 4 self-driving car on the market by 2021 and has demonstrated its progress in the field with five prototypes completing a 118-mile journey on their own. Three of the prototypes were Hyundai's new Nexo fuel cell car, making this the first demonstration of a self-driving...
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Nikola selects Arizona to manufacture electric semi-trucksNikola has taken a major step toward bringing its extended-range electric semi-trailer truck to market. The company announced on Tuesday that Buckeye, Arizona will be home to its future manufacturing facility. The American startup debuted its One electric semi in December 2016. At that time, Nikola...
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Volvo open to fuel cells as range extenders in longer termVolvo made a wave when it became one of the first brands to announce that every vehicle it launches from 2019 on would feature an electric motor, but it won't stop there. While the near-term goal is to introduce more battery-electric cars, the brand won't exclude hydrogen fuel cells. Drive reported...
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The Kia Niro is a compact crossover SUV that debuted in hybrid form in 2016. Last year the range was expanded with the addition of a plug-in hybrid version. Soon, we’ll be able to add a pure electric version to that list. Kia previewed the electric version of the Kia Niro on Monday with the unveiling of the Niro EV concept at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show, where the automaker also outlined upcoming technologies and a long-term vision for mobility. The Niro EV is expected on sale later this year and is one of 16 electrified vehicles Kia will launch by 2025. There will be five...
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Hyundai reveals Nexo fuel cell-powered SUV at 2018 CESHyundai on Monday rolled out the Nexo SUV at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show. The Nexo is a dedicated fuel cell vehicle that will serve as the replacement for Hyundai’s Tucson Fuel Cell when it goes on sale later this year. Hyundai previewed the model with the FE Fuel Cell concept at the...
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Proposed bill calls for ban on internal combustion cars in California by 2040The state of California is, and has been, a staunch supporter of electric cars and tight regulations aimed at curbing car emissions in order to reduce pollution. Most of its programs and initiatives have supported the sale of electrified cars in general, but the state may take a much bigger, more...
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Hyundai gives first look at new fuel cell-powered SUVHyundai will present a fuel cell-powered SUV at next week’s 2018 Consumer Electronics Show. The vehicle, whose name will be revealed at the show, serves as the replacement for the Tucson Fuel Cell but is a standalone model with its own styling. It’s due on sale in limited regions later...
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Japanese automakers, energy firms form new company for hydrogen filling stationsJapan’s three major automakers Toyota, Nissan and Honda have teamed up with local energy firms and the Japanese government to form a new company whose purpose is to roll out hydrogen filling stations. The company, which will be established next spring, has an initial goal of 160 stations to...
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2019 Hyundai fuel cell SUV spy shotsHyundai’s new hydrogen fuel cell-powered SUV has been spotted testing for the first time. The vehicle is due on sale in early 2018, so its reveal can’t be far. This is backed by the lack of camouflage gear on the test vehicles. An appearance at next week’s 2017 Los Angeles Auto...
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