Have you heard the news? Hyundai presents the Xcient Fuel Cell truck which runs on hydrogen power. Read on for more details.
The innovation of internal combustion-based vehicles has been crucial to the continuing success of mobility around the world. It has benefited e-commerce and other businesses in transporting cargo from the manufacturer to the market and finally at the doorstep of customers. However, it is high time that we shift towards cleaner and more efficient means of mobility for environmental sustainability.
In this regard, many automobile brands are leaning toward the electrification of their fleets, but there still exist the problems such as battery disposal and infrastructure development. While the makers of EVs are finding solutions to the aforementioned problems, Hyundai is one of the first to see the potential of hydrogen as alternative energy that could replace the use of fossil fuels.
Hyundai finally presents the Xcient Fuel Cell truck which is an eco-friendly and energy-efficient solution for transportation.
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Are you Curious to know more about the Xcient Fuel Cell? Well, here is everything you need to know about this commercial truck:
The Xcient Fuel Cell truck comes powered by a Fuel Cell Stack of 190kW (95kW x 2EA) linked to a Motor/Inverter which produces 350kW of maximum power and 3,400Nm of peak torque. The motor is mated to an ATM 4500R- 6 forward and 1 reverse speed gearbox that is smooth, efficient and slick. Thanks to the powertrain, the vehicle can reach speeds of up to 85kmph.
The Xcient Fuel Cell truck comes with a Hydrogen Tank Capacity of 32.09kgH2 (available hydrogen amount at SOF 100%) with a Filling Pressure of 350 bar. As for the overall dimensions, the vehicle is rated 9,745mm in length, 2,515mm in width and 3,730mm in height. Further, it has a Max. Gross Combination Weight of 36,000kg and a Max. Gross Vehicle Weight of 19,000kg as a rigid truck.
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The vehicle comes with features like Front Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA), Smart Cruise Control (SCC), Electronic Braking System (EBS) +Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Air Bag among others. Other than these, it gets Easy Hill Start System (EHS) and Improved crash safety.
Thus, these are everything you need to know about the Xcient Fuel Cell truck to stay up to speed. Tell us what you think in the comment section below.
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