Hyundai's plan will see the launch of
at least 14 new environmentally-focused models by 2020, the one is new FE Fuel Cell
Concept that has been unveiled in front of the 2017 Geneva Motor Show audience.
FE, stands for Future Eco, which according
to the Koreans, reflects "the innovative new technologies that complement
the car's eco-friendliness". But that's not its most important feature, as
the concept is capable of running for more than 800 km between
refueling, due to the fourth generation of hydrogen fuel cell technology.
The fuel cell tech is now 20 percent
lighter, achieves 10 percent greater efficiency and has a 30 percent increased
power density in the fuel cell stack when compared to the Tucson ix35 Fuel
Cell.
The show car also features portable
battery packs, which are charged by the vehicle's energy output to power
passenger devices, and it has an integrated storage and charging space in the
boot, for an electric scooter.
Its shape is said to have been inspired by
"nature and water", which emphasizes its zero-emission capability. It
has a clean exterior with slender headlights, specially designed taillights
that follow the same pattern as the LED DRLs, and some massive rims.
Inside, it has a minimalistic layout, with blue
ambient lighting and three generous sized screens. One of them acts as an
infotainment, the other replaces the traditional analogue dials, and a third
one, located in front of the gear shifter, has something to do with smartphone
screen mirroring, apparently.
Some of the elements of the new Hyundai FE Fuel Cell
Concept will influence a hydrogen-powered SUV, which will launch in 2018. This
will feature an extensive range and the Hyundai Smart Sense driver assist
technologies.
