Manufacturers of power units are developing new powertrains and implementing various technologies. And all in the name of economy. One of the important stages in the development of new propulsion systems is the transition to alternative energy sources, which include hydrogen. So far, few people take hydrogen cars seriously, but in fact, it's already time. Yes, in terms of range they are not much better than electric vehicles, and they even lose outright to diesel cars, but they deserve attention.
To demonstrate the potential of this type of fuel, Hyundai organized a run without refueling on the hydrogen-powered Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell. The task was not only set but also accomplished. The car traveled more than 700 km on a single fill-up.
This achievement became another world record among hydrogen-powered cars. It should be noted that the speed was by no means low, with an average of 76 km/h. After the run, there was about 10 km of fuel left in the tank. The route was chosen with quite busy roads, starting in Oslo and passing through Malmö and Gothenburg, ending in Copenhagen.
What is the powertrain of the Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell? It consists of an electric motor with 136 hp and lithium-polymer batteries. The batteries receive energy from a special unit running on hydrogen. The car is quite dynamic and can reach a top speed of 160 km/h.
