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GENERAL STUFF => HYUNDAI GLOBAL => Topic started by: CraigB on February 27, 2018, 18:13:39

Title: Hyundai Nexo
Post by: CraigB on February 27, 2018, 18:13:39

The Hyundai Nexo has a fuel cell drivetrain that runs on compressed hydrogen, emits only water and heat, can drive 600km between refills, and only needs five minutes at the 'bowser'. Is this the zero-emissions car we've been dreaming of?

 :link: 2018 Hyundai Nexo review | CarAdvice (http://www.caradvice.com.au/623769/2018-hyundai-nexo-review/)

Title: Re: Hyundai Nexo
Post by: asathorny on February 27, 2018, 18:44:27

Interesting, looks nice too  :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:

Title: Re: Hyundai Nexo
Post by: AlanHo on February 27, 2018, 19:38:57

It is definitely not zero emissions in the overall sense. What emmisons were created to produce the hydrogen or the exotic materials in the fuel cell ?

Oh by the way - I don't know either - but it was certainly not a free lunch.

Title: Re: Hyundai Nexo
Post by: Dazzler on February 27, 2018, 19:59:19

I like everything about it but the anticipated price (I read somewhere they estimate A$100K ) :cool:

Title: Re: Hyundai Nexo
Post by: CraigB on February 27, 2018, 20:13:10

Quote from: Dazzler on February 27, 2018, 19:59:19

I like everything about it but the anticipated price (I read somewhere they estimate A$100K ) :cool:

I thought I read 60k but the price will drop quickly over a few years, don't think I've seen any hydrogen refill points to make use of it here though.

The engine has some good torque, a bit higher than the diesel I think :undecided:

Title: Re: Hyundai Nexo
Post by: Dazzler on February 27, 2018, 20:25:42

Yes, I agree Craig. Economies of scale will kick in quite quickly once it's mainstream.  :goodjob:

I think at $60K it would sell quite well.  :cool: