Hyundai Motor Company introduced the all-new NEXO fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), a cutting-edge mid-size SUV, at its global launch event at the Seoul Mobility Show in Korea.
Hyundai is targeting more than 700 km of range from a five-minute charge, while safety has been a clear focus of the NEXO’s development.
The all-new NEXO boasts significant powertrain advancements. These advancements are centered around the fuel cell (FC) and power electronics (PE) systems, which have been enhanced to improve power output and performance.
A new motor system complements these enhancements, increasing the PE system’s power output and battery capacity. As a result, the total output has been elevated from 135 kW to 190 kW, while the battery’s output has doubled from 40 kW to 80 kW. These improvements contribute to a faster 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 7.8 seconds9) compared with 9.2 seconds for the previous NEXO, ensuring excellent acceleration and smooth overtaking capability.
The hydrogen fuel cell stack now delivers maximum gross power of 110 kW, a 16 percent increase, while the new electric motor provides up to 150 kW. The FC stack also features improved low-temperature operability and durability enhancements, including to the membrane, and a uniform cell performance structure. The ‘Wake Up’ stack anti-freezing function and other system optimizations enhance low-temperature drivability and ease of starting year-round.
Additionally, the all-new NEXO offers increased fuel storage capacity without compromising cabin space. The system’s all-electric range (AER) competitiveness is secured through enhanced fuel efficiency, as well as an increased hydrogen tank capacity – which now stands at 6.69 kg, up from 6.33 kg in the previous-generation NEXO – and increased hydrogen storage density.
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