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KOREAN ELECTRIC SUV READY FOR YOUR STUDY NO CES 2018 IN LAS VEGAS
In August, the Korean brand presented the Hyundai Next Generation FCEV at an event organized in Seoul. At that time, the company already warned that it was a prototype very close to production, thus ratifying its commitment to hydrogen as one of the possible sustainable mobility solutions. Now, with CES 2018 going around the corner, the brand prepares to show on its stand the new Hyundai FCEV.It remains unclear what its name will be, but Hyundai invites everyone to attend the press conference on January 8 to learn all the details about this vehicle propelled by a hydrogen fuel cell system.Hyundai is one of the few manufacturers that currently allocates large amounts of resources to make hydrogen a mass option. A clear example is the Hyundai iX35 FCEV, which did not reap great sales results, but it is now expected that this new hydrogen-powered SUV will achieve greater market penetration.

Aesthetically, the similarities that this production model will have with the Next Generation FCEV Concept are evident. As we said before, Hyundai confirmed at the time that it was a project very advanced and close to a final version. Well, if we go back a little more in time, the difference with the Hyundai FE Fuel Cell Concept is patent. That concept was much further from what we know nowadays as a production car.Mechanically, of the few data available, it is known that with a single tank of hydrogen can run almost 600 kilometers. A quite acceptable range compared to the numbers shown today by a non-luxury electric battery car. On the other hand, Hyundai confirmed that its new FCEV will have the latest driving assistance technologies (ADAS) that were developed by the brand.In addition, the company will devote part of the experience gained in its development to make hydrogen an alternative for home use. In a few more days we will know all the details.

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