The Hyundai ix35, also known as the Hyundai Tucson, the first car with a hydrogen fuel cell to arrive in Canada

Vehicles with alternative energies are becoming increasingly popular, and we have important news on this front. One of the models that has become most popular in recent months is the Hyundai ix35, which has a version that runs on a hydrogen fuel cell. This model produces no kind of waste or polluting emissions, as its only emission is water vapour. A real step forward in preventing pollution in our cities.

The Hyundai ix35 FCEV has a range of 600 km on a full tank, which is nothing to sniff at and makes it possible to make journeys comfortably and without undue worry. That said, while there are more and more LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) refuelling points, hydrogen is not even being considered at the moment. This will slow its expansion for some years to come.

The 132 CV electric motor is powered by a 24 kWh battery, which acts as a bridge between the motor and the fuel cell stack. The car cannot perform great feats, as it weighs close to 2,000 kg, so it is difficult to move its bulk quickly. Nor is that what this model is about, of course, where its method of propulsion matters far more than its performance.

It is now Canada’s turn to welcome the Hyundai ix35 FCEV, so this country will roll out a protocol to start equipping service stations with refuelling points, which is essential if sales of this model are to be boosted. Without fuel, there is little point in putting it on sale at the brand’s dealerships.

The price is high, of course. The saving should come from the price of fuel, cheaper than petrol and diesel, but you would have to refuel many times to achieve a saving that feels worthwhile. Logically, costs and difficulties of use should gradually disappear, making this type of vehicle more comfortable and simpler to use. Will it end up becoming one of the standards for cars powered by alternative fuels?

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Source | Hyundai