If the exhaust gas of cars is not carbon dioxide, nitric oxide and other harmful substances but pollution-free water, will you be surprised? In fact, the principle is very simple. That is to say, the power supply of the car is no longer the traditional gasoline or diesel oil. Instead, it is hydrogen fuel. The hydrogen fuel is transformed into electric energy for the power supply of the car. Car companies like Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen are actively developing hydrogen fuel cell models which are expected to be available on the market by the end of this year. The emergence of these new energy vehicles not only replaces the consumption of traditional energy, but also achieves zero emissions, making cars a true commuting tool.
The Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL, which is expected to hit the market at the end of 2009, has a range of 400 kilometers. Its appearance retains the original look of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class, making it a luxurious sports travel car. According to reports, the car is expected to be launched by the end of this year. The car is equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell drive system. Only by filling up the hydrogen fuel can it quickly convert into electric energy through the device inside the car. The process of filling up hydrogen fuel takes only 3 minutes. The designers have designed its hydrogen fuel tank and fuel cells into a unique laminated structure, which can greatly save space inside the car. The car's range after refueling reaches 400 kilometers, and the energy consumption per 100 kilometers is equivalent to 3.3 liters of gasoline. Its maximum power is 136 horsepower, and the top speed is 170 km/h. During the process of converting fuel into electric energy, there will be no pollution generated, and only water is discharged.
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Comparison between Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles and Pure Electric Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL
Pros:
- Fuel efficiency is three times that of gasoline cars.
Cons:
- High cost of fuel cells.
- Hydrogen refueling stations are not yet widespread, only available in Beijing and Shanghai.
- Hydrogen molecules are small, prone to leakage if poorly sealed.
Passat Lingyu Hydrogen Fuel Cell Version
Fuel efficiency is three times that of gasoline cars. The body lines are rugged and atmospheric, with each shape and surface of the car tail divided rigorously and orderly, full of dynamics. According to information from the Technical Department of Volkswagen (China), the car adopts a hydrogen fuel cell engine. It breaks the traditional reliance on fuel combustion to provide energy, and instead uses hydraulic hydrogen to chemically react with oxygen in the air. On one hand, it converts into electric energy, and on the other hand, it converts into water discharged outside the vehicle. This way, there is no need to worry about fuel waste, nor does it affect power performance. The car's range after one refueling reaches 235 kilometers, with a top speed of 145 kilometers per hour. Compared with traditional fuel and gasoline models, the energy conversion efficiency is as high as 80%, which is three times that of ordinary internal combustion engines. It is revealed that this car is expected to enter mass production next year.
Future Mass Production Plan for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles
Cadillac Provoq Concept Car in 2011
This car is equipped with the latest e-flex hydrogen fuel cell drive system, using hydrogen fuel converted into electric energy as power. The car's range per charge can reach 483 kilometers, with a hundred-kilometer acceleration of only 8.5 seconds.
Hyundai i-Blue Hydrogen Fuel Cell Concept Car in 2012
This is a completely new 2+2 multi-purpose CUV model, equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell with a maximum power output of 136 horsepower. After being fully charged with hydrogen fuel, the range can reach 600 kilometers, with a top speed of 165 kilometers per hour.
Toyota Mark XZio Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car in 2014
After being fully charged with fuel, the car can travel 780 kilometers, with a fuel efficiency twice that of dual-fuel cars and three times that of traditional gasoline cars. Its top speed can reach 160 kilometers per hour, with a hundred-kilometer acceleration of 7 seconds.
Acura GSX Concept Car in 2025
The Acura GSX uses a hydrogen fuel cell to provide power, with electric motors equipped on all four wheels providing strong power support.
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