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Driving the Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell: The world's first production hydrogen fuel cell car
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/122445-driving-the-hyundai-ix35-fuel-cell-the-world-s-first-production-hydrogen-fuel-cell-car"It's right here, it's right now", said Tony Whitehorn, Hyundai UK president and CEO. He wasn't quoting Fat Boy Slim, but talking about hydrogen, which Hyundai is making a serious commitment to as a future fuel for cars, as an alternative to conventional petrol or diesel.
What better way to demonstrate that commitment, but to present us with the Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell, the world's first full production fuel cell vehicle?
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When we see a patch of clear road, we put our foot down and the Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell responds, leaving us little to complain about. In terms of performance, it produces 136hp, with a top speed of 100mph and a 0-62 figure of 12.5 seconds.
So why would you want a hydrogen-powered car over a battery-powered car like the Nissan Leaf? For starters, the Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell has a range of 369 miles and because it runs on gas, re-fuelling takes 3-5 minutes, via a pump, just as you would refuel a petrol or diesel car today.
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