Hyundai Unveils Hydrogen Fuel Cell Concept to Be Produced Next Year
Hyundai will soon begin producing a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle called Initium, according to Inside EVs.
Set to be unveiled this month at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the Hyundai Initium will be powered by a hydrogen fuel cell system, running on a 201 horsepower motor and holding 404 miles of range on one tank.
Production of the Initium is expected to begin as soon as next year.
Features of the vehicle will include bidirectional charging with vehicle-to-load and vehicle-to-home capabilities, with enough power to sustain a typical Korean home for around 10 days, according to a Hyundai official.
The Initium is expected to serve as a replacement for Hyundai’s Nexo FCEV crossover, which holds 378 miles of range and 40 fewer horsepower.
“Our challenge began from themanufacturing stage, where we pushed the formability of steel to the extreme to create a form of art,” described Hyundai’s design boss, SangYup Lee. "With Initium, we’ve crafted a more SUV-like design that is both solid and safe, reflecting our dedication to our customers through 'customer-centric design'.”
