Hyundai Motor Company has developed a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) bus and coach that can purify air as they move. The FCEV bus and coach can charge in 15 minutes and have a driving range of 460km. Both models feature Hyundai’s proprietary fuel cell electric vehicle technology, a button-driven gearbox and a digital cluster suitable for electric driving. Hyundai plans to launch the vehicles next year.
Vehicle specifications
                                    FCEV coach                 FCEV bus
Length                              12,030 mm                  10,995 mm
Passengers                          22 (21+1)                   49 (18+1+30)
Maximum fuel cell output             200 kW (2×100)              200 kW (2×100)
Hydrogen tank pressure / capacity     700 bar / 38 kg              700 bar / 25 kg (STD) or 33 kg (OPT)Â
Battery type                         Lithium-ion polymer          Lithium-ion polymer
Battery capacity                      33 kWh                     33 kWh
Top speed                           138 km/h                   92 km/h
Range per charge                    464 km (highway)            317 km (STD); 422 km (OPT)     Â
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Tony Kim, head of Hyundai Commercial Vehicle Africa & Middle East regional headquarters, said: “Hyundai Commercial Vehicle is developing various eco-friendly commercial vehicles, including fuel cell electric buses and battery electric buses suitable for various uses and environments. The Hyundai FCEV coaches and buses were developed in response to increased competition between manufacturers. Ever since we launched a compressed natural gas bus in 2000, our work has brought about tangible outcomes and we have consistently taken the lead in meeting global demand for environmentally friendly transport. “
