The Hyundai Nexo is one of the two available fuel cell vehicles in the United States right now, and it's forging a path for the future of technology and the future of driving. Fuel cell vehicles may be less common than EVs and hybrid models, but they play a vital role in reducing our environmental impact with every drive. Learn about this exciting technology underpinning the Hyundai Nexo at Keyes Hyundai.
What Are Fuel Cell Vehicles?
Similarly to EV models, hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles (HFCV) have an electric motor rather than an internal combustion engine. However, their batteries are smaller than those in new Hyundai EVs since they rely on a hydrogen-oxygen reaction to charge and run the vehicle. Since there's no combustion involved, the only "emissions" are pure water vapor, leading to an environmentally sound energy source that gets you where you need to go.
While hydrogen technically isn't a fuel source but a carrier of energy, "refueling" your fuel cell vehicle is as quick and easy as filling your car up with gas. In fact, it's faster to get a hydrogen top off than to charge an EV. The technology has been slower to catch on because hydrogen extraction and FCV fueling stations are both complex and costly, though this will change with time.
Are Hydrogen Fuel Cells Safe?
If you hear "hydrogen" and think "Hindenburg," let us reassure you: fuel cell vehicles are perfectly safe. Hydrogen has been used as an energy source in different industries for many years, and there are plenty of safety mechanisms built in. Like all vehicles we carry at our Sherman Oaks, CA, Hyundai dealership, you can count on hydrogen models to keep you safe.
Hyundai Nexo FCV at a Glance
One hydrogen model to get excited about is the Hyundai Nexo. It offers 161 horsepower and 291 lb-ft of torque and has an estimated range of 380 miles on a single fill-up. This new Hyundai vehicle has seating for five passengers and a maximum of 50 cubic feet of cargo space when the back seats are folded.
Learn About Innovative Hyundai Vehicles in Sherman Oaks, CA
Fuel cell vehicles are an exciting move into the future, and Keyes Hyundai is with you every step of the way. Visit us for Hyundai financing support and to learn about advanced new fuel cell vehicles. Take the first drive in a Hyundai Nexo with support from our team.
