- Several automakers are set to showcase hydrogen fuel cell tech at the Auto Expo.
- Hyundai & Toyota to exhibit their fuel cell vehicles available in international markets.
- Tata & MG to showcase hydrogen fuel cell tech & concept vehicles.
The upcoming auto expo 2023 will bring several advanced automotive technologies into focus. ADAS tech, connected car & telematics tech, EV tech and Hybrid Tech are some of the technologies that have started gaining popularity in India. The hydrogen fuel cell is another technology that will get the limelight it deserves in the auto expo 2023. Several automakers are set to showcase either the hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles or the respective technology through a concept vehicle. Toyota, the leader in hydrogen fuel cell tech will exhibit its hydrogen-powered vehicle Mirai. Hyundai is also set to showcase Nexo SUV. Tata & MG too will be jumping into the bandwagon by showcasing their hydrogen fuel cell tech. Here we present to you the details of hydrogen-powered cars to watch out for at auto expo 2023.
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Toyota Mirai
Toyota is the world leader when it comes to hydrogen fuel cell tech. Toyota Mirai is considered one of the first mass-produced hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the world. First showcased in 2014, Mirai is a sedan body type vehicle capable of giving a range of around 650 km. Currently, in its 2nd generation, Mirai gets 3 tanks with a total hydrogen storing capacity of 141 litres. Unlike EVs, Mirai can be fully refuelled in under 5 mins. The rear-wheel drive sedan is powered by a 185PS electric motor with 300nm of torque output. It is also a Euro N-CAP 5-star rated vehicle. Toyota has already been testing the Mirai in India. Last year Toyota India signed an MoU with the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for the Mirai pilot project. The aim of the project was to test and study the viability of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in India.
Hyundai Nexo
Launched in 2018, Hyundai Nexo is the flagship eco car of Hyundai. It is already available in USA, UK & South Korea. The front-wheel drive SUV has 3 hydrogen storage tanks with a total capacity of 156 litres and is powered by a 163PS electric motor with 400NM torque output. This gives the NEXO a range of around 610 km. The NEXO also gets Hyundai's advanced level 2 ADAS tech consisting of features like lane follow assist, highway driving assist and remote parking assist. The Nexo can autonomously park and retrieve itself at the command of the driver.
MG Maxus Euniq 7
The Maxus Euniq 7 is a hydrogen fuel cell-powered MPV. It was first unveiled in 2020 by SAIC motors, the parent company of MG. According to SAIC, the MPV is capable of giving a range of around 600km on a full tank of hydrogen. Maxus Euniq 7 already has a presence in some international markets and MG motors could use it to assess the reaction and interest of Indians towards the hydrogen fuel cell technology.
Tata Motors
Tata Motors has already shared the teaser on its social media pages, about its foray into the hydrogen fuel cell domain. The Indian automaker will showcase its developments and capabilities in this futuristic technology. Tata might also exhibit a hydrogen fuel cell-based concept car or even a new vehicle platform dedicated to the fuel cell tech.
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Verdict: For OEMs like Toyota, Hyundai, Tata and MG, the auto expo is the perfect event to showcase their capabilities & developments in futuristic technologies. It helps car manufacturers to assess the public reaction & interest, and decide on further investments for the development of products based on technologies like hydrogen fuel cells.
