Afro-European technology firm Namx has revealed a new hydrogen-powered SUV that breaks with fuel cell convention in featuring six individual hydrogen capsules that can be swapped out to speed up fuel stops.
Called the HUV, it is claimed to be able to achieve a range of almost 500 miles. Along with the capsules, it is also fitted with a fixed hydrogen tank and together they power either a top-of-the-range 542bhp or entry-level 296bhp electric motor.It has been created in partnership with Italian design firm Pininfarina and both say the SUV will “pave the way” for more sustainable hydrogen car use, with the potential for capsules to be exchanged for full ones as part of an on-demand service.
Scheduled to be released at the end of 2025, it will be available in either top-spec four-wheel-drive or rear-wheel-drive forms.
The firms say prices for the HUV will start at €65,000 (£55,640) but could rise to as high as €95,000 (£81,315), depending on options.
It will be officially revealed at the Paris motor show later this year. Orders are already open. Autocar - link - NamX - link - Will Rimell - link - more like this (H2 cars) - link - more like this (Africa) - link
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