The Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell has set a new land speed record for a production hydrogen-powered crossover at the Soggy Dry Lake Bed of the California desert, with a top speed of 152.2 km/h.
The Tucson Fuel Cell is the first mass-produced fuel cell vehicle, with nearly 100 of these zero-emissions SUVs roaming the streets and highways of Southern California, the first of which was delivered to its owner in June 2014.
The Tucson Fuel Cell is the first mass-produced fuel cell vehicle, with nearly 100 of these zero-emissions SUVs roaming the streets and highways of Southern California, the first of which was delivered to its owner in June 2014.
Besides setting the production fuel cell SUV land speed record, this same fuel cell vehicle was able to easily traverse the off-road terrain of the lake bed’s surrounding desert environs, benefitting from the substantial ground clearance of a compact SUV. Even more, with fold-down seats and rear hatch access, it is able to better meet the various cargo-carrying needs of active individuals and families at the same time.
The Tucson Fuel Cell has an EPA-estimated driving range of 426 km, allowing it to conveniently meet the transportation needs of many families in the Southern California region. Customers can lease the vehicle for three years for $499 per month with a down payment of $2,999. That's not exactly pocket change but buyers receive unlimited complimentary hydrogen refueling as well as complimentary "At Your Service Valet Maintenance."
