HydroGen3

HydroGen3 is a GM hydrogen fuel cell vehicle used for testing. [Cite web | title = Fuel Cell Vehicles:Status 2007| date = March 20, 2007 | url = http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2006.12.073| accessdate = 2007-05-23] HydroGen3’s 400 kilometer (250 mile) driving range is the highest of any fuel cell vehicle approved for public roads in Japan.

Technical Specifications

* Type: Five seater front-wheel driven prototype, based on compact van OPEL Zafira.
* Fuel storage system: there are two hydrogen storage system used:
*# liquid hydrogen: stainless steel liquefied hydrogen tank, installed ahead of rear axle under rear seat, length/diameter 1000/400 mm, capacity 68l/4.6 kg, gross weight Auto kg|90|0.
*# compressed hydrogen at 700 bar.
* Fuel cell unit: 200 individual fuel cells wired in series, voltage 125-200 V, dimensions: 472×251×496 mm, active area: 800 cm², pressure: 1.5-2.7 bars, output: 94 kW, power density: 1.6 kW/l or 0.94 kW/kg.
* electric traction system: Three-phase asynchronous electric motor with integrated power electronics and planetary gear, operating voltage: 250-380 V, output: 60 kW, torque: 215 Nm, max. engine rpm: 12000, gear ratio: 8.67:1, gross weight: Auto kg|92|0, dimensions: 4317×1742×1684 mm, vehicle curb weight: 1590 kg (target value), performance: acceleration 0-100 km/h: 16 s, top speed: Auto km/h|160|0, operating range: 400 km.

References

* http://www.gm.com/company/gmability/adv_tech/400_fcv/hydrogen3_in_japan_050103.html