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H2Origin Peugeot Citroen Fuel Cell
Delivery Van
Peugeot Citroen and fuel cell maker Intelligent Energy have teamed
up to create the H2Origin hydrogen delivery van. The H2Origin hydrogen
hybrid demonstrator vehicle is the result of a three-year collaboration
between the two companies.
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Peugeot
H2Origin Fuel Cell Van
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British company Intelligent Energy is known for its
production of the ENV
hydrogen fuel cell motorcycle and other automotive projects. The
Intelligent Energy fuel cell was placed inside an all electric,
battery-powered Peugeot Partner Origin van.
On all battery power alone the van was able to only achieve a range
of 60 miles before recharging. With the addition of the fuel cell
and 5,000 psi hydrogen tanks, the H2Origin is able to triple the
distance for a range of 180 miles.
One of the unique features of the Peugeot H2Origin compared to
other hydrogen vehicles is that its compressed tanks can easily
be swapped out when empty as they are mounted upon sliding racks.
This does not tie the vehicle to Britain's only operational hydrogen
fueling station, which opened last week.
The Intelligent Energy fuel cell has been designed to withstand
cold temperatures up to - 20 C. The 10 kWe hydrogen fuel cell is
aided by a 180-volt Panasonic Nickel Metal-hydride battery pack
that provides approximately 47 horsepower to the vehicle. The H2Origin
has a top speed of around 60 mph.
Of course, Peugeot is no stranger when it comes to hydrogen vehicles.
To date, the French automaker has demonstrated the Peugeot
207 EPure, Peugeot
Flux concept, and the PSA
Peugeot Citroen Quark.
But, by any means, the Peugeot H2Origin is an original, with its
extended range, swappable tanks and small fuel cell packed tightly
underneath the hood. And, the more originals that roll out the cleaner
the air will get, bit by bit.
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