Hyundai is the first car manufacturer to supply these zero-emission vehicles to paying customers in the UK, paving the way for growth of the clean technology, having led its research and development since 1998.
The arrival of ix35 Fuel Cell vehicles comes just days after The UK Government announced £11 million of government and industry funding to support hydrogen transport. This continued investment in the sector through 2015 will expand the nationwide hydrogen refuelling station network, boosting consumer confidence and increasing uptake of fuel cell vehicles. Hyundai also say it is committed to rolling-out this technology in line with government plans to grow the refuelling infrastructure. Among the first to use operating the pioneering vehicles on UK roads are organisations including Air Products, ITM Power, Johnson Matthey and
Promoting the adoption of fuel cell vehicles in the UK, Hyundai is part of a number of collaborative projects. These include London’s Hydrogen Network Expansion (LHNE), a project backed by Innovate, and Hydrogen For Innovative Vehicles (HyFIVE). Hyundai is also a supplier to HyTEC, which alongside HyFIVE is funded by the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU). In addition, Hyundai Motor UK is also a participant in the UKH2 Mobility project that has played a key part in advising government.
With no harmful tailpipe emissions, ix35 Fuel Cell can travel more than 560km in normal driving conditions before refuelling, which is a quick and easy process similar to refuelling a petrol or diesel vehicle. UK consumers can order ix35 Fuel Cell vehicles today by contacting Hyundai UK directly. Coordinating deliveries worldwide, Hyundai will fulfil new customer deliveries in early 2015.
