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All-New Hyundai FE Fuel Cell Concept Previews Production SUV

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Part of Hyundai's plan that will see the launch of at least 14 new environmentally-focused models by 2020, the new FE Fuel Cell Concept has been unveiled in front of the 2017 Geneva Motor Show audience. Its name, FE, stands for Future Eco, which according to the Koreans, reflects "the innovative new technologies that complement the car's eco-friendliness". But that's not its most important feature, as the concept is capable of running for more than 800 km (~ 500 miles) between refueling, due to the fourth generation of hydrogen fuel cell technology. Thanks to that, the fuel cell tech is now 20 percent lighter, achieves 10 percent greater efficiency and has a 30 percent increased power density in the fuel cell stack when compared to the Tucson ix35 Fuel Cell. Moreover, the show car also features portable battery packs, which are charged by the vehicle's energy output to power passenger devices, and it has an integrated storage and charging space in t...