Suzuki Motor Corporation has developed a compact fuel-cell vehicle called the SX4-FCV and has received approval from Japan’s Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to test it on public roads.

The SX4-FCV delivers superior running performance by means of a GM-made high-performance fuel cell, a Suzuki-developed 70MPa hydrogen tank, and a light, compact capacitor that recovers energy during brake application and uses it to reduce fuel-cell loading during acceleration.

Suzuki plans to test the SX4-FCV on public roads and use the results in development aimed at future commercialization.

Technical data:

 

Seating capacity:
5 persons

Length x width x height:
4,190mm x 1,730mm x 1,585mm

Wheelbase:
2,500mm

Fuel-cell output:
80kW

Motor output:
68kW

Fuel:
High-pressure hydrogen (stored in 70MPa tank)

High-voltage battery:
Capacitor

Maximum speed:
150km/h

Driving range:
250km.

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