Hyundia Greenspeed Gator Fuel Cell Dragster
29 November 2005 by Hydrogen Power
Everyone thinks about hydrogen fuel cells installed in very efficient people movers, cruising down the road quietly and cleanly, … very proper. Of course, anyone who has observed the history of self propelled vehicles knows sooner or later, someone’s going to start racing them and I like that. The upcoming 2006 LA Auto Show had a design competiton around a theme called an LA Adventure. The contestants came up with some great ideas and one of them is this hydrogen fuel cell dragster, the Hyundia Greenspeed Gator.
What happens when drag racing moves beyond internal combustion and nitrous oxide? The Hyundai Greenspeed Gator, which pushes the boundaries of design and fuel cell performance. Inspired by the top fuel racers of the ‘60s, this alien shape is rooted in pure function. The overall design consists of a main fuselage with integrated roll protection and “seat sling” that hangs underneath, tied together by a center spine chassis with integral fuel cells. The giant hood blisters house the hydrogen storage tanks, and the rear wheels house gargantuan electric motors.
2006 LA Auto Show
via Popular Mechanics
Posted in Hydrogen car, Hydrogen fuel cell, Hydrogen vehicles
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