Hyundai communicates on the performance of its fuel cell SUV, a few hours after announcing the break in development of the Genenis G80 Hydrogen.
The Korean brand communicates on the new autonomy record set by the Nexo SUV on the ice circuit of Val Thorens, in Savoie.
Demonstration in Savoyard land
French driver Adrien Tambay raced on the Val Thorens ice circuit, recently transformed into an international record center for low-carbon vehicles. In 6 hours, and on a single charge, the Nexo covered 666 kilometers at an altitude of 2,200 meters, or 190 laps with an average exceeding 110 km / h, which constitutes an absolute record for the track. Proud of the performance, Hyundai says the Nexo purified nearly 270 kiloliters of air during the endurance test on the ice circuit.
If the record set by Hyundai commands respect, the timing of the announcement questions, especially after the Korean manufacturer has cast doubt on the further development of its luxury hydrogen vehicle, the Genesis G80. To better understand Hyundai’s convoluted communication, we need to take a closer look at the hydrogen situation in France.
France relies on hydrogen
Considered as an energy of the future by Emmanuel Macron, green hydrogen sees nearly 7 billion euros being devoted to its development via the France 2030 plan, including 2 billion for the period 2021-2022. This is a political will assumed by the President of the Republic, who aims to make France one of the leading hydrogen producers in the world. Macron’s vision was confirmed by the Minister of Transport, Jean-Baptiste Djebarri, who considers hydrogen as a lasting solution to ensure the ecological transition of French rail towards cleaner energy.
It is therefore a godsend for Hyundai, which continues to rely heavily on hydrogen despite the latest difficulties that the company has encountered. The Korean manufacturer’s strategy goes beyond the automotive horizon and targets several types of mobility. Hyundai intends to position itself as the leader in hydrogen-powered means of transport. More than a marketing coup, the Hyundai Nexo is becoming a real communication operation for the French government.
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Source: Electrek
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