Jaguar Land Rover to develop hydrogen-powered Defender fuel cell prototype
Jaguar Land Rover's intention to achieve zero tailpipe emissions by 2036, has just received a boost.
It is developing a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) based on the Defender.
“FCEVs, which generate electricity from hydrogen to power an electric motor, are complimentary to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) on the journey to net zero vehicle emissions. Hydrogen-powered FCEVs provide high energy density and rapid refuelling, and minimal loss of range in low temperatures, making the technology ideal for larger, longer-range vehicles, or those operated in hot or cold environments.”
It forecasts that by hydrogen-powered FCEV deployment could top 10 million with 10 000 refuelling stations worldwide.
Ralph Clague, head of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells for Jaguar Land Rover, said, “We know hydrogen has a role to play in the future powertrain mix across the whole transport industry, and alongside battery electric vehicles, it offers another zero tailpipe emission solution for the specific capabilities and requirements of Jaguar Land Rover’s world class line-up of vehicles. The work done alongside our partners in Project Zeus will help us on our journey to become a net zero carbon business by 2039, as we prepare for the next generation of zero tailpipe emissions vehicles.”
Source: MotorPress
