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Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell exceeds 94 mph in desert test

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Hyundai’s Tucson Fuel Cell ( earlier post ) established the land speed record for a production hydrogen-powered SUV at the Soggy Dry Lake Bed of the California desert, with a top speed of 94.6 mph (152.24 The Tucson Fuel Cell has an EPA-estimated driving range of 265 miles (426.5

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Hyundai delivers keys to first Tucson Fuel Cell customer; leasing for $499/mo, with unlimited free fueling; first drive

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In an event combining a first-customer ceremony and a media drive, Tustin (California) Hyundai’s Dealer Principal, John Patterson, handed over the keys to Hyundai’s first mass-produced Tucson Fuel Cell crossover ( earlier post ) to Timothy Bush, the first Hyundai Fuel Cell customer, with Hyundai executives in attendance.

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Hyundai introduces 3rd generation Tucson ix hydrogen fuel cell vehicle; significant increase in range and fuel efficiency

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Hyundai Motor America has introduced its next-generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the Tucson ix Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). The Tucson ix FCEV made its US public debut at Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy 2011 in Washington, DC. It achieves gasoline equivalent fuel efficiency of more than 70 mpg US (3.36

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Hyundai to offer Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle to LA-area retail customers in spring 2014; Honda, Toyota show latest FCV concepts targeting 2015 launch

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Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell. At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai announced plans to offer its next-generation Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle for the US market for $499 per month, including unlimited free hydrogen refueling and At Your Service Valet Maintenance at no extra cost. HYUNDAI TUCSON FUEL CELL.

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Hyundai showcases RM20e racing midship electric sports car, Prophecy concept EV at Auto China

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The new Tucson as well as new Elantra also made their debuts to Chinese customers. RM20e is expected to yield superb blasts from zero-100 kph (zero-62 mph) in less than three seconds and zero-200 kph (zero-124 mph) at 9.88 Hyundai is also highlighting the company’s hydrogen fuel cell technology.

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Hyundai Introduces New Tucson/ ix35 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle

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Cutaway model of the new Tucson/ix35 FCEV. Hyundai unveiled its Tucson/ ix35 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, saying that the introduction was moving it another step closer to the commercialization of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles. Hyundai Tucson/ix35 FCEV.

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Hyundai introduces next-generation fuel cell vehicle NEXO; availability beginning later this year

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At CES, Hyundai Motor provided more details on its next-generation dedicated Fuel Cell EV—which it has named “NEXO”. Hyundai Motor Company has already taken a lead in hydrogen technology with introduction of Tucson fuel cell. For the first time, Hyundai’s fuel cell vehicle is built with a dedicated vehicle architecture.

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