Nissan unveils fuel cell vehicle in London
The Japanese car giant unveiled the research car at Imperial College, London, on Tuesday, with the message that it represents the way millions of motorists will travel by 2020. Work on the firm's Fuel Cell Vehicle programme began in 1996, reaching a pinnacle with this version of the X-Trail. Nissan says it is world's most advanced FCV.
Engineers have boosted fuel-cell performance so it is 40 per cent smaller than earlier prototypes. And they have developed a system to compress hydrogen that allows enough fuel to be stored for about 300 miles. It is claimed the X-Trail achieves 93mph and can carry five adults plus luggage.
Source: Fuel Cell Today
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