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Next
generation Kia Borrego fuel cell vehicle
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15 Dec 2008 |
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Kia Motors Corporation’s Fuel Cell
Electric Vehicle (FCEV) programme has taken a major
technological step forward with the all-new Kia Borrego FCEV.
Numerous innovations including a higher output 154 horsepower
fuel cell and a new 450-volt Supercapacitor give the Borrego
FCEV higher performance, a greatly extended driving range and
cold-weather starting capability to operate in sub-zero
temperatures.
Available with two and three
tank systems with 70MPa pressure, the Borrego FCEV’s power plant
is located under the centre floor and boasts an additional 47
horsepower of power to produce a peak output of 154 horsepower
(a 44-percent increase compared to the previous generation) and
propels the vehicle to a top speed of 161 kph while boasting a
best-in-class system efficiency of 62 percent. With a 202-litre
hydrogen storage tank located underneath the vehicle and ahead
of the rear wheels, this latest Kia Motors research vehicle has
a range of around 685 km. |
“Entering this new phase
of our program is really exciting,” said Dr. Hyun Soon Lee, president of
research and development for the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group. “Now we
will be able to build fuel cell electric vehicles in higher volumes and
lower cost for fleet testing and the latest Borrego FCEV drives us
closer to making fuel cell vehicles available for consumers.”
Demonstrating its ability to conduct engineering of both gasoline/diesel
production models and fuel cell research vehicles simultaneously, Kia
Motors will be able to significantly improve the efficiency and quality
control of future fuel cell vehicle manufacturing processes.
With the use of
lightweight aluminum body shell components, the Borrego FCEV has a
power-to-weight ratio that is similar to the new production model SUV.
The FCEV also retains the roomy cabin, low noise levels and overall
driving refinement of its new gasoline/diesel-powered sibling.
The Borrego follows on
from Kia’s current environmental technology showcase model – the
Sportage FCEV.
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Sportage FCEV |
New
Borrego FCEV |
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Power
supply type |
Fuel
Cell Stack with lithium ion polymer battery
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Fuel
Cell Stack with super capacitor |
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Fuel
cell output |
80 kW
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107
hp |
115
kW |
154
hp |
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Motors |
1 x
80 kW |
1 x
110 kW |
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Max
speed |
150
kph |
93
mph |
160
kph |
100
mph |
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0-60
mph |
15
seconds |
12.8
seconds |
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Max.
range |
300
km |
186
miles |
685
km |
426
miles |
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Economy |
20.7
kpl |
49
mpg |
23
kpl |
54
mpg |
Hydrogen tank
capacity |
152
liters |
202
liters |
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