GM HydroGen3 explained

HydroGen3
Production:	2001-2006
Predecessor:	HydroGen1
Class:	Compact MPV
Body Style:	5-door MPV
Successor:	GM HydroGen4
Engine:	Fuel-cell with 94 kW
Wheelbase:	26940NaN0
Length:	43500NaN0
Width:	17500NaN0
Height:	16850NaN0
Related:	Opel Zafira A (first generation)

HydroGen3 was an Opel hydrogen fuel cell concept vehicle used for testing in 2006.^[1] HydroGen3's 400adj=onNaNadj=on driving range is the highest of any fuel cell vehicle approved for public roads in Japan. The five seater front-wheel driven prototype is based on the Opel Zafira compact MPV.

Technical specifications

• Fuel storage system: there are two hydrogen storage system used:
  1. liquid hydrogen: stainless steel liquefied hydrogen tank, installed ahead of rear axle under rear seat, length/diameter 1000/400 mm, capacity 68 L/4.6 kg, gross weight 900NaN0.
  2. compressed hydrogen at 700 bar.
• Fuel cell unit: 200 individual fuel cells wired in series, voltage 125-200 V, dimensions: 472×251×496 mm, active area: 800 cm², pressure: 1.5-2.7 bars, output: 94 kW, power density: 1.6 kW/L or 0.94 kW/kg.
• electric traction system: Three-phase asynchronous electric motor with integrated power electronics and planetary gear, operating voltage: 250-380 V, output: 60 kW, torque: 215 Nm, max. engine rpm: 12000, gear ratio: 8.67:1, gross weight: 920NaN0, dimensions: 4317×1742×1684 mm, vehicle curb weight: 1590 kg (target value), performance: acceleration 0–100 km/h: 16 s, top speed: 1600NaN0, operating range: 400 km.

See also

• HydroGen4
• List of fuel cell vehicles

External links

• https://web.archive.org/web/20070210224533/http://www.gm.com/company/gmability/adv_tech/400_fcv/hydrogen3_in_japan_050103.html

Notes and References

1. Fuel Cell Vehicles:Status 2007. March 20, 2007 . 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2006.12.073. von Helmolt . Rittmar . Eberle . Ulrich . Journal of Power Sources . 165 . 2 . 833–843 . 2007JPS...165..833V .