Hyundai unveils self-driving fuel cell electric vehicle
Hyundai Nexo is a self-driving electric vehicle using fuel cells that has been tested for a distance of 190 km from Seoul to Pyeongchang, the longest distance for a self-driving car in Korea.
According to Hyundai Motor, Nexo is the first Level 4 self-driving electric vehicle using fuel cells to be successfully tested in Korea. During the 190 km test run, Nexo traveled at a speed of about 100-110 km/h, the maximum speed allowed on highways in Korea.
After announcing the test run, Nexo is expected to be launched to the public in Korea next month. This is considered Hyundai's future strategy, with a commitment to environmental friendliness.
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| Hyundai's self-driving car demonstrates a test run. |
Nexo uses electric energy from a fuel cell system. This energy is produced during the reaction between hydrogen and oxygen in the fuel tank. The NEXO electric car can travel more than 600 km on a single charge. This model is 60% more economical, and has the same durability as an internal combustion engine.
This SUV model applies many advanced technologies that allow it to accurately identify surrounding vehicles and better assess traffic conditions, increasing safety when driving on the road.
The car's infotainment system is also very modern, with Home Connect connectivity, allowing users to control devices in the smart home. In addition, this SUV also has applications for users to monitor health in the back seat such as blood pressure, heart rate...
The Korean automaker plans to put self-driving cars into production from 2021, providing them in major cities.
