Nissan's Prototype Vehicle Converts Ethanol-Blended Water Into Electricity
Rahul Kalvapalle — August 5, 2016 — Autos
References: newsroom.nissan-europe & newatlas
Nissan has gone ahead and launched an innovative new prototype vehicle, dubbed the e-NV200, that is only the latest vehicle to make use of fuel-cell electric power.
This particular vehicle promises a range of 600 km by virtue of a durable oxide fuel-cell that is capable of producing 5 Kilowatt-hours of power. The fuel-cell makes use of a 30-liter tank of ethanol-blended water that it then takes and transforms into hydrogen. The hydrogen is in turn mixed with air and converted into electricity that is then used to charge the car's battery, with the end result being a vehicle that brings together the benefits of smooth electric acceleration with the kind of considerable range associated with gas vehicles.
Nissan's innovative prototype vehicle is cause for celebration as it proves the validity and utility of electric fuel cell transportation going forward.
This particular vehicle promises a range of 600 km by virtue of a durable oxide fuel-cell that is capable of producing 5 Kilowatt-hours of power. The fuel-cell makes use of a 30-liter tank of ethanol-blended water that it then takes and transforms into hydrogen. The hydrogen is in turn mixed with air and converted into electricity that is then used to charge the car's battery, with the end result being a vehicle that brings together the benefits of smooth electric acceleration with the kind of considerable range associated with gas vehicles.
Nissan's innovative prototype vehicle is cause for celebration as it proves the validity and utility of electric fuel cell transportation going forward.
Trend Themes
1. Durable Fuel Cell Technology - The development of durable oxide fuel-cell technology presents opportunities for disruptive innovations in the transportation industry.
2. Ethanol-based Fuel Cell Power - The use of ethanol-blended water as a source of hydrogen presents disruptive opportunities for the energy industry.
3. Long-range Electric Vehicles - The combination of electric power with long-range capabilities presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the automotive industry.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry could potentially benefit from adopting fuel-cell technology to develop long-range electric vehicles.
2. Energy - The energy industry could potentially benefit from developing more sustainable and efficient sources of hydrogen, such as ethanol-blended water, for use in fuel-cell technology.
3. Transportation - The transportation industry could potentially benefit from the development of more efficient and sustainable fuel-cell technology, such as the durable oxide fuel-cell used in Nissan's prototype vehicle.
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