Due to lack of proper hydrogen refueling infrastructure it is difficult for a car to completely rely on the fuel cell। Ford has unveiled a special version of its recently introduced Edge crossover utility vehicle (CUV). This HySeries Drive concept features a flexible vehicle architecture, which allows it to accept a wide variety of powertrain options. The vehicle employs an advanced propulsion technology.
In its current form, the Ford Edge with HySeries Drive uses a 350-bar hydrogen fuel cell (4.5 kg of useable hydrogen) in addition to electric motors, which are fed by a 336-volt lithium-ion battery pack. The car is always powered by its battery pack.
The advantage with this technology is that the battery can be recharged by any of the two ways. Either by plugging the vehicle into a standard home outlet using the onboard 110/220 charger or by the hydrogen fuel cell.
With all these advanced technologies, the car has a high economy rating of 41MPG, an extended range of 200 miles due to hydrogen fuel cell over the post range of just 25 miles due to the battery pack when fully charged.
This is a real good concept from the company that provides them the flexibility to produce a car fit for any domain. The company is looking forward to further improve the version by implementing healthier hydrogen refueling infrastructure, more durable fuel cell components and more cost-effective lithium-ion batteries.
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