Nissan demonstrates X-TRAIL Fuel Cell Vehicle at 2006 Michelin Bibendum Challenge
Trappes (June 8, 2006) - Nissan will be participating in the 2006 Michelin Bibendum Challenge between 8-12th June with two different versions of its 2005 X-TRAIL Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV). This participation is immediately followed by Nissan’s involvement in the 16th World Hydrogen Energy Conference in Lyon, France from 13-16th June. The Michelin Bibendum Challenge takes place at CERAM, Mortefontaine in France starting on the 8th June
The X-TRAIL is the latest version of Nissan’s development work in the area of alternative and environmentally-friendly power sources. Michelin’s Bibendum Challenge represents an opportunity for Nissan to demonstrate its progress in this emerging field.
The two versions of the FCV X-TRAIL can generate 90kW of power output, while top speed is 150km/h. One of them has an extended cruising range in excess of 500km thanks to a 70MPa high-pressure hydrogen storage cylinder, while the other has a 35MPa storage cylinder, giving a range of over 370km.
The 2005 X-TRAIL FCV has been undergoing testing in Japan since December and Nissan recently announced that the Japanese public could participate in test-drives of the FCV from its Tokyo headquarters. Feedback gained from the test drives, as well as data collected from on-going testing in Japan and other countries, will be analysed as part of the development programme. Meanwhile, the X-TRAIL with the 70MPa storage cylinder has been testing in Canada since February.
Fuel Cell Vehicles generate power by mixing hydrogen with oxygen. The only by-product of this reaction is water, which is why the FCV is considered to be one of the most environmentally-friendly power sources.
Nissan is engaged in wide-ranging research and development activities aimed at popularizing the use of FCVs and has been conducting public-road driving tests in Japan since 2002 using prototype FCVs approved by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Nissan began leasing its X-TRAIL FCV to a limited number of customers, starting with oil refiner Cosmo Oil Co. in March 2004.
Nissan began full-scale development of FCV technology in 2001. In addition to the design and engineering work conducted in Japan, extensive testing and development has been conducted in other markets, most notably the US, where Nissan is a member of the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP).
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2005 model |
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Vehicle |
Overall length/width/height (mm) |
4485/1770/1745 |
Vehicle weight (kg) |
1790 (1860) |
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Seating capacity (people) |
5 |
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Top speed (km/h) |
150 |
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Cruising range (km) |
Over 370 (over 500) |
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Motor |
Type |
Coaxial motor integrated with reduction gear |
Maximum power (kW) |
90 |
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Maximum torque (N・m) |
280 |
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Fuel cell stack |
Fuel cell |
Solid polymer type |
Maximum power (kW) |
90 |
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Supplier |
Developed by Nissan |
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Rechargeable battery |
Type |
Compact Lithium-ion Battery |
Fueling system |
Fuel type |
Compressed hydrogen gas |
Maximum pressure (MPa) |
35 (70) |
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Figures in parenthesis relate to the 70MPa version.
Note to Editors: For more information please contact Neil Reeve, Nissan Europe Product Communications, nreeve@nissan-europe.com - +33 1 30 13 67 57.
