Hyundai’s Tucson
Fuel Cell, the first mass-produced fuel cell vehicle available for consumer
lease, was named a finalist for Green Car Journal’s 2015 Green SUV of the
Year™. The Green SUV of the Year™ winner will be announced at a press
conference during the Washington Auto Show in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 22,
2015.
“SUVs
and crossover vehicles are an important part of the automotive landscape,
serving the needs of a wide-ranging demographic, including families, recreational
and sports enthusiasts, and really anyone needing the functionality and
versatility this kind of vehicle offers,” said Ron Cogan, editor and publisher
of Green Car Journal and CarsOfChange.com. “It’s imperative that these vehicles
also offer greater efficiency and improved environmental impact, something the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell clearly
accomplishes.”
As a
Green SUV of the Year™ finalist, the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell is also
distinguished with Green Car Journal’s 2015 Green Car Product of Excellence
honor.
Green
Car Journal’s vetting process considers a wide range of SUVs and crossovers to
determine their environmental advantages and breakthroughs, and then narrows
the field to five finalists. The overarching goal is to identify nominees that
move personal transportation in a more environmentally positive direction
without sacrificing the joy of driving or the functionality expected of an SUV
or crossover. Fuel efficiency, lightweighting, advanced drivetrain
technologies, use of alternative or clean fuels, and more are considered during
the process. Finalists must be available for sale by January 1st of the award
year.
“Being
a finalist for Green SUV of the Year™ is reinforcement on the role fuel cell
technology plays in emission-free transportation today and into the future,”
said Mike O’Brien, vice president of corporate and product planning, Hyundai Motor America. “The
Tucson Fuel Cell is a
seamless transition from gasoline-powered vehicles with comparable range and
refueling times. Our customers in Southern California are taking advantage of
these benefits and are having an extremely positive experience. We are excited
by the growing hydrogen fueling infrastructure and getting more consumers
behind the wheel.”
Hyundai’s next-generation
Tucson Fuel Cell CUV can be leased for just $499 per month, including unlimited
free hydrogen refueling and At Your Service Valet Maintenance at no extra cost.
Consumers in Southern California can put a hydrogen fuel cell CUV in their
driveways with availability at three select Hyundai dealers: Win Hyundai in Carson, Tustin Hyundai, and
Hardin Hyundai in
Anaheim.
Hyundai’s
fuel cell technology effectively replaces the battery pack used in an electric
vehicle by generating electricity from hydrogen. This is done through an
electrochemical process that does not involve hydrogen combustion, with no
moving parts within the fuel cell stack. It alleviates the limitations of
traditional battery electric vehicles and maintains the day-to-day flexibility
of the gasoline-powered Tucson. Drivers are able to immediately enjoy the next
generation of electric vehicles without range, recharge-time or utility
compromises.
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