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Kia Introduces Next-generation Borrego Fuel Cell Vehicle
21 November 2008
Kia Motors unveiled the next-generation Kia Borrego (known as Mohave in some markets) fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) at the Los Angeles International Auto Show.
| The Borrego FCEV. Click to enlarge. |
Improvements include a higher output 154 hp (115 kW) fuel cell stack and a new 450V supercapacitor that give the Borrego FCEV higher performance, a greatly extended driving range and cold-weather starting capability to operate in sub-zero temperatures.
Available with two and three tank systems with 70MPa (700 bar, 10,000 psi) pressure, the Borrego FCEV’s power plant is located under the center floor and offers a 44% increase in power compared to the earlier Sportage FCEV. Top speed is 161 kph (100 mph), with a best-in-class system efficiency of 62%.
With 202L of hydrogen storage, this latest Kia Motors research vehicle has a range of around 685 km 425 miles.
Entering this new phase of our program is really exciting. Now we will be able to build fuel cell electric vehicles in higher volumes and lower cost for fleet testing and the latest Borrego FCEV drives us closer to making fuel cell vehicles available for consumers.
—Dr. Hyun Soon Lee, president of research and development for the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group
With the use of lightweight aluminum body shell components, the Borrego FCEV has a power-to-weight ratio that is similar to the new production model SUV. The FCEV also retains the roomy cabin, low noise levels and overall driving refinement of its new gasoline/diesel-powered sibling.
| Borrego FCEV vs. Sportage FCEV Technical Specifications | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage FCEV | New Borrego FCEV | |||||
| Power supply | Fuel Cell Stack with lithium ion polymer battery | Fuel Cell Stack with supercapacitor | ||||
| Fuel cell output | 80 kW / 107 hp | 115 kW / 154 hp | ||||
| Motors | 1 x 80 kW | 1 x 110 kW | ||||
| Canada | GHG | 5.3Mt reduction | ||||
| Max speed | 150 kph / 93 mph | 160 kph / 100 mph | ||||
| 0-60 mph | 15 seconds | 12.8 seconds | ||||
| Max range | 300 km / 186 miles | 685 km / 426 miles | ||||
| Fuel economy | 20.7 kpl / 49 mpg | 23 kpl / 54 mpg | ||||
| Hydrogen tank size | 152 liters | 202 liters | ||||
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Posted by: Garry G | November 21, 2008 at 09:12 AM
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Glad to see Kia putting their hat into the ring for electric propulsion -- and to see us looking beyond first generation vehicles based only on batteries. I think,moving forward, it will be important for us to recognize that the next generation electric vehicles are likely to combine batteries, fuel cells and capacitors.
And Korea seems to be in a strong position for the future market in energy storage devices!!
Garry G
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