Hyundai Intrado Fuel-Cell Crossover Concept

Hyundai’s Intrado concept car is the first Hyundai vehicle to be designed under the guidance of Peter Schreyer since he joined Hyundai Motor Group in January 2013 as President and Chief Design Officer. In November 2013, he became only the second designer to win the prestigious Golden Steering Wheel award.
 
Since joining the company, Schreyer has been exploring a daring new design direction for the company under the guiding principle of ‘New Thinking. New Possibilities.’
 

Commenting on the concept behind Intrado, Schreyer said: “Effortless and sensual, Intrado reflects the open-mindedness and constant renewal of the Hyundai brand. It also shows that Hyundai wants its customers to rediscover the joy and freedom that should be associated with personal mobility. That’s why this car has such purity of purpose – it’s logical, lovable and liveable.”

• Intrado premieres company’s latest in-house-developed fuel cell technology
• Smaller, lighter powertrain delivers improved range
• Features the most powerful battery ever fitted to a fuel cell vehicle
• Reinforces Hyundai’s leadership in fuel cell powertrain development

 
Intrado is driven by a next-generation hydrogen fuel cell powertrain that is smaller and more powerful, building on insights gained from more than a decade of research and development into the energy field. Thanks to the efficiency of the fuel cell system and its low weight, Intrado has a range of more than 600 kilometres, yet emits only water.

Intrado uses two high pressure hydrogen storage tanks capable of holding hydrogen pressurised to 700 bar. The first, smaller tank is found under the rear passenger bench with a second, larger tank located between the rear axles (under the trunk floor) for better weight distribution. Together, the two tanks can hold over 100 litres of hydrogen. Intrado converts and stores the power of the hydrogen fuel thanks to a 36 kW lithium-ion battery – the most powerful ever fitted to a fuel cell electric vehicle. The battery has been repackaged compared to previous applications and is now located across the floorpan, under the front seat bench.
 
In addition to increased range, Intrado promises more responsive and agile driving dynamics, thanks to the reduced weight, which has been spread more evenly along the length of the car, lowering its centre of gravity.

The lightweight frame Intrado is built around integrates these technologies seamlessly to yield a more dynamic drive while minimising cabin intrusions.

Frank Meijer, Team Leader, FCEV & Infrastructure Development, Hyundai Motor Europe, commented: “The powertrain of Intrado emphasises the pioneering role Hyundai will take in future eco-mobility solutions. To fit in with the active lives of future customers, we needed to develop a fuel cell that offered long-distance mobility, without compromising day-to-day functionality. We challenged ourselves to repackage the powerplant of Intrado to not just deliver performance enhancements, but to provide a more engaging drive, which is why we took a two-tank approach, to better balance the weight of the vehicle.”

Hyundai Motor Intrado concept car
 

Powertrain and transmission
Battery	Lithium-ion 36 kW
Combined hydrogen tank capacity	More than 100 litres
Emissions	H2O (water) only
Hydrogen pressure	700 bar

 

Dimensions (mm)
Overall length	4170
Overall width	1850
Overall height (including roof bars)	1565
Wheelbase	2620

 

Range and consumption
Range	More than 600 kilometres
km / litre (hydrogen)	More than 40