We first saw the jaw-dropping Hyperion XP-1 hydrogen hypercar in 2020, but it's now made its public debut
Unlike current BEV technology, which can overheat after running at peak performance for extended periods, supercapacitors aren't affected by extreme temperatures and will deliver consistent performance. And while they can't hold as much energy, a 1:1 charge-to-discharge ratio means they're much more efficient. also uses the technology but relies solely on regenerative braking to recharge its small battery.
The XP-1's carbonfibre hydrogen tanks will hold enough fuel for 1000 miles of driving at street-legal speeds and can be refilled in less than five minutes. Hyperion has plans to supply hydrogen refuelling stations across the US, with more details to follow closer to the car's release. “Aerospace engineers have long understood the advantages of hydrogen as the most abundant, lightest element in the universe," Hyperion CEO Angelo Kafantaris explained when the car was first shown."Now, with this vehicle, consumers will experience its extraordinary value proposition.
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