X-TRAIL FCV -Nissan's fuel cell vehicle of the future limited leasing is being launched, Promotes a cleaner environment through clean cars.
The Nissan X-TRAIL FCV high-pressure hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle delivers plenty of clean power, without noxious emissions. After being approved by the Japanese Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in November 2002, the X-TRAIL FCV went into public road testing in Japan. Nissan has made further improvements to this base vehicle and developed the 2003 model that comprises NEO FC SYSTEM, unveiled in December 2003.
The limited leasing of FCVs planned to be launched by March 2003. This development is in line with the "Nissan Green Program 2005," a mid-term environmental action plan outlining the company's efforts in technology development, recycling strategy and many other initiatives.
Creative technology to create a better life for everyone
Features of Nissan's FCV Development
The Nissan FCV employs elements of a variety of technologies, including electric vehicle (EV) , hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) , and compressed natural gas vehicle (CNGV) technology.
Clean fuel cell technology vehicles commercialized for limited leasing in 2003
History of NISSAN FCV Technology Development
1996 Start of Nissan FCV Technology Development
May, 1999 Start of Driving Tests
R'nessa FCV (Methanol Reformer)
Nissan starts driving tests for the R'nessa FCV, a methanol reformer fuel cell vehicle.
May, 1999 Start of Driving Tests
Nissan joins the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) .
April 2001 Start of Public Road Tests in U.S.A.
XTERRA FCV (Direct Hydrogen)
In 2001, Nissan enters into a five-year, ¥850 million alliances with Renault to develop fuel cells. In April, Nissan starts driving tests of the XTERRA FCV on public roads in Sacramento, California, in the United States.
July 2002 Start of Participation in JHFC
Nissan joins the Japan Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Demonstration Project.
December 2002 Start of Public Road Tests in Japan
X-TRAIL FCV (Direct Hydrogen)
The Nissan X-TRAIL FCV high-pressure hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle receives approval from the Japanese Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Infrastructure and Transport and goes into public road testing in Japan.
December 2003 Launch of Limited Leasing of FCV
X-TRAIL FCV 2003 Model (Direct Hydrogen)
Nissan continually improves on the basic X-TRAIL FCV and launches limited leasing of the 2003 Model by March 2003, two years ahead of its original program.
Public Road Tests in U.S.A. and Japan
U.S.A. California Fuel Cell Partnership http://www.fuelcellpartnership.org/
- Demonstrate vehicle technology by operating and testing the vehicles under real-world conditions in California;
- Demonstrate the viability of alternative fuel infrastructure technology, including hydrogen and methanol stations;
- Explore the path to commercialization, from identifying potential problems to developing solutions; and
- Increase public awareness and enhance opinion about fuel cell electric vehicles, preparing the market for commercialization.
Japan Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Demonstration Project http://www.jhfc.jp/
- Determination of energy saving effects (CO2 emissions reduction and efficiency) achieved by FCVs and hydrogen stations
- Determination of environmental (non-CO2) load reduction effects achieved by FCVs and hydrogen stations
- Data acquisition for preparing specifications, regulations and standards concerning the safety of FCVs and hydrogen stations
- Activities for familiarizing the general public with FCVs and hydrogen station
- Solving of problems involved in the dissemination of FCVs and hydrogen stations
- Efficient recovery of hydrogen from by-product gas (COG:Coke Oven Gas), and development and verification of an efficient liquefaction technique
Features of 2003 Model X-TRAIL FCV
Comprises a newly developed fuel cell stack
The development and mounting of the fuel cell stack with high operation efficiency has extended the cruising range to 350 km, 1.75 times longer than that of the 2002 Model.
Equipped with a in-house-developed high-power motor
The Nissan-developed high-power motor generates maximum power of approximately 85 kW, about 1.5 times more powerful than that of the 2002 Model, enabling the vehicle to deliver powerful driving performance.
Fitted with Compact Lithium-ion Battery that features high power density.
Adoption of the newly developed thin, laminated cell in place of the conventional cylinder cell contributes to a substantial improvement in interior space efficiency.
Overview of the X-TRAIL FCV
1) NEO FC SYSTEM layout
| 03 model | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | Overall length/width/height (mm) | 4,485/1,770/1,800 |
| Seating capacity | 5 | |
| Top speed (km/h) | 145 | |
| Cruising range (km) | Over 350 | |
| Motor | Type | Coaxial motor integrated with reduction gear |
| Max. power (kW) | 85 | |
| Fuel cell stack | Fuel cell | Polymer electrolyte type |
| Max. power (kW) | 63 | |
| Supplier | UTC Fuel Cells (USA) | |
| Battery | Type | Compact Lithium-ion Battery (Laminate Type) |
| Fueling system | Fuel Type | Compressed hydrogen gas |
| Max. pressure (MPa) | 35 | |