NISSAN | X-TRAIL FCV

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.

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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

Nissan starts driving tests for the R'nessa FCV, a methanol reformer fuel cell vehicle.

R'nessa FCV (Methanol Reformer)

March 2003 Start of Participation in CaFCP

Nissan joins the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) .

April 2001 Start of Public Road Tests in U.S.A.

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.

XTERRA FCV (Direct Hydrogen)

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

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.

X-TRAIL FCV (Direct Hydrogen)

December 2003 Launch of Limited Leasing of FCV

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.

X-TRAIL FCV 2003 Model (Direct Hydrogen)

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
Motor	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
Fueling system	Max. pressure (MPa)	35