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Hyundai N Vision 74 (prototype). 

Hydrogen fuel cell EVs aren't particularly sexy, or at least, they weren't. Say hello to the Hyundai N Vision 74 concept, a high-performance hydrogen fuel cell-powered EV meant to bridge EV power and performance with liquid fuel range. Hyundai's N high-performance sub-brand has been working on battery and fuel cell-powered performance prototypes for seven years now, and the project is beginning to bear some exciting fruit. The N Vision 74 aims to solve the biggest issue with high-performance EVs: the lack of range. The N people call it a "hydrogen hybrid."

Running flat-out, batteries don't last long. A previous all-electric prototype, the RM20e, only had 25 miles of range when driven on a racetrack, and while making the battery bigger would give it more range, it would also significantly increase the weight and hurts performance. Hyundai's solution: add a hydrogen fuel cell instead which combines compressed hydrogen from onboard tanks with oxygen in the atmosphere to create electricity and water, then use that electricity to power the electric motors. With just 4.2 kilograms of hydrogen onboard and a fully charged 62.4-kWh battery, Hyundai claims the N Vision 74 has a range of more than 373 miles when driven gently. It's bound to be much less when driven hard, as the dual rear electric motors suck down electrons to the tune of more than 580 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque. That's enough to give the sleek, angular coupe a top speed of over 155 mph and the ability to hit 60 mph in four seconds. The company is looking into adding a front motor in future prototypes which would reduce acceleration times even further. In addition to adding range, the fuel cell also reduces refueling time to just five minutes. The battery, meanwhile, is capable of charging at 800 volts, which should drop its charging time from 10 percent to 80 percent to under 18 minutes, based on production Hyundai EVs with similar battery technology. The fuel cell can pump out a maximum of 95 kW to help power the motors or recharge the battery.

The fuel cell itself is located under the hood, while a pair of hydrogen storage tanks are fitted in the trunk. A T-shaped battery fits behind and between the two seats, keeping the heaviest component in the center of the car for better weight distribution. Regardless of source, power is fed to a pair of motors on the rear axle, one driving each rear wheel. This allows the computer to perform torque vectoring in the same fashion as an electronically controlled limited slip differential, a trick the N engineers used to great success on the RM20e concept. Keeping the fuel cell, battery, and motors cool presents an enormous challenge, so the N Vision 74 features three separate cooling circuits serving each system separately. The goal is to have the car run a flat-out lap of the challenging Nürburgring Nordschleife without overheating and reducing power.

As cool as the numbers are, they're nothing compared to the car itself. Inspired by the Giorgetto Giugiaro-designed 1974 Hyundai Pony Coupe concept, the N Vision 74 looks like a restomod '70s supercar. We see a lot of Lancia 037 and DeLorean DMC-12 in the look, enhanced with massive side air intakes and an enormous rear wing, neither of which would look out of place on a modern Lamborghini. We love the turbine-style 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels, which have been wrapped in what must be the widest tires ever on a Hyundai, 295 width up front and 325 in the rear. The pixelated headlights from the Hyundai Ioniq 5 give it a real retro-futuristic look we can't help but love. The DeLorean bit is no accident. When Hyundai wasn't able to bring the Pony Coupe to market for a variety of reasons (lack of a proper engine, not to mention lacking general market awareness and acceptance), Giugiaro continued to refine the design and eventually sold the new version to DeLorean.

In terms of the car shown, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 ELECTRIC HATCHBACK 125kW SE Connect 58 kWh 5dr Auto (Pure Electric Vehicle), this is based on the following configuration:

Pearlescent paint

Obsedian black interior trim

Cloth - Eco grey

19" alloy wheels

Charging cable - 7 pin type 2

This RWD hatchback will have a 54 kWh usable battery which will offer 0 – 62 times of 8.5 seconds, 115 mph top speeds and 125 kW (or 168hp). Expect a combined winter range of 155 miles with warmer weather allowing for 210 miles. On charging, the 11 kW AC max will allow 6 hour  0 – 100% charging times with the 175 kW DC maximum allowing 17 minute 10 – 80% times. A cargo volume of 531L is available with this family-friendly EV. It has a vehicle fuel equivalent of 139 mpg. An Ioniq 5 has V2L capability, with up to 3.6 kW AC from the interior and exterior outlets.    

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Cars, car maintenance, and car purchases are all such interesting yet varied knowledge topics. Cars seem like you go all in or enough to get you to work and that's it. Let's talk about purchase types a bit.

Background:

These kind's of posts I tend to like to start with my background in this. I come from a family of mechanics and car enthusiasts. While I am female, I never minded getting my hands dirty with a car or a DIY project. This can very easily be seen as a manly thing, or a sexist thing as women with cars tends to be sexy or wannabe manly. My mom got her license as soon as she could. For me driving was boo. I was in my late teens/early 20's when I got my license.

My first car was a Green Honda Element. I got it as a gift for my 16th birthday (I think)? I had asked for a shopping trip, but got a car. My grandfather used to run a towing company and had easy access to cars. My stepdad drove it, usually taking me to college before I had to go to LA for year 2. It eventually got sold and the money went to my moms Ice Cream Truck business. That eventually got sold so that she can be an air stewardess.

Once I had my license, my dad and I got a loan together to get my first real car. My mom would not let me have my dream car, Mini Cooper. So we as a family "settled" on Chrysler PT Cruiser. I loved that car, it fit so many people. It was like a race car but on a budget. I moved out of state with that car. I came back. My mistake was letting a family member borrow it, after a long drive back to California, and they cracked the frame and the car was totaled.

With this I decided, and partially had to, get a new car. I wanted to enjoy the "new car" experience. I got a Dodge Caliber, and it wasn't bad, but it was the only car I did not like or love. I eventually traded it in for my Mini Cooper Clubman. My dream car. It was a loaner car, but it has all the bells and whistles. I have paid it off and will drive it as long as I can.

So, If I have my dream car-why would I make any other purchases? My partner likes to have more than one vehicle. He drove Toyota Prius for 10 years, and we did some car shuffling. He tried a Toyota Highlander, which was nice. It was a good car for family but not as a commuter. So, the commuter was Ford Fusion. Not bad, but still one of my least favorite cars. While the Fusion is on its way out, he decided to play with Electric vehicles and got a Hyundai Ioniq 5. He tried to talk me into a Tesla and I was like hard no.

Types of Cars:

Gasoline: Ya know your normal car.

Hybrid: Electric and Gasoline.

Electric: Using only electricity as a form of gas.

Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles: Using natural gas as a form of gas.

There is getting to be a case for Electric, but we as a society are not prepared to all be on it. Gas is not bad, but there is a really hard case to make for what the objectively best option is. Fuel Cell is not bad, but not enough stations.

There is another big question...

American: There is pride about American cars or american jobs.

Foreign: Some of the better designs and technology comes from non american brands.

Cars are such a changing industry, from types of cars made to car brands. Some brands retain their value better, and some brands play price games because everything seems to get more expensive.

Types of Purchases:

Buying: You would make monthly payments, with a trade in or money down, for X amount of years.

Leasing: You would make monthly payments, can use a trade in or money down, for X amount of years. You have a limit on how many miles you can put on it, and an option to buy it out at the end of the lease. You can also make one payment for all the payments and play with the interest rate.

Do your research, and when you go to make your purchase-have confidence. Don't get pushed around by people who need to make a sale. You need car salesman, and he needs you. We are all part of an ecosystem. Have fun getting a car and drive like you care about your fellow drivers!

Hyundai IONIQ 5 Interior

Bought an EV. Named her Skelena. Drove 900 miles home from Seattle and she definitely lived up to her name. 💀⚡️

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