Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell A Finalist For
2015 Green SUV Of The Year
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif.,
Nov. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/
Hyundai's Tucson Fuel Cell, the first mass-produced fuel cell vehicle
available for consumer lease, was named a finalist for Green Car
Journal's 2015 Green SUV of the YearT. The Green SUV of the YearT winner
will be announced at a press conference during the Washington Auto Show
in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 22, 2015.
"SUVs and crossover vehicles are an important part of the automotive
landscape, serving the needs of a wide-ranging demographic, including
families, recreational and sports enthusiasts, and really anyone needing
the functionality and versatility this kind of vehicle offers," said Ron
Cogan, editor and publisher of Green Car Journal and CarsOfChange.com.
"It's imperative that these vehicles also offer greater efficiency and
improved environmental impact, something the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell
clearly accomplishes."
As a Green SUV of the YearT finalist the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell is
also distinguished with Green Car Journal's 2015 Green Car Product of
Excellence honor.
Green Car Journal's vetting process considers a wide range of SUVs and
crossovers to determine their environmental advantages and
breakthroughs, and then narrows the field to a final five finalists. The
overarching goal is to identify nominees that move personal
transportation in a more environmentally positive direction without
sacrificing the joy of driving or the functionality expected of an SUV
or crossover. Fuel efficiency, lightweighting, advanced drivetrain
technologies, use of alternative or clean fuels, and more are considered
during the process. Finalists must be available for sale by January 1st
of the award year.
"Being a finalist for Green SUV of the YearT is reinforcement on the
role fuel cell technology plays in emission-free transportation today
and into the future," said Mike O'Brien, vice president of corporate and
product planning, Hyundai Motor America. "The Tucson Fuel Cell is a
seamless transition from gasoline-powered vehicles with comparable range
and refueling times. Our customers in Southern California are taking
advantage of these benefits and are having an extremely positive
experience. We are excited by the growing hydrogen fueling
infrastructure and getting more consumers behind the wheel."
Hyundai's next-generation Tucson Fuel Cell CUV can be leased for just
$499 per month, including unlimited free hydrogen refueling and At Your
Service Valet Maintenance at no extra cost. Consumers in Southern
California can put a hydrogen fuel cell CUV in their driveways with
availability at three select Hyundai dealers: Win Hyundai in Carson,
Tustin Hyundai, and Hardin Hyundai in Anaheim. Hyundai's fuel cell
technology effectively replaces the battery pack used in an electric
vehicle by generating electricity from hydrogen. This is done through an
electrochemical process that does not involve hydrogen combustion, with
no moving parts within the fuel cell stack. It alleviates the
limitations of traditional battery electric vehicles and maintains the
day-to-day flexibility of the gasoline-powered Tucson. Drivers are able
to immediately enjoy the next generation of electric vehicles without
range, recharge-time or utility compromises.
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America and are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships
nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the
Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully
transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai's
10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and five years of
complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai Blue Link Connected Care
provides owners of Hyundai models equipped with the Blue Link telematics
system with proactive safety and car care services complimentary for one
year with enrollment. These services include Automatic Collision
Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert,
Monthly Vehicle Health Report and in-vehicle service scheduling.
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