First Hydrogen has revealed new images of its next generation concept vehicle, which will be available with either fuel cell electric or battery electric drive trains.
The latest sketches show the design process that the company is undertaking with experts from EDAG Group.
The Generation II concepts are being developed while First Hydrogen trials its Generation I fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV).
Launched last year, the Generation I vehicles are currently undergoing mileage accumulation and evaluation before entering trials with major fleet operators in the UK.
The road trials for Generation I are managed in conjunction with the UK Aggregated Hydrogen Freight Consortium (AHFC).
Members cover a variety of sectors including grocery, roadside assistance, utilities, construction and express delivery and trial participants will use First Hydrogen’s demonstrator vehicles alongside their existing fleets to evaluate the benefits of different vehicle technologies.
Data and feedback gained during these trials will influence the design and engineering of the company’s future vehicles to ensure designs meet customer needs.
Steve Gill, CEO of automotive for First Hydrogen, said: “We are delighted to present a first look at the new concept vehicle and are proud of its clean, functional, and modern design.
“The aerodynamic design and overall proportions have been shaped to consider operations on highways and in urban environments.
“We have taken a particular focus on the lighting the lighting, ensuring high visibility for drivers and other road users – this is especially important for use by delivery, utilities, and roadside assistance companies – but also make the vehicles instantly recognisable as First Hydrogen.”
As well as the vertical tail lights and branded daytime running lights, which were revealed earlier this year, the new illustrations exhibit an aerodynamic fuselage.
They also show muscular and dynamic fenders and a large front grill. Incorporating First Hydrogen branding, the grill also provides the necessary ventilation for the vehicle’s front located fuel cell.
Bernat Costa, design director at EDAG Spain, said: “We have taken great care to reflect the modern and clean energy values First Hydrogen represents in the vehicle design.
“The pure and minimalist design meets functional needs and accommodates the technical requirements of hydrogen propulsion.
“We have also created a design suited to modular builds, providing operational flexibility through a range of sizes and potential bespoke elements.”
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