US automaker, Hyperion, just recently released its new hydrogen-powered "supercar" that can go from zero up to 60mph in just 2.2 seconds. The manufacturer claims that the "XP-1" can reach a top speed of more than 221mph using only water vapor.
Bombs away! Hyperion unveils #hydrogen-powered #automobile that can hit 220mph and go more than 1,000 miles on one tank
The XP-1 goes from 0 to 60mph in 2.2 seconds and takes only minutes to refuel pic.twitter.com/vtoBp6Yn8S — Hans Solo (@thandojo) August 16, 2020
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Hyperion's high-tech roadster, which has a three-speed transmission and all-wheel drive, is the product of nearly a decade of development. The company stated that the supercar would join several other hydrogen-powered autos on the market, including Clarity, Honda, Hyundai Nexo, and Toyota Mirai, when it rolls off the car line-up in 2022.
XP-1 has high-speed cornering because of its Aerodynamics elements behind the swing-up doors, which also act as solar panels that match the sun's trajectory by changing its position. The supercar's cabin has a wraparound glass canopy that offers a 360-degree view of the outside world.
A 98-inch curved screen is also included that provides touch-free gesture controls. Compared to other gas guzzler vehicles, Hyperion's hydrogen-powered car is a whisper-quiet automobile.
It can also withstand cold weather, unlike other electric cars. XP-1 has a carbon fiber tanks that store energy, instead of a hefty lithium-ion battery. Tech Xplore's latest report stated that Hyperion had not disclosed the car's price. But, it's likely to be six-figures.
Is it really environmental friendly?
XP-1 uses hydrogen, which is readily available, renewable, and doesn't produce harmful emissions such as carbon monoxide, however, although it is better compared to other cars that use fossil fuels, acquiring hydrogen us a complicated process since it needs to be separated from oxygen because it requires non-renewable resources such as natural gas and coal.
Bombs away! Hyperion unveils #hydrogen-powered #automobile that can hit 220mph and go more than 1,000 miles on one tank
The XP-1 goes from 0 to 60mph in 2.2 seconds and takes only minutes to refuel pic.twitter.com/vtoBp6Yn8S — Hans Solo (@thandojo) August 16, 2020
It also has other safety issues since hydrogen is highly flammable. But, Angelo Kafantaris, the CEO of Hyperion, claimed that the California-based company already solved the safety issue.
"You can throw our tanks off a building or shoot them with a high-powered rifle. They won't rupture," said Kafantris.
It was also explained that although the supercar is super efficient, it still needs to refuel. XP-1's manufacturer said that it would construct a network of stations in the coming years. The company also said that it would not be released in the market soon since only 300 cars are planned for the initial rollout.
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Written by: Giuliano de Leon.
