First Hydrogen Corp. released a zero-emission RV concept as it explores the applications for alternative fuels across different vehicle classes.
The company’s Type B motorhome is designed with spacious living quarters, a large front windshield and high ground clearance.
According to First Hydrogen, the RV concept illustrates how fuel cell electric technology could be applied to larger vehicles.
“The First Hydrogen campervan is an example of how we see hydrogen fuel cell and other electric vehicle technologies having wider applications,” said Steve Gill, First Hydrogen CEO of automotive. “We are successfully demonstrating the potential fuel cell technology has in the LCV class but are exploring how the technology can benefit other sectors including leisure vehicles. Connecting with nature is incredibly important for recreational vehicle owners, and this concept indicates how a hydrogen vehicle could help people preserve the environment while enjoying van life.”
The concept was developed in partnership with global mobility experts EDAG Group. The release follows the reveal of First Hydrogen’s concept for its Generation II light commercial vehicle (LCV).
According to First Hydrogen, fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) can cover larger ranges and manage heavier payloads than equivalent battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
First Hydrogen is starting 12-18-month-long commercial vehicle trials with its Generation I fuel cell LCV.
“The design for the camper shares similar design principles with the Generation II series; it is a clean, modern look that prioritizes function and acknowledges the van’s green fuel technology,” said Bernat Costa, EDAG Spain design director. “It also shares the daytime-running light configuration, which makes the campervan instantly recognizable as a First Hydrogen vehicle. Ultimately, it incorporates features that are desirable for leisure vehicles, such as good vehicle lighting, which is especially useful for vehicle visibility when parked on the roadside or as a source of light when camped away from civilization.”
First Hydrogen Corp. is a Vancouver and London UK-based company. EDAG Group is an independent engineering service provider.
