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About the Tiguan HyMotion

    • Fuel Cell Hybrid Concept Vehicle
    • 100 kW (136 hp) Electric Motor
    • 80 kW Fuel Cell System
    • 87 mph Maximum Speed
    • 0-60 in 14 sec.
    • High Power Lithium-Ion Battery System
    • Compressed Hydrogen Storage @ 10,000 psi (700 bar)
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August 07, 2008

About the Tiguan HyMotion

The Tiguan HyMotion concept features a fuel cell system integrated in the engine compartment capable of 107 horsepower. With an assist from the electric motor, the Tiguan HyMotion advances to 134 horsepower. The top speed of the Tiguan HyMotion is 93 mph and it accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in about 14 seconds.

A lithium ion battery with a charge capacity of 6.8 Ampere-hours (Ah) serves as an auxiliary energy storage device with a maximum power output of 22 kW. The battery is charged by recovered braking energy (recuperation) or by the fuel cell. This increased functionality and efficiency does not impair the interior space of the vehicle. The battery system is installed in the trunk beneath the dual cargo floor available on the production Tiguan. The 700 bar hydrogen tank was integrated in the area beneath the floor in the rear bench seat and cargo area. It can hold up to 3.2 kilograms of hydrogen (H2).

The Tiguan HyMotion is nearly silent when driven, and it is emissions-free.

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  • August 23, 2008
    Rosemead, CA to Los Angeles, CA

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  • John Tillman is the Program Manager for Volkswagen Group of America, Advanced Powertrain Research Program at our office in Sacramento California.

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