Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell Sets New 24-Hour Hydrogen Record

A Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell has set a new record for hydrogen-powered vehicles, with the SUV driving for 24 continuous hours while boasting zero emissions.

In the hands of Norwegians Arnt-Gøran Hartvig (a sports scientist) and Marius Bornstein (a physicist), the ix35 travelled a chosen route in Germany non-stop over the 24-hour period, clocking up 2383km along the way.

The route was chosen to connect two hydrogen refuelling stations - one in Hamburg and one in Berlin - with the drivers filling the hydrogen tank when required and travelling back and forth between the two stations.

The car was used only on public roads in ‘everyday’ conditions, including city driving and high-speed motorways, while averaging almost 100km/h throughout the test.

"This endurance drive highlights both the practicality of our fuel cell electric vehicle’s long driving range and the environmental credentials of our technology,” Hyundai Europe COO, Thomas Schmid, said.

“Our fuel cell programme has already delivered many world firsts, so it is fitting that the Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell has once again delivered a new benchmark."