Renault has unveiled a prototype for a car powered by a hydrogen fuel-cell, as the race to cleaner driving intensifies.
The French manufacturer said the sports utility vehicle (SUV), dubbed the ‘Scenic Vision’, would not be commercially available until at least 2030, but said an electric version will be on the market in 2024.
Electricity for the fuel cell vehicle's electric motor is powered by hydrogen, which enhances the battery’s range.
Renault said a 16kW fuel cell can extend the range to 800km without needing to recharge.
Fuel cell batteries are twice as light as those made of conventional electric cells, which results in a 75% reduction in carbon footprint, Renault reckons.
The vehicle comes as Renault firms plans to split its electric and combustion engine businesses.