"A vital issue in bringing fuel cell vehicles to the marketplace is extending vehicle range — which requires efficient storage of compressed hydrogen at a high pressure," according to Syed Hussain, president and CEO of Quantum. "This is the principle advantage of the TriShield™ tank and the significance of a 5,000-psi cylinder-fill."
The packaging of hydrogen is achieved with Quantum's TriShield— tank technology developed for Hyundai. The tanks are uniquely designed and manufactured with a one-piece permeation resistant seamless liner, a carbon composite over-wrap for strength, and a tough impact-resistant shell. This lightweight, rigid design allows for improved range and safety of hydrogen. The ability to store large amounts of hydrogen in a small amount of space in a safe tank, even in the event of a collision, is what makes this technology so unique.
Hyundai is participating in the California Fuel Cell Partnership (www.cafcp.org), a public-private venture of automakers, energy and fuel cell technology companies, and government agencies working together to advance the commercialization of fuel cell-powered vehicles. The partnership is headquartered in West Sacramento, California and over the next few years, more than 60 fuel cell vehicles will undergo road testing in real-world driving conditions.