PARIS: The new French-Moroccan manufacturer NamX is showcasing a prototype of its future hydrogen-powered SUV at the Paris Motor Show, which runs until Oct 23.
The vehicle stands out for its astonishing refuelling system using small removable capsules.
The brand, founded by entrepreneur Faouzi Annajah and designer Thomas de Lussac, plans to release a hydrogen-powered SUV with six removable charging capsules by the end of 2025.
The idea is to be able to swap them for other fully loaded capsules, as needed. Thanks to the six hydrogen capsules placed at the rear of the vehicle, this SUV promises a range of about 800km. This system is currently in the process of being patented.
The goal is to make these capsules available for exchange in dedicated stations, via a network called CapXtores.
Drivers will then be able to use an application to check the availability of the capsules in real time. Eventually, a system of home delivery by subscription could even be deployed.
Note that the design of this concept vehicle, dubbed HUV, has been helmed by Pininfarina.
Another original feature of this new brand is that its production line will be based in Morocco. This concept joins another premium hydrogen car project hailing from France called Hopium, also present at the Paris Motor Show.
