Fuel cell powered vehicles are introduced at the World Cup Soccer tournament in Germany. Thanks to Hyundai, — the official sponsor of the World Cup Soccer tournament through 2012 — as it has also introduced two Hyundai Tucson for the Soccer tournament.
Enova Systems’ Hybrid Drive components are currently being used in these buses meant especially for the World Cup. Its 240kW Induction Motor and High Voltage Motor Control Unit are used in addition to its 80kW Induction Motor and Control Unit used i the Tucsons.
For transporting the 32 teams, the fleet of these hybrid eco-friendly vehicles is deployed within the 12 Host Cities and the 32 Team Base Camps, the match officials, FIFA and Organizing Committee (OC) delegates, and official visitors.
Mike Staran, Enova’s Vice President of Marketing said,
Our alliance with Hyundai has been critical to the development of hybrid systems such as the ones being used in the fuel cell bus and Tucsons. We are working with Hyundai on many projects and are pleased that this bus is getting excellent exposure at one of the world’s biggest venues.
Via: Motor Trend
