World's First Removable Tank System Hydrogen SUV Wins Green Good Design Award: Pininfarina's Namx HUV

Pininfarina has been awarded the Green Good Design Sustainability Award in 2023 for its Namx HUV, a hydrogen-powered SUV with a removable tank system.

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The Namx HUV aims to revolutionize clean mobility and make hydrogen fuel more widely available.

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The removable tank system is patented and makes the Namx HUV the world's first car to incorporate this feature.

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The Green Good Design Sustainability Award recognizes Pininfarina's contributions in promoting a healthier and more sustainable world.

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The Namx HUV features a central fixed tank and six removable hydrogen capsules for quick refueling and reduced downtime.

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It has a range of 700 to 800 kilometers and emits zero carbon emissions.

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The capsules can be refilled at hydrogen filling stations or exchanged at CapXtores, a network of hydrogen tank libraries.

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The design of the Namx HUV was a collaborative effort between DE LUSSAC Studio and Pininfarina, inspired by 1960s American muscle cars and science-fiction aesthetics.

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The Namx HUV represents a shift towards hydrogen-powered vehicles as an alternative to traditional internal combustion engines and electric cars.

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