Renault teases hydrogen-powered concept car; to debut in May
What's the story
French automaker Renault will reveal a new concept car this May. In the latest development, the brand has put out a teaser image of the upcoming vehicle.
The picture suggests that it will sport an illuminated logo, cameras instead of ORVMs, and large DRLs, among other highlights.
It will draw power from an internal combustion engine running on hydrogen instead of fossil fuels.
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Why does this story matter?
The 2022 Renault concept car is expected to offer good looks and a bevy of technological innovations. If the crossover heads to production, it will surely attract quite a lot of buyers in the global markets.
Renault is not the only company experimenting with hydrogen-powered vehicles. Toyota is also working on similar versions of the Corolla and the Yaris supermini.
Exteriors
The car will have LED headlights and alloy wheels
The upcoming Renault concept will have a sculpted hood, narrow LED headlamps, an illuminated logo of the brand, a prominent front splitter, and large DRLs.
On the sides, it will be flanked by B-pillars, cameras in place of ORVMs, and possibly alloy wheels.
A roof-mounted antenna, a window wiper, and taillamps should be available on the rear end of the crossover.
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It will be fueled by a hydrogen-guzzling ICE
The 2022 Renault concept will be powered by an internal combustion engine (ICE) that will run on hydrogen in place of petrol or diesel. However, the specifications and power figures are currently unavailable.
Interiors
The crossover should get wireless charging and multiple airbags
The Renault concept is tipped to have a luxurious cabin with key-less entry, parking sensors, cruise control, auto climate control, wireless charging, and a multifunctional steering wheel.
It might house a digital instrument cluster, a head-up display, and a touchscreen infotainment system with support for the latest connectivity facilities.
Multiple airbags, ABS, a rear-view camera, and EBD should ensure the passengers' safety.
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What about its availability?
The hydrogen-powered Renault car will be introduced as a concept model in May. The vehicle might either head to production or its design and technology will be offered in some future vehicle of the company.