Riversimple announces hydrogen supercar: Goes 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds
Ever wondered if a supercar could be both high-performing and environmentally friendly? Riversimple is here to prove it can be done with their new hydrogen supercar.
The Wales-based hydrogen car maker has just announced their latest innovation – a hydrogen electric supercar that rockets from 0-60 mph in just 3.5 seconds.
Tackling the weight crisis
Did you know that modern cars are 25% heavier than they were seven years ago? This extra weight leads to higher resource consumption, more embedded carbon in manufacturing, and increased energy use.
Plus, it contributes to pollution from tyre emissions, which Riversimple say, account for 78% of microplastics in the oceans.
Riversimple aims to tackle these issues head-on with their new lightweight supercar.
To help create this new beast, Riversimple has partnered with Coventry University for a design competition. Postgraduate students from the Automotive and Transport Design course will compete to shape the exterior and interior of this groundbreaking vehicle.
The judging panel includes industry heavyweights like Andreas Mindt, Head of Design at VW.
This new pocket rocket is sure to win a game of Top Trumps. It features advanced carbon composite materials, inboard motors and brakes, lightweight fuel cell technology, and supercapacitors.
The result is a car that:
- Accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds
- Reaches 0-100 mph in 6.4 seconds
- Offers a range of 410 miles
- Weighs only 620 kg! That’s over a ton less than the battery electric Lotus Evija.
Design philosophy
Founder and chief engineer Hugo Spowers MBE envisions this car as an antidote to the excesses of current supercars.
“This car is an antidote to excess and power for the sake of it,” said Spowers. “We want the look to embody an elegant and sophisticated simplicity but unquestionably modern.”
When talking about Riversimple’s design philosophy, Spowers added: “These supercars will be immense fun to drive and demonstrate exceptional vehicle dynamics, range, refuel time, light weight and, with Coventry University students’ help – style.”
The collaboration with Coventry University underscores Riversimple’s commitment to real-world, sustainable automotive design challenges.
Associate Professor Aamer Mahmud highlights the importance of this project for students, stating that it showcases their creativity and technical prowess.
Conclusion
Riversimple’s hydrogen supercar is set to redefine the future of high-performance vehicles. With its blend of lightweight design, zero emissions, and impressive performance, it promises to be a game-changer in the automotive industry.
Keep an eye out for more updates as this innovative project develops. The future of sustainable driving is just around the corner.
