Peugeot H2O Concept 2002

[Sledgehammer]

(from Peugeot Press Release) Related Thread

H2O is not just a futurist fire prevention vehicle produced by the creative people at Peugeot. H2O produces electricity and water using fuel cell battery technology. Hidden underneath the playful and dynamic appearance of a fire engine lies a very innovative propulsion method. H2O, built on a Partner Electric base, uses the fuel cell battery as a source of on-board energy and features a major innovation for this technology: the hydrogen is produced in real time, based on the system's needs, which means it can overcome the problems associated with storing pressurized hydrogen.

With its generously proportioned air intake, feline-shaped lights and plunging muzzle-like bonnet, the front of the vehicle is strongly identified with the Lion. The rear is reserved for the tank and a telescopic ladder. At the bottom of the rear end panel, instead of the exhaust (no longer needed) there are two connections for the water feed or the branch pipe. Naturally, the colour is "fire engine red", reflected in the interior with nicely matching touches of metal.

The cabin is designed for 2 firemen and to hold modern command and operating equipment, such as GPS, telephone and a touch screen on the dashboard. A second screen is linked to a PC and shows the map of the buildings.

specs:
Engine = hydrogen fuel cell/battery

2002 Peugeot H2O Concept #1

[NSXType-R]

It's a good concept.


However, because of the size of the car limiting the water tank, it looks generally unfit to fight anything larger than a truck or car fire.

[acfsambo]

Its a great idea

Now they need to make one the size of a fire truck to make it even more useful.

[dydzi]

part of http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum...-2005-a-2.html perhaps I could've worked it out better

[092326001]

It's in a showroom in Paris, i think