UK: Hyundai Motor Uses Zero Emission iX35 Fuel Cell to Grow Food
Hyundai Motor unveiled a world-first - a unique piece of design that aims at educating people about the real-life benefits of hydrogen fuel cell technology. The opening of the 'Hyundai Fuel Cell Farm' - the world's first aquaponics ecosystem powered by Hyundai Motor's zero-emission ix35 Fuel Cell was supported by Deputy Mayor of London, Kit Malthouse. Aquaponics is a sustainable farming solution; a combination of hydroponics (growing plants in water) and aquaculture (raising fish in tanks). The Fuel Cell Farm operates by taking the water emitted by the hydrogen-powered Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell and filtering this water into the fish tank. The aquaponics technology then harnesses minerals from the fish waste to grow the plants on the farm.
Essentially the Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell, which is the world’s first production fuel cell vehicle, is the heartbeat to the lifecycle of the installation. It powers and facilitates the functionality of the aquaponics farm, using clean emissions (only water) to fuel sustainable agriculture.
The unveiling of Hyundai’s Fuel Cell Farm was followed by a lunchtime lecture (for invited guests only) about the benefits of Fuel Cell technology. This was hosted by WIRED magazine and featured contributions from Hyundai experts, key parties who are working on the expansion of the hydrogen network in the UK and installation designers, Something & Son.
As the first car company in the world to assembly line-produce fuel cell vehicles, Hyundai has accelerated London’s plans to become one of the major hydrogen capitals of the world.
Credits: Oneshift News Team
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