The Suzuki Crosscage is a concept motorcycle with a futuristic look, built around an electric motor fed by a hydrogen fuel cell. Suzuki has not announced a production schedule for it.
Suzuki Crosscage at a glance
| Type | fuel-cell motorcycle concept |
|---|---|
| Motor | AC synchronous electric motor |
| Fuel cell | air-cooled polymer electrolyte (PEFC) |
| Hydrogen storage | 35 MPa high-pressure tank |
| Buffer | lithium-ion battery |
| Range | 200 km |
| Production | not announced |
Based on one very short source, the English Wikipedia article on the Suzuki Crosscage.
History of the Suzuki Crosscage
A hydrogen study
The Crosscage is a design and engineering study rather than a production motorcycle. Its drivetrain combines an AC synchronous electric motor with an air-cooled polymer electrolyte fuel cell, a 35 MPa hydrogen reservoir and a high-performance lithium-ion battery that buffers the fuel cell’s output. Suzuki quotes a range of 200 km, and has not said when, or whether, the machine will be built.
Design and features
- Fuel cell instead of a tank of petrol: an air-cooled PEFC stack generates electricity on board.
- High-pressure hydrogen: stored at 35 MPa.
- Battery buffer: a lithium-ion pack smooths the power delivery.
- 200 km range: Suzuki’s figure for the concept.
Suzuki Crosscage versions
- Crosscage concept: the only version shown so far.
Suzuki has also shown the Stratosphere concept motorcycle, and its production scooters include the Burgman. More Suzukis are in the Suzuki collection.
Video: Suzuki Crosscage : DigInfo
Video by ikinamo on YouTube.
Sources
- Suzuki Crosscage, English Wikipedia: drivetrain, storage, range
