The transportation sector accounts for 19% of global CO2 emissions and is the fastest growing contributor to atmospheric CO2. Worryingly, research has shown that in terms of amount generated per kilometer, two-wheeled transportation, which is particularly favoured in developing economies, can produce hydrocarbon pollutants in amounts many times greater than four wheeled passenger vehicles.
Intelligent Energy recognised at an early stage that action was required in this mostly overlooked sector, both in terms of CO2 emissions but also of urban environment air quality, when in 2005 it launched the ENV, the world’s first purpose built hydrogen fuel cell motorbike.
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In October 2007 at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show, The Suzuki Motor Corporation unveiled the Crosscage concept fuel cell motor bike powered by an Intelligent Energy fuel cell power system and rechargeable lithium batteries. Intelligent Energy is working closely in partnership with Suzuki and the Crosscage was the first result of collaboration between the two companies for the production of a unique Suzuki motorcycle design, utilising Intelligent Energy’s advanced air cooled fuel cell power system.
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In March 2008 Intelligent Energy and Suzuki signed a development agreement which further strengthened the partnership and envisages the progression to commercially viable fuel cell motorcycles. Intelligent Energy’s high performance fuel cell power systems coupled with Suzuki’s commitment to low-emissions transport mean the reality of hydrogen powered motorcycles is closer than ever.