Suzuki could be planning to introduce a new gas-powered scooter soon in the international markets. However, this not going to be a conventional CNG powered machine. But, the Japanese 2-wheeler manufacturer is likely to be working on a Hydrogen-powered scooter. Patent images of the upcoming scooter have emerged on the internet which lead us to believe that the brand’s famous Burgman scooter is likely to be the one powered by clean hydrogen technology.
Hydrogen Design Patent
According to the design patent, the Suzuki Burgman 400 is likely to come with twin cylinders, one in the front and one under the seat. The original design had a single cylinder positioned near the floor bed. However, that had quite a few limitations. This time around the brand could have worked around the issue and it noe offers two cylinders instead of one. These two cylinders are fitted in different spots, one parallel to the rear frame and the other between the Dow tube of the chassis and the floorboard.
Dual Cylinder Hydrogen Technology
It is also speculated that Suzuki has reworked the engine to make it run on hydrogen fuel. The scooter will not have the fuel-cell technology, but instead use hydrogen as a fuel similar to gasoline or CNG. However, to use hydrogen in such a form, requires a large volume of the gas as compared to petrol to achieve the same amount of energy release. Therefore, the scooter is having two tanks. Even with two tanks, expect the range of the scooter to be limited to the urban environment or short intercity distances.
Is the Future Hydrogen?
Technical specifications of the upcoming hydrogen scooter is currently scarce and more details will be revealed as the brand further develops the technology in the near future. Kawasaki has already started road testing their hydrogen powered Kawasaki H2 motorcycle in Japan and it appears that there could be a future with green hydrogen.
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