Zero-Emissions Technology Visits Nissan’s Smyrna Plant

Nissan’s Hydrogen-Fuel-Cell Vehicle Showcases
Innovation for Future Mobility

SMYRNA, Tenn. – Nissan’s hydrogen-fuel-cell research vehicle, along with several fuel-cell vehicles from other manufacturers, made a stop today at Nissan’s Smyrna Test Track as part of an historic two-week cross-country trip. The 13-day, 31-city Hydrogen Tour is traveling from Portland, Maine, to Los Angeles and is designed to showcase the commercial viability of environmentally friendly fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs).

"We are excited to showcase innovations today to enable zero-emissions mobility in the future,” said Bill Krueger, senior vice president, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management and Total Customer Satisfaction, Nissan North America, Inc. “Nissan is committed to being a global leader in zero-emission vehicles and has demonstrated that through our ongoing advancements in fuel-cell technology.”

Today’s stop, the 24th on the tour, provided invited guests an unprecedented, hands-on driving experience with the tour’s fuel-cell vehicles. Guests were also able to witness the safe and easy refueling process for FCVs.

Nissan is nearing the end of the research-and-development phase on the fuel stack. Last week, Nissan announced the development of the latest generation fuel cell, which doubles the power density, costs 35% less and is 25% smaller than the previous stack.