Hiperon Fosslin – EV or hydrogen SUV from Malaysia?

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Here’s 1 of the latest automotive start-ups to look – Hiperon Motors, a Malaysian steadfast has produced its archetypal integer renderings of an electrical oregon hydrogen-powered luxury crossover dubbed the Fosslin, Car Scoops has reported. According to Hiperon, the sanction Fosslin comes from combing the Norwegian words ‘foss’ for waterfall, and ‘lyn’ for lightning.

Little is known astir the origins of Hiperon beyond its ain assertion of being from Malaysia, but for a little statement that implies the steadfast is “from Asia to America” – suggesting determination is simply a hub of operations successful America – and continues to authorities that the Fosslin is designed successful Europe by automotive plan workplace One One Lab.

According to the Hiperon website, the Fosslin measures 4,880 mm long, 1,990 mm wide and 1,689 mm gangly with a wheelbase of 2,950 mm, which would presumption the start-up’s EV/hydrogen powered exemplary successful betwixt the Tesla Model X and Model Y, though its wheelbase measurement is person to that of the larger Tesla.

Key statistic offered by the Hiperon website assertion a scope of 450 km signifier a 95 kWh artillery pack, with a powertrain producing 480 hp and 670 Nm of torque and weighing successful astatine 2,485 kg. Its claimed 0-100 km/h acceleration clip is 5 seconds, with a apical velocity of “up to 260 km/h”. Being battery-electric oregon hydrogen-powered, claimed CO2 emissions is zero.

Key features according to the Hiperon website authorities the Fosslin wears 20-inch alloy wheels with all-season tyres, portion its coupé-SUV signifier is topped by a panoramic solid roof. LED lighting features successful its grille, and besides has doorway opening airy projectors, oregon puddle lamps.

Safety features see a suite of systems including a 360-degree camera pack, unsighted spot monitor, postulation motion recognition, lane assist, and more. Conveniences volition see Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Wi-Fi hotspot, a 3D dependable system, wireless charging pad, six USB-C ports and a 17-inch OLED screen, though the second hasn’t been shown successful the firm’s images.

According to Car Scoops, Hiperon has promised for the Fosslin to go disposable successful Asia, Europe and North America, though pricing has not been revealed. This archetypal tally volition beryllium comprised of 5 battery-electric units and 5 hydrogen-powered units, with the archetypal units to beryllium delivered successful the 3rd 4th of this year.