Hands down, one of the coolest emergency vehicles ever made!!
The Peugeot H2O concept demonstrates the effectiveness of fuel cel
technology, in a vehicle for fire fighting, which can be used fo reconnaissance in areas within towns and cities which are difficul for large vehicles to access
The H2O is an electric vehicle with batteries, fitted with a
auxiliary fuel cell. The PSA Peugeot Citroën group first showed thi technology in a Taxi PAC demonstrator vehicle in June 2001. Thi latest concept has progressed the idea and is equipped with a auxiliary power unit which provides a continuous source of electrica energy to supply various emergency items of equipment such as th pumps, smoke extractors, communication systems, and electri sockets
The fuel cell system is very environmentally friendly as the onl
waste product is water, with no other emissions or pollutants
To allow the H2O to continue to operate in situations where visibilit
might be severely reduced due to smoke, the vehicle is fitted wit proximity sensors in the bumpers and a radar system incorporated i the front panel
The stylish appearance of the Peugeot H2O belies the fact that it is
fully operational fire-fighting vehicle, equipped with suitabl technological equipment. The vehicle was developed in consultatio with fire-fighters
The front of the vehicle looks typically Peugeot with its feline styl
front end. The rear of the passenger compartment is designed for tw people, with a tank and telescopic ladder located across the top, a well as output sockets and connections appropriate to this type o fire fighting vehicle
The headlights are similar to those on the RC concept cars, with th
individual contours of the hood instantly recognisable. Driving lamp are positioned either side of the air intake, built in to the lowe section of the front bumper. These extra lights provide greate illumination in difficult and smoke filled conditions
The hood is short and steeply angled to merge into the windscreen. Th
chunky wheel arches exude power and strength and the doors curve roun to where the tank is located at the back. The rear storag compartments are hidden by metal screens and on the left hand sid there are two handles and steps for easy access to the top of th vehicle
The interior features a touch screen, telephone and GPS system. I
front of the passenger is a second screen linked to a PC whic displays maps of large buildings. Between the two front seats are th handbrake and controls for operating the ladder. The seats ar finished in Neoprene.On the door panels, metal frames are fitted wit compartments to demonstrate how different firefighting equipment ca be carried
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