There are 3 different options in Kaldus when it comes to fueling your vehicle. The exact model number will determine the fuel type. In all cases the source of the fuel type will be found on the driver’s side. This is standard for all new vehicles produced and sold in the nation. The 3 types are as follows:
- E: Electric
- G: Gas
- H: Hydrogen
E: Electric
As the name implies, this is purely electric. Rather than having an engine, each wheel has a motor which uses the battery pack in the floor of the vehicle for power. Electric vehicles take a long time to fully charge when near empty. However, every fuel station must offer electric charging as an option, even if the customer has to wait longer for their vehicle to be properly fueled. With this in mind, the battery pack will have a 400km – 500km range. Also, the vehicle operator should have a garage or driveway where they will do off street parking to charge their vehicle at night while they aren’t using it. All vehicle options will rely on electricity to some extent, but the other 2 can charge the battery while using the fuel resource.
The advantage to electric is that there is no conventional engine for the car. This allows for additional cargo space (typically front of the vehicle). This is applicable to all vehicle models since there is a motor at each wheel.
G: Gas
All new vehicles must be a hybrid vehicle system. This means a battery will be used for shorter commute for the first 80km, and then kicks in with the E85 or better fuel resource to charge the battery while using the gas system now. This means that the owner is not required to have an alternate charging station, but the vehicle is still required to be a plug-in hybrid vehicle. This will mean for those that have the resources should consider charging their vehicle for that 80km without using the fuel tank.
H: Hydrogen
Hydrogen Fuel Cell vehicles is probably the most likely option for the future. Compressed hydrogen fuel will be inserted into the vehicle, and from there – that powers the battery cells. The byproduct of the hydrogen fuel cell will be heat and water. This is more environmentally friendly than gas, and will provide the same rate of fueling the vehicle as gas. However, there will likely be a need to build out the infrastructure to have hydrogen fueling stations. With that in mind, NSC will require that there are hydrogen fueling stations to be installed within 5 years once the NSC takes effect.