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GM Sequel Concept 2005 and GM Replacement Parts at Partstrain
By Jenny McLane
The car industry is all geared up for Liquid Hydrogen fuel cells. Every major automaker is working on the technology, trying to find ways to make it a viable, affordable propulsion system of tomorrow, simultaneously eliminating dependence upon fossil fuels and harmful tailpipe emissions.
Moreover, GM is not to be outpaced in this hurried race for the development of producing fuel cells. The GM Sequel is "a major step forward toward the hydrogen future" and displays the automaker's latest fuel-cell propulsion technology, said Larry Burns, Vice President of Research, Development and Planning for GM.
The liquid hydrogen storage tanks; fuel-cells; by-wire software for steering and brakes; battery packs; and electric motors that power the vehicle are all contained within an 11-inch tall "sandwiched" chassis that protects the components top and bottom.
The GM Sequel Concept's chassis can accommodate a variety of body types, from an SUV to a sports car, as long as the wheelbase and track widths remain the same. GM has purposely sized the GM Sequel Concept's foundation to tackle the meat of the market, midsize sedans and midsize crossover SUVs.
It is powered by electric motors in the wheel hubs and it is all-wheel-drive for sure-footed traction and superior performance. According to GM, the Sequel's by-wire drive systems for the steering and brakes, combined with a perfect 50:50 front to rear weight distribution, make it easier to maneuver while providing responsive handling.
Sized similar to a Cadillac SRX, the GM Sequel Concept can accelerate from rest to 60 mph in less than ten seconds, and possesses a 300-mile range between fill-ups.
GM aims to create a hydrogen power train and structure that is comparable to today's internal-combustion engines in terms of performance and durability by 2010.
With all these amazing technological breakthroughs in the automotive industry, Partstrain stands by its commitment of delivering excellently engineered GM performance parts, replacement auto parts to go with GM's efforts of sustained production of environment friendly vehicles. Parts Train adheres to rigid tests for utmost quality control and sees to it that their GM Parts do not diminish the performance of your car. Browse through Parts Train's array of GM Replacement parts at http://www.partstrain.com/ShopByVehicle/GMC .
About the Author
Jenny McLane is a 36 year old native of Iowa and has a knack for research on cars and anything and everything about it. She works full time as a Market Analyst for one of the leading car parts suppliers in the country today.
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