Why hydrogen isn't just for the big stuff

Riversimple are pioneering the next generation of zero-emission vehicles. They use hydrogen, not batteries, and emit nothing but water. Able to refill in three minutes, our vehicles will offer a solution for those who value flexibility and freedom, and want to live lightly on the planet.

Riversimple are developing a subscription service for vehicles which offers a move away from vehicle ownership towards an all-inclusive, simplified and clean mobility experience.

 Lightness is key to efficiency and range - our beta vehicles weigh just 660kg!

Critical technologies in our vehicle architecture:

• Small fuel cell < 8% of power of Toyota Mirai FCEV  – less resources, weight, cost, greater efficiency
• No battery critical materials – no more platinum than a standard catalytic converter
• Supercapacitors – storing energy for acceleration
• In-wheel motors, proprietary design – 4 wheel braking as well as drive
• Carbon fibre structures – with active EU grant project for closed loop recyclability
• Safety-critical software – expertise from aerospace
• Elegant mechanical and software code simplicity
• Telemetry and data analytics