News24 January 2023 by Andreas 723 Viewed

NamX HUV, the innovative hydrogen SUV designed by Pininfarina

Pininfarina and France’s Namx look to the mobility of the future with HUV, the world’s first car partially powered by a patented removable tank system that aims to make hydrogen available for large-scale private vehicles.

The SUV prototype – presented as world preview at the Pininfarina headquarters in Cambiano – is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell and equipped with a fixed tank and six removable capsules, which guarantee a total range of 800 kilometers.

Designed in partnership with Pininfarina, the HUV will be marketed in the end of 2025, with a price between 65,000 and 95,000 euros.

“We have a double ambition, to become a new point of reference in the world of zero-emission cars and to constantly explore new territories in order to facilitate the mobility of the consumers. Namx is a collective project created with the best industrial and technical partners of Europe and Africa” explains Faouzi Annaiah, founder and president of Namx.
“Pininfarina is not just design and style, but also innovation and has the ability to give life to a vision of a sustainable future. The Namx HUV is part of our DNA: it’s about creating the best driving experience for unlimited mobility, with style.” says Paolo Pininfarina. “This car represents a very important exercise in understanding where the mobility of the future is going. It is a hydrogen electric car with a range that allows you to make a long journey. We have always been interested in hydrogen, investing in research and prototypes. Namx is an interesting startup”, underlines the managing director Silvio Angori.

The Namx HUV will be presented to the public in autumn at the Paris Motor Show. It is already available for pre-order on the Namx website.

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The Automobili Pininfarina PURA Vision design concept has secured the esteemed Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2024, solidifying its position as one of the most innovative and groundbreaking automotive designs of the year.

The Red Dot Award is widely recognised as a global symbol of design excellence, with a jury of designers, professors, and journalists meticulously evaluating entries for innovation, design quality, and creative vision. PURA Vision’s selection as the winner of the Design Concept category underscores its impressive design language and futuristic vision.

Dave Amantea, Chief Design Officer at Automobili Pininfarina, commented: “Winning the Red Dot Award: Design Concept is a huge honour for the brand and testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. PURA Vision embraces the DNA of iconic vehicles from Pininfarina’s past, to shape the future with sharp lines and a modern aesthetic. It is distinctive from every angle and showcases our PURA design philosophy which is inspiring the next generation of our cars.”

This victory follows earlier accolades for the PURA Vision, including wins at the iF Design 2024 Product Awards and the 2024 International Design Awards, further cementing its influence in the world of luxury automotive design.

The PURA Vision concept boldly redefines the Luxury Utility Vehicle (LUV) with sleek cab-rear proportions that blend timeless elegance with meticulous detailing, creating a vehicle that stands out in terms of both aesthetics and functionality. The design evokes Pininfarina’s rich heritage while propelling the brand into the future of automotive luxury.

Key design elements include its low bonnet and high fenders, drawing inspiration from the classic 1947 Cisitalia, a legendary model in the Pininfarina lineup. Additionally, the expansive glasshouse, influenced by the Alfa Romeo Superflow IV, and the tri-opening pillarless lounge doors, offer an unrestricted view and access to a futuristic, luxurious 2+2 cabin.

The design also pays homage to the pillarless construction of the Lancia Florida, another iconic model from the 1950s, designed by Battista Farina. This influence is further carried through in recent Pininfarina designs, including the one-off Battista Cinquantacinque.

PURA Vision’s exterior is further enhanced by finely crafted details, such as an anodised aluminium beltline that runs seamlessly around the glasshouse, forming an elegant, unbroken arc that exemplifies Pininfarina’s commitment to precision and elegance.

With its innovative design and lineage rooted in automotive history, PURA Vision represents a bold vision for the future of Automobili Pininfarina, continuing the legacy of creating vehicles that blend art and technology into a harmonious expression of luxury and performance.