Introducing the GM High Wire: The Future of Fuel Cell Vehicles

The video discusses the GM High Wire, a revolutionary vehicle combining hydrogen fuel cell and by wire technology. It features an X Drive unit replacing traditional controls, offering design freedom and safety. Developed from the Autonomy concept, it highlights GM's commitment to fuel cell vehicles. The vehicle's chassis houses propulsion and braking systems, with a fuel cell stack providing power. Hydrogen storage and environmental benefits are covered, alongside future potential for solar-powered hydrogen production. The design includes large windows, no B pillars, and gull-wing doors, showcasing innovative collaboration and numerous patents.

What replaces the traditional engine and pedals in the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle?

• X Drive unit

• A steering wheel

• Manual transmission

• Hydraulic system

What is a key advantage of by-wire technology in vehicle design?

• Reduced driver safety

• Complex production process

• Greater design freedom

• Increased fuel consumption

How is the fuel cell stack in the GM High Wire vehicle described?

• As large as a refrigerator

• As big as a car engine

• Smaller than a laptop

• The size of a PC tower

What is the only emission from the exhaust pipe of a fuel cell vehicle?

• Water vapor

• Methane

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

What unique feature do the rear doors of the High Wire vehicle have?

• They are fixed

• They open upwards

• They open like gull wings

• They slide open