RIVERSIMPLE

EV Channels Review

The Fully Charged episode showcases Riversimple's revolutionary approach to personal transportation, focusing on their unique hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle. The reviewer highlights the car's innovative design, particularly its four-wheel-drive system powered by in-wheel motors, which enables 100% electrical regenerative braking without friction. This system, coupled with an 8.5 kW fuel cell, allows for efficient energy use, achieving approximately 200 miles per kilogram of hydrogen, significantly outperforming competitors. The car's performance is characterized by constant torque acceleration up to 60 mph in under 10 seconds, and a fixed cruise speed, with the reviewer praising its nimble, lightweight, and agile handling, attributed to its carbon fiber chassis designed by a Lotus veteran. A key takeaway is Riversimple's disruptive business model, which eschews traditional car sales in favor of a service contract. This model aligns the company's interests with the customer's by rewarding longevity and low running costs, including fuel and repairs. The reviewer expresses admiration for this forward-thinking approach, which challenges the unsustainable practices of the conventional automotive industry and aims for the complete elimination of environmental impact from personal transport.