Hyundai Motor has received approval from Nevada authorities to begin tests of a fully autonomous fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV).

The company will evaluate a range of partially and fully autonomous driving technologies in two Tucson (ix35) FCEVs, including:

• Interval autonomous driving technology—fully autonomous driving within fully controlled, designated roads
• Traffic jam assist—tracking the vehicle ahead under moderate/high traffic conditions (0-60kph)
• Emergency stop system—autonomously directing the car to the side of the road in case of emergency
• Narrow path assist—providing guidance or fully autonomous drive through narrow roads

Since November 2014, Hyundai has carried out more than 10,000 miles of testing in Korea. Image credit: Hyundai Motor.Since November 2014, Hyundai says it has carried out more than 10,000 miles of testing of its autonomous Tucson FCEV in Korea involving city and highway driving, and testing on private proving grounds to evaluate the car’s interaction with traffic signals and signs, pedestrians, cyclists and road hazards.