BMW's Designworks creates user-friendly hydrogen dispenser concept for Shell

By CARSIFU | 26 April 2017


MUNICH: BMW Group subsidiary Designworks and Shell have teamed up to introduce a new type of hydrogen dispenser that will improve the refuelling experience.

Hydrogen dispenser models currently on the market are based on those designed for conventional fuels. To inspire a world of clean energy, Designworks created Oasis, a dispenser concept that departs from the “H” or “L” shaped fuel dispensers presently on the market. It introduces a new product typology with an “I” shaped, pillar-like design with a friendly appeal.

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The Shell dispenser design is clean and simple with all mechanical parts made invisible. When approaching the dispenser, the user will experience a light guidance system, a generous information screen and an innovative nozzle for refuelling. The light concept helps guide the overall flow of cars on the forecourt by providing precise and clearly visible information about the dispenser´s occupancy and the remaining fuelling time.

For the refuelling nozzle, the design team created a new pick up and mount mechanism, which provides a highly intuitive way of removing and returning the nozzle. To make the refueling experience even more comfortable, a screen was integrated directly into the nozzle guiding the user through the refuelling process step by step.

The dispenser concept will be introduced at Hannover Fair from April 24-28.

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