Coventry spin-out Microcab has created a new version of its eco-friendly car.

Microcab, an automotive spin-out of Coventry University, has announced a new version of its hydrogen-fuelled car H2EV. The company is presenting the new model at the Advanced Engineering UK event, taking place on November 11 and 12, 2014 in Birmingham.

The current H2EV model is part of the largest hydrogen fuel cell trial, Swarm, which includes more than 100 different hydrogen cars. Participating companies originate from countries including the UK, Germany and Belgium.

Currently, Microcab’s cars boast a range of 290 kilometres and a speed up to 88.5 kilometres per hour. Details about the improved model will only be revealed at the event in Birmingham.

Coventry will also be presenting its Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering at the event.

Mike Dickison, commercial director at Coventry’s Faculty of Engineering and Computing, said: “The Advanced Engineering UK event is one of the country’s foremost industry meetings and we are delighted to be showcasing two of Coventry University’s most significant and innovative developments of recent years.”