Instead of a traditional internal combustion engine, the LIFEcar used a fuel cell to convert hydrogen into electricity.
It featured four separate electric motors, one located in each wheel, providing specialized power distribution.
The car utilized regenerative braking and ultra-capacitors to store energy during deceleration, which could then be released for quick bursts of acceleration.
The prototype was built upon a modified version of the Morgan Aero 8 aluminum chassis, maintaining Morgan’s signature retro-modern aesthetic.
It aimed for a range of approximately 200 miles on a single tank of hydrogen while remaining lightweight to maximize efficiency.
The project was a collaborative effort involving several British partners, including Oscar Faber, Cranfield University, QinetiQ, and Oxford University, supported by funding from the UK Department of Trade and Industry.
While it remained a prototype and never entered full production, it served as a significant research platform for future electric and alternative-fuel development at Morgan.
