Honda Testing Clean Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car

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Honda Testing Clean Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car

Posted Nov 19th 2007 9:01AM by Terrence O'Brien

Filed under: Car Tech, Green Tech

 

Honda just unveiled the production model of its first hydrogen fuel-cell powered vehicle, the FCX Clarity. The Clarity is being given a test run in selected areas of North Carolina that are near one of nine refueling stations built for the cars by Honda. It will then be released more widely in California in 2008, where apparently the Hollywood types are already lining up for some serious enviro-chic driving.

 

The cars have a range of 290 miles, roughly the equivalent of 68 miles per gallon on gasoline. The Clarity also uses regenerative braking, like a Prius, to charge a battery that also feeds the engine, increasing the efficiency of the car.

 

Hydrogen fuel cell tech is a zero-emissions fuel, releasing only water into the atmosphere as a waste product. Just a few short years ago, hydrogen fuel cells seemed like a pipe dream. And while this small scale production run doesn't mean that you'll be driving one of these environmentally friendly automobiles anytime soon, it is a huge step in realizing the dream of a pollution-free vehicle.

 

From DailyTech

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.switched...large_fcx_1.jpg

As usual, the Japanese are way ahead of us on this............