Amazing. Honda has just announced the availability of the first hydrogen cars on the market. The car runs on hydrogen and oxygen (from the air around us). When hydrogen in the fuel cell is mixed with oxygen in the air electricity is created that runs an electric motor. This electric motor produces zero emissions.
Some details:
How far does it go before needing to be refueled?
~270 miles*
When will it be available?
In summer 2008 in specific areas in California. Other locations to follow.*
How much will it cost?
they are going to start by leasing them. check their website for more details… *
Key quotes,
Honda has come out ahead by putting the first dedicated platform hydrogen fuel cell vehicles on the road. A true testament to Honda’s pioneering spirit, the evolution of the FCX Clarity is a story filled with determination and brave, creative solutions to seemingly insurmountable obstacles. And it’s all driven by Honda’s sense of responsibility to pursue clean domestic energy sources that promise bluer skies for our children.
Honda has brought the fuel cell vehicle from the lab to the fleet and finally to the public. The major barrier now is building up the hydrogen supply infrastructure. We have a strong interest in this area as well and we are hard at work perfecting a Home Energy Station that may supply power to the home as well as the family car. With these developments, Honda is paving the way for a clean and efficient hydrogen-based society of the future.
Congratulations to the Honda engineer team and Honda company! We are living in the future… I want one. :)
Read more here…
*Disclaimer: All information is gathered from the Honda website on Nov 20, 2007 and could change. Please submit corrections or read here for more up to date information.
Yeah, and did you hear about this? http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20071112/ts_alt_afp/ussciencefuel;_ylt=AtsR4CkLSeNTGh1IRTTG0jkDW7oF
I dig the read, there is a bunch more about Honda’s all over the place. These car’s are built well! Take care!