[extropy-chat] Fuel cell vehicles arriving in 2005

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<http://www.fuelcelltoday.com/FuelCellToday/IndustryInformation/IndustryInformationExternal/NewsDisplayArticle/0,1602,5419,00.html>
The hydrogen economy is one step closer with the announcement by ZAP
(OTC Bulletin Board: ZAPZ) and Anuvu Incorporated of the availability
this year of the first hydrogen fuel cell consumer vehicle, on display
now at one of the world's largest technology tradeshows, CES, in Las
Vegas.  ZAP calls Anuvu's fuel cell systems "fuel cell hybrids"
because they run on both hydrogen and electricity, like the
gasoline-hybrids currently on the market. Unlike the gasoline hybrids,
the by-product of Anuvu's technology is water vapor and nitrogen,
classifying it as a "zero emission vehicle."
 ZAP's fuel cell technology partner, Anuvu Incorporated, converted the
Nissan Frontier 4-door pick-up truck on display at CES. An innovative
hybrid fuel cell system powers the vehicle on hydrogen and
electricity. With seating for four, a 44-cubic feet cargo bed, power
windows, power door locks, and air conditioning, the truck also works
like a generator providing a standard 120-volt AC source for powering
external machinery and appliances, from power tools to a whole
campsite.


<http://www.evworld.com/view.cfm?section=communique&newsid=7317>
Hyundai Motor Co.'s fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) program today
unveiled its second-generation fuel cell vehicle, the Tucson FCEV, at
the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show.
Built with lightweight, performance-boosting aluminum body components,
the Tucson FCEV has a power-to-weight ratio similar to that of a
conventional SUV.


<http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,176-1429483,00.html>
The Vectrix scooter, which is being made by an American company of the
same name that specialises in green vehicles, boasts torque similar to
that of a Ducati 900 motorbike, buzzes from 0-50mph in just 6.8sec and
is capable of up to 68 miles on a single charge.


Looks like they are getting the cost of fuel cell technology down to
consumer market levels. Good news for saving gasoline.

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