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YEARS OF U.S. TAXPAYER INVESTMENT BEAR FRUIT

Launch of the World's First
Triple-hybrid Fuel Cell Passenger Bus
Proton Power Systems (Germany) May 11, 2009

Unlike conventional hybrid propulsion systems, this environmentally friendly and highly efficient technology has no combustion engine, and is instead a combination of fuel cells, batteries and ultra-capacitors. It harnesses the advantages of electrical propulsion to the full, storing brake energy and thus enabling energy savings of over 50 per cent compared to conventional diesel buses. It is also completely emissions-free. At the heart of the system is the 50-kW PM Basic A 50 fuel cell system from Proton Motor, which since last year has also been used in the world's first fuel-cell-powered passenger ferry, the FCS Alsterwasser.

HyWind deep off-shore wind turbine. Image: StatoilHydro
Norway moves to transition to an electric economy before the North
Sea Oil runs out. Above: HyWind deep off-shore wind turbine.

Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon fills tank of hydrogen car at opening of both hydrogen filling station in Oslo and the Hydrogen Road between Oslo and Stavanger. To right of Prince Haakon are StatoilHydro New Energy head Alexandra Bech Gjørv and Norwegian Minister of Transportation and Communication Liv Signe Navarsete.
Photo: Erlend Aas, Scanpix

HyNor - The Hydrogen Road
Hydrogen Car Rally
Opens Norway's Hydrogen Highway
Reuters (UK) May 11, 2009

Norway opened a 350 mile "hydrogen highway" on Monday with more than a dozen hydrogen-powered cars rallying along a scenic route between its capital city Oslo and North Sea oil hub Stavanger.

...StatoilHydro sells hydrogen in Norway at around 40 Norwegian crowns ($6.28) per kilo, which it says is roughly equal in energy terms to the price of petrol. The company seeks to keep its hydrogen clean by using energy from Norway's vast hydropower-plants to split water into oxygen and hydrogen gas.

Hydrogen Highway Opens in Norway
StatoilHydro May 11, 2009

    StatoilHydro and the HyNor partnership are pleased to announce the official opening of the Norwegian hydrogen highway, HyNor, at StatoilHydro's new hydrogen station at Økern in Oslo. HyNor was opened by Norway's transport minister, Liv Signe Navarsete.
    HRH Crown Prince Haakon Magnus of Norway joined the first stage of the EVS Viking Rally, from Oslo to Lier, together with internationally renowned racing car driver Henning Solberg.
    The first hydrogen station was opened at Forus in Stavanger in 2006, the second in Porsgrunn in 2007, and now the two new stations are open in Oslo and Lier. HyNor has some 50 partners and manages a fleet of more than 50 hydrogen vehicles made by Mazda, Toyota and Think.
    "We are very pleased to open up this hydrogen infrastructure for testing and demonstrating hydrogen cars. By doing this, we nurture our ambition to help implement hydrogen as a fuel in the transport sector," says StatoilHydro's head of new energy, Alexandra Bech Gjørv.
    The EVS Viking Rally vehicles are the first to drive the Norwegian hydrogen highway. The rally commences with Prince Haakon racing together with the famous Norwegian racing car star Henning Solberg.
    Fourteen hydrogen vehicles, two plug-in hybrid cars and 14 battery electric vehicles are starting in Oslo and will reach the beginning of the EVS (Electrical Vehicle Symposium) 24 in Stavanger on 13 May.
    Events will take place along the way in Porsgrunn, Grimstad, Arendal, Kristiansand, Lyngdal and Egersund. Another 10 battery electric vehicles will join the rally in Egersund.
    Hydrogen may grow significantly as an alternative transportation fuel and stored stationary energy source. One of hydrogen's big advantages is that it can be produced from many power sources, and can be efficiently produced and used without emitting any pollutants. In addition, hydrogen cars possess many of the same qualities found in today’s conventional automobiles.
    "As a future clean transport alternative, hydrogen and fuel-cell technology have big potential. Hydrogen is potentially a game changing transportation fuel," says Ms Bech Gjørv.

EVS VIKING RALLY 11th -13th MAY 2009

EVS Viking Rally 2009 is an international rally for hydrogen cars, electric cars and plug in-hybrid cars. Starting in Oslo and finishing in Stavanger, it consists of transport stages and special stages; the latter are run either on track or road and include regularity tests, hill race stages, acceleration tests and auto slalom.
The rally is organized in accordance with International Sporting Regulations (ISR), The Norwegian Sports Regulations (NSR) and Regulations for the event.

Competition length

Hydrogen Cars: 743,34 km
Electric Cars: 641,48 km
Plug in-hybrid Cars: 743,34 km
Minirally: 69,55 km

WILL A NEW CENTURY OF JAPANESE AUTOMOTIVE DOMINANCE FIND A FOOTHOLD IN GUIDED MARKETS?

Mazda Sends Hydrogen RX-8s To Norway
Wired April 30, 2009

Mazda’s first Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE vehicle was developed specifically for participation in HyNor, Norway’s national hydrogen project. HyNor will establish a network of hydrogen filling stations along a 360-mile stretch of highway between Stavanger and Oslo. Mazda and HyNor began their collaboration on the project in November 2007 and started validation of the RX-8 Hydrogen RE’s driving performance on Norwegian public roads in October.

NORWAY PROPOSES ENDING OIL DEPENDENCE THROUGH LEGISLATION

Ban Gasoline Cars from 2015: Norway Finance Minister

International Business Times
Alister Doyle April 27, 2009

Under her proposal, carmakers could only sell new cars from 2015 that run fully or partly on fuels such as electricity, biofuels or hydrogen. Hybrids using fossil fuels and electricity, for instance, would still be permitted.

Finance Minister Kristin Halvorsen

Mazda and Norway to Collaborate on Hydrogen Future
FullBOOST (AU) November 7, 2007
Norway's Utsira Wind Power and Hydrogen Plant Norsk Hydro
HyNor – The Hydrogen Road of Norway

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY IN BRAIN CELL CRISIS!
Europe & Japan Assured Global Dominance as U.S. Retreats
U.S. Drops Research Into Fuel Cells for Cars
Matthew L. Wald New York Times May 7, 2009

The Energy Department will continue to pay for research into stationary fuel cells, which Dr. Chu said could be used like batteries on the power grid and do not require compact storage of hydrogen.

“This is a strange turn of events.
We are very close to the tipping point.
To stop that now is
a waster of taxpayer dollars.”
Shannon Baxter-Clemmons
Executive director of the S.C. Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Alliance

"We should go to Washington
and make the case that not funding
the long-term solution is short-sighted.”
Mayor Bob Coble, Columbia, S.C.
Obama’s Cuts Deal Blow to S.C. Hydrogen Economy
Jeff Wilkinson The State (SC) May 9, 2009

“The vehicles have been invented.
The issues are infrastructure
and how do we reduce cost.”
John Hanson, Toyota

“Hydrogen is a key to solving the nation’s mid- to long- term issues of energy security, reduced petroleum use and greenhouse gas emissions as well as being part of the reinvention of General Motors.”
Larry Burns, GM

Honda, GM Stick to Fuel-Cell Plans as Obama Guts Hydrogen Funds
A. Ohnsman, T. Seeley    Bloomberg    May 11, 2009
    The policy shift is “very disappointing,” said Dan Sperling, director of the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Davis and a member of the state’s Air Resources Board. The agency has authority to set environmental rules for carmakers and other industries rivaling the federal government’s.
    “It’s unclear how we’re going to get big reductions in greenhouse gas emissions without hydrogen,” Sperling said. “Hydrogen is the most challenging in terms of implementation because of the need for new fueling infrastructure.”
    That could be created in 10 to 15 years at less cost than the “$6 billion to $10 billion” the U.S. provides annually in subsidies for corn ethanol, Sperling said.

Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Associations Criticize DOE Program Cuts
National Hydrogen Association
U.S. Fuel Cell Council
May 7, 2009

Washington DC----The National Hydrogen Association (NHA) and U.S. Fuel Cell Council (USFCC) issued the following joint statement regarding the Obama Administration's FY 2010 budget request for the U.S Department of Energy.
    "The cuts proposed in the DOE hydrogen and fuel cell program threaten to disrupt commercialization of a family of technologies that are showing exceptional promise and beginning to gain market traction.
    "Fuel cell vehicles are not a science experiment. These are real vehicles with real marketability and real benefits. Hundreds of fuel cell vehicles have collectively logged millions of miles.
    "Both the National Academy of Sciences and NHA's recent Energy Evolution report conclude that a portfolio of vehicle technologies is needed to achieve the nation's energy and environmental security goals and that hydrogen is essential to success. Hydrogen also advances the Obama Administration's goals of greener power generation and a smarter power grid.
    "The newest fuel cell vehicles get 72 miles per gallon equivalent with no compromise in creature comforts. Fuel cell buses operating in revenue service achieve twice the fuel economy of diesel buses. Hydrogen production costs are already competitive with gasoline. Projected vehicle costs have been reduced by 75%. These are accomplishments of the Department's own program in partnership with industry. It would truly be a government waste to squander them by walking away just as success is in sight.
    "The National Academy recommended a portfolio approach and we are frankly puzzled at the Energy Department's decision to ignore that recommendation even as the Department uses other material from the same report to justify its proposed cut.
    "We are also concerned that the Department appears to be walking away from its Market Transformation activities, which support fuel cell deployment in early commercial applications. This Congressionally-mandated program is demonstrating the ability of fuel cells to provide a competitive and green alternative to battery-based systems in vehicles and in power supply.
    "Finally, we are concerned that the Department has proposed to cut funds for the Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance (SECA). SECA success could dramatically lower the cost of carbon sequestration, improve power plant efficiency, and enable a virtually pollution-free coal plant in the future. Additional funding will hasten SECA progress."
    The NHA and USFCC collectively represent more than 200 companies and organizations.

CONTACT:
NHA: Patrick Serfass, 202-223-5547, ext. 366 serfassp@HydrogenAssociation.org

USFCC: Bud DeFlaviis, 202 293 5500, ext. 35 bdeflaviis@usfcc.com

Energy Department Slashes Hydrogen Transportation Funding in Proposed Budget Green Car Advisor May 7, 2009
Chu's belief that it is best to cut hydrogen spending and divert the funding elsewhere isn't necessarily shared by Congress, which must approve the budget, said Patrick Serfass, the National Hydrogen Association's vice president for technology. ...Serfass worries that if the Obama administration turns its back on hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, the automakers will take their research and development programs to Europe or Asia and the U.S. will lose the lead in technology that will be a critical part of an oil-independent future.
FY 2010 Congressional Budget Request DOE May 2009

WILL A NEW CENTURY OF JAPANESE AUTOMOTIVE DOMINANCE FIND A FOOTHOLD IN GUIDED MARKETS?

Mazda Sends Hydrogen RX-8s To Norway
Wired April 30, 2009

NORWAY PROPOSES ENDING OIL DEPENDENCE THROUGH LEGISLATION

Ban Gasoline Cars from 2015: Norway Finance Minister

International Business Times
Alister Doyle April 27, 2009

Mazda and Norway to Collaborate on Hydrogen Future
FullBOOST (AU) November 7, 2007
Norway's Utsira Wind Power and Hydrogen Plant Norsk Hydro
HyNor – The Hydrogen Road of Norway

RELEASED

Download Report	Fuel Cell Buses Embraced Among Transit Agencies and Passengers; Performance and Reliability Better than Expected in Revenue Service Breakthrough Technologies Institute April 16, 2009
Fuel cell buses have operated successfully in public transit fleets around the world, according to a new report written for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) by the Breakthrough Technologies Institute (BTI) and the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE). The report examined hydrogen bus demonstrations in 19 cities in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.Among other things, the report found that the vast majority of buses performed better than expected and were very popular among passengers. The buses also were popular with drivers, many of whom reported being less tired at the end of their shifts, primarily because fuel cell buses make significantly less noise than their internal combustion counterparts. “Fuel cell buses were more reliable, better performing, and easier to integrate into public transportation fleets than many had expected,” said William Vincent, a lead author of the report. “With additional research and development, they hold real promise to reduce pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and petroleum dependence in public transportation fleets.” The fuel cell buses typically were operated daily in 16-hour duty cycles. Collectively, they covered more than 1.6 million miles and served more than seven million passengers. The fuel cells were much more reliable than many transit agencies had expected and the operating life was increased significantly over previous generations of fuel cell technology. For example, fuel cells in the European demonstrations averaged over 3,000 hours operating life, with a maximum of 5,000 hours. Moreover, the hydrogen fueling stations proved to be very safe. The buses were refueled more than 11,000 times without any major incident. Based upon this success, most transit agencies that demonstrated fuel cell buses are eager to deploy larger fleets in the future. In fact, AC Transit in California recently purchased four additional fuel cell buses and BC Transit in British Columbia purchased a fleet of 20 fuel cell buses. Many transit agencies also called for enhanced government support for fuel cell buses, thus enabling more buses to be deployed in a shorter timeframe.

An artist's concept of a Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) bus at the hydrogen fueling station located in downtown Cleveland at the Great Lakes Science Center. The fueling station will generate hydrogen from Lake Erie water for use in a RTA bus powered by fuel cells. Image: Greater Cleveland RTA

NASA Leads Team in Establishing a Renewable Hydrogen Fueling Station
NASA Glenn Research Center April 16, 2009

CLEVELAND -- NASA's Glenn Research Center is leading a team of industry and university partners in demonstrating a prototype of a commercial hydrogen fueling station that uses wind and solar power to produce hydrogen from water. This initial installation will produce hydrogen from Lake Erie water to fuel a mass transit bus powered by fuel cells.
    The demonstration, featuring a unique, high-capacity electrolyzer that separates water into its elemental components of hydrogen and oxygen, is part of an economic development program in the Cleveland area. Local workers will design and build the electrolyzer using commercially available components.
    The Glenn-led collaboration will customize the electrolyzer for the prototype fueling station, and design the circuitry needed to use renewable energy sources to power the electrolyzer and fueling station.
    "The project is more than a key technology demonstration," said project team member Valerie Lyons, chief of Glenn's Power and In-Space Propulsion Division. "It will be a great educational tool for the public and will serve as a catalyst to inspire new ideas and initiatives that can generate many new jobs and manufacturing opportunities in Ohio."

Great Lakes Science Center

    The hydrogen fueling station will be located in downtown Cleveland at the Great Lakes Science Center on the south shore of Lake Erie, where it can be powered from the science center's existing wind and solar power sources. The fueling station will generate hydrogen from Lake Erie water for use in a Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority bus powered by fuel cells. The transit authority will operate the bus in revenue service.
    Cleveland State University's Nance College of Business Administration will work alongside the collaborators to develop a business template for the electrolyzer and station. The designs for both will be treated as intellectual property and placed in a trust benefiting Ohio citizens.
    The build-up of the electrolyzer, a major step toward the reality of the fueling station, is funded by the Ohio Aerospace Institute through a $310,000 grant from The Cleveland Foundation. The initial funding is $110,000, with an additional $200,000 to be provided for milestone progress.
    The goals of the economic development program include engaging Ohio's supply chain manufacturers and retraining a skilled work force for clean energy jobs. The project will demonstrate the viability of clean energy systems for transportation and stationary power and boost regional economic development.
    Other collaborators include Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Consultants of Brecksville, Ohio; the Center for Automotive Research at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio; Parker Hannifin and Technology Management, Inc. of Cleveland; Sierra Lobo of Milan, Ohio; Hamilton Sundstrand of Windsor Locks, Conn.; the University of Toledo; and the Earth Day Coalition of Cleveland.

JAPAN PREPARES TO FILL
THE TECHNOLOGY GAP LEFT
BY THE OIL-DOMINATED USA

"Build a better mousetrap and the world
will beat a path to your door."
Ralph Waldo Emerson

LESSONS LEARNED? NOT!!
"The Arab oil embargo and the resulting rise
in gasoline prices devastated the
American auto industry perhaps as much
as Detroit's shortsighted executives."
Ken Auletta in 1984
The Art of Corporate Success: The Story of Schlumberger

Cicero-North Syracuse High School Fuel-cell Car Takes 2nd in Contest Against 4 Major University Teams Vehicle built by high school students averages 1,431.3 miles per gallon! Alaina Potrikus The Post-Standard (NY) April 19, 2009 A hydrogen fuel-cell car built by Cicero-North Syracuse HS students averaged 1,431.3 miles per gallon on Saturday. The students drove the car 15 mph on the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California.... The slow-speed but high-mileage performance was enough to place the C-NS Performance Engineering Team's car second in the 2009 Shell Eco-marathon Americas competition. "It was beyond belief," said an ecstatic Ted Kliszczewicz, of Carrier Corp., one of six adults who accompanied the students. "The kids are beside themselves." 2,757.1 MPG Achieved at 2009 Shell Eco-marathon Americas Shell/PRNewswire April 19. 2009
"These kids are the future engineers. They're the ones who will be working with and designing the vehicles that we drive in the future and the energy sources we use." Ted Kliszczewicz, Carrier Corp New York High School Team to MPG-Race Hydrogen Fuel-cell Car Saturday at Auto Club Speedway Catie O'Toole The Post-Standard (NY) April 15, 2009
The students started meeting in September with mentors -- five engineers from Carrier, Lockheed Martin and WMB Enterprises -- who guided them in the design process and educated them about the electrical and mechanical aspects of the vehicle, said Steve Grimaldi, a mentor and service engineer for Carrier. JPW Fabricators also donated their services by welding the vehicle's frame together, Miner said. ...Last year's winning team, Penn State, averaged 1,668.3 miles per gallon. PHOTOS CNS Student Engineering Club Shell Eco-Marathon Photos from Saturday's Shell Eco-marathon Competition Click image to view high resolution photos copyright 2009 RD Masters
Penn State took the Grand Prize for Fuel Cells with 1,912.9 mpg.

Los Altos HS, California "Infusion" Fuel Cell Racer


Download Report	Fuel Cell Buses Embraced Among Transit Agencies and Passengers; Performance and Reliability Better than Expected in Revenue Service Breakthrough Technologies Institute April 16, 2009
Fuel cell buses have operated successfully in public transit fleets around the world, according to a new report written for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) by the Breakthrough Technologies Institute (BTI) and the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE). The report examined hydrogen bus demonstrations in 19 cities in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.Among other things, the report found that the vast majority of buses performed better than expected and were very popular among passengers. The buses also were popular with drivers, many of whom reported being less tired at the end of their shifts, primarily because fuel cell buses make significantly less noise than their internal combustion counterparts. “Fuel cell buses were more reliable, better performing, and easier to integrate into public transportation fleets than many had expected,” said William Vincent, a lead author of the report. “With additional research and development, they hold real promise to reduce pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and petroleum dependence in public transportation fleets.” The fuel cell buses typically were operated daily in 16-hour duty cycles. Collectively, they covered more than 1.6 million miles and served more than seven million passengers. The fuel cells were much more reliable than many transit agencies had expected and the operating life was increased significantly over previous generations of fuel cell technology. For example, fuel cells in the European demonstrations averaged over 3,000 hours operating life, with a maximum of 5,000 hours. Moreover, the hydrogen fueling stations proved to be very safe. The buses were refueled more than 11,000 times without any major incident. Based upon this success, most transit agencies that demonstrated fuel cell buses are eager to deploy larger fleets in the future. In fact, AC Transit in California recently purchased four additional fuel cell buses and BC Transit in British Columbia purchased a fleet of 20 fuel cell buses. Many transit agencies also called for enhanced government support for fuel cell buses, thus enabling more buses to be deployed in a shorter timeframe.

A move toward corporate abandonment of battery power for fuel cells
-- based simply on cost effectiveness -- illustrates folly of government reduction of support for fuel cells in favor of oxymoronic "advanced battery technology". - RDM
Nestlé Waters Switches to Fuel Cell Power
Material Handling Management April 12, 2009

    The company evaluated hydrogen fuel cells and lead-acid batteries as potential replacements for their current fuel source, liquid petroleum gas. Plant management concluded that converting to GenDrive power units would be less expensive than switching to battery-powered trucks.
    “Nestlé Waters assessed all their IC engine replacement options and found that the GenDrive fuel cell solution was less expensive than investing in lead-acid batteries and costly battery equipment,” says Tony Troutt, director of sales at Plug Power. “Fuel cells were also found to be more efficient. Most importantly, converting their fleet to hydrogen fuel cells allows Nestlé Waters to eliminate exhaust emission issues, ultimately creating an improved working environment for their employees as well as a reduced carbon footprint.”
    Air Products is providing the hydrogen and infrastructure to power the GenDrive units. The fueling infrastructure consists of an outdoor liquid hydrogen storage and compression system and multiple indoor fueling dispensers.

COST EFFECTIVE? Plug Power GenDrive Calculator

New Mercedes-Benz Citaro
FuelCELL Hybrid Buses Being Tested
Benz Insider March 10, 2009

This June, Mercedes-Benz Buses will present the new Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid model, the brand’s first fuel-cell hybrid bus. ...Its drive system technology is a completely new development that also utilizes key elements of the Citaro G BlueTec Hybrid. Shared components here include axles fitted with electric hub motors, lithium-ion batteries to store energy, and all electrically powered ancillary components. ...The new Mercedes-Benz Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid will celebrate its premiere at the beginning of June at the UITP World Congress and Mobility & City Transport Exhibition in Vienna.

NETL Building Hydrogen Production
and Dispensing Facility at Yeager Airport
DOE National Energy Technology Lab March 25, 2009
The facility will use grid electricity to split water to produce pure hydrogen fuel. The fuel will then be used by Yeager Airport operations and the 130th Air Wing of the West Virginia Air National Guard. ...The opening of the hydrogen facility will coincide with a hydrogen energy conference to be held August 17–19 in Charleston. Information about the conference is available at www.mountainstateshydrogen.com

Hydrogen Fuel Plant Awarded to Yeager
Gazette-Mail (WV) December 4, 2008

JAPAN BUILDS ON YEARS OF HYDROGEN RESEARCH

Mazda Begins Commercial Leasing of
World's First Hybrid Rotary H2 Vehicle
First Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid vehicles registered in Japan
Mazda March 25, 2009

HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation today commenced commercial leasing of the Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid, a hydrogen hybrid vehicle that offers substantially improved performance thanks to the addition of a hybrid system. Mazda is the world’s first automobile manufacturer to begin commercial leasing of a hydrogen hybrid vehicle; the first units will be delivered to local government authorities and energy-related companies during 2009.
    The Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid is Mazda’s second hydrogen rotary engine model to be commercialized; the first was Mazda’s unique RX-8 Hydrogen RE. The Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid’s finalized specifications were approved by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) on March 5, 2009. The first vehicles received their registration numbers from the Hiroshima branch of the Chugoku District Transport Bureau on March 25.
    The Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid features a series-type hybrid drivetrain, which combines Mazda’s hydrogen rotary engine with an electric motor. The engine output is converted to electricity, which then powers the motor that drives the wheels. This hybrid system boosts the hydrogen fuel range of the Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid to 200 kilometers, twice the range of the RX-8 Hydrogen RE, and increases the maximum output by approximately 40 percent, to 110 kilowatts. Mazda’s latest eco-car features many other forward-looking environmental technologies, including Mazda’s proprietary dual-fuel system, which enables the car to run on gasoline if hydrogen is unavailable, and interior parts made from Mazda’s plant-derived Biotechmaterials.
    Based on the Sustainable Zoom-Zoom plan, Mazda is committed to pursuing harmony between driving pleasure and environmental and safety features, and the quest for an advanced Zoom-Zoom world. Mazda aims to offer vehicles that “look inviting to drive, are fun to drive, and make you want to drive them again.”

Main specifications of the Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid

Base model:	Mazda Premacy
Overall length:	4,565mm
Overall width:	1,745mm
Overall height:	1,620 mm
Engine:	Mazda’s hydrogen rotary engine (with dual-fuel system)
Motor:	Alternating current synchronous motor
Maximum output:	110 kW
Generator:	Alternating current synchronous generator
Battery:	Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
Seating capacity:	Five
Fuel:	Hydrogen and gasoline
Hydrogen tank:	35 MPa high-pressure tank

History of Mazda’s hydrogen vehicle development

1991:	Developed first hydrogen rotary engine vehicle, HR-X
1992:	Conducted test drive of golf cart equipped with fuel cell
1993:	Developed second hydrogen rotary engine vehicle, HR-X2 Developed MX-5 test vehicle equipped with hydrogen rotary engine
1995:	Conducted Japan’s first public road tests of a hydrogen rotary engine vehicle, Capella Cargo.
1997:	Developed Demio FC-EV
2001:	Developed Premacy FC-EV, conducted first public road test in Japan
2003:	Announced RX-8 hydrogen rotary engine development
2004:	Received MLIT approval for public road testing of RX-8 Hydrogen RE
2006:	Started commercial leasing of RX-8 Hydrogen RE in Japan (eight models have been delivered to date)

AMERICA CHASES MEDIOCRITY
Government Funding Swings
from Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology
to Electric Vehicles Under Obama
David Shepardson Detroit News (MI) March 25, 2009

The National Hydrogen Association, whose members include GM, Toyota Motor Corp., Honda Motor Co., Daimler AG and BMW AG, sent a letter to Energy Secretary Steven Chu Feb. 27 asking him to allocate up to $700 million from advanced energy research grant programs for hydrogen-related research. The government and automakers "have made significant technical progress over the last few years in proving that hydrogen and fuel cells offer a critical component of the domestic, oil-free high efficiency very low emissions industries we all seek," said the letter signed by Jerry Hinkle, the group's vice president for policy and government affairs. Hinkle said Tuesday the association had more work to do to convince the Obama administration. "Part of the rap is that hydrogen is a left-over Bush administration idea, and that's baloney," he said.

Study Finds Plug-In Hybrids With Lots of All-Electric Range Won't Be Cost-Effective
John O'Dell Green Car Advisor February 26, 2009
In a report sure to be a blow to GM's hopes for its upcoming plug-in hybrid, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have found that the extra cost and weight of the batteries a vehicle such as the Chevrolet Volt must carry to achieve its targeted 40 miles of all-electric range make it too expensive to be cost-effective transportation for most people.
Impact of Battery Weight and Charging Patterns on the Economic and Environmental Benefits of Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles    C. Shiaua , C. Samarasb, R. Hauffea , J. Michaleka
Carnegie Mellon University/Energy Policy     February 2009
    ...larger PHEV40 and PHEV60 are not cost effective in any scenario... The dominance of the small-capacity PHEV over larger-capacity PHEVs across the wide range of scenarios examined in this study suggests that government incentives designed to increase adoption of PHEVs may be best targeted toward adoption of small- capacity PHEVs by urban drivers who are able to charge frequently.
Swapping Peak Oil for Peak Lithium? Hybrid Cars Oct 31 2009
Because of a limited number of sources for processed lithium, the potential for market disruption or manipulation is greater even than what is seen with oil and OPEC, according to some observers.
“Could we not be swapping dependence on one depleting natural resource, oil, for another? Analysis shows that a world dependent on lithium for its vehicles could soon face even tighter resource constraints than we face today with oil.”
William Tahil
research director, Meridian International Research

Hydrogen Fueling Station Design Standards
US Dept of Energy - Hydrogen Program

Shell Hydrogen Fueling Station Installation
DCFEMS Office of the Fire Marshal
Permitting Hydrogen Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities
US Dept of Energy - Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy

CALIFORNIA: NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD GRANT AGREEMENTS
California Air Resources Board RFP No. 08-606 March 18, 2009
“ESTABLISH MODULAR HYDROGEN FUELING STATIONS”
The Air Resources Board intends to award grant agreements to:
• Mebtahi Chevron, Harbor City
• San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco
• Shell Hydrogen, Newport Beach
• University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles

Eerie Silence Surrounds New Holland Hydrogen Tractor
Graham Fuller North Queensland Register (Australia) March 17, 2009

Like the famous quote attributed to a Rolls Royce driver, namely "the only sound to be heard is the ticking of the clock", the same can be said of New Holland’s prototype hydrogen tractor. ...The company says it has plans to have production models of its NH2 tractor by 2013-15.

Nissan Starts Vehicle Testing of New
Fuel-cell Technology

Nissan
February 25, 2009

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced today that it has started testing a vehicle with a next-generation fuel-cell stack. Announced in August, the new fuel cell unit is 25% smaller than the previous model and provides 1.4 times the power output, 130Kw against 90kw before. With half the amount of platinum in its electrodes and a more durable catalyzer, it will also last longer and be less expensive to build.

Hydrogen Fueling Station Design Standards
US Dept of Energy - Hydrogen Program

Shell Hydrogen Fueling Station Installation
DCFEMS Office of the Fire Marshal
Permitting Hydrogen Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities
US Dept of Energy - Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy

Nissan Starts Vehicle Testing of New Fuel-Cell Technology
Nissan Motor Company November 25, 2009
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced today that it has started testing a vehicle with a next-generation fuel-cell stack. Announced in August, the new fuel cell unit is 25% smaller than the previous model and provides 1.4 times the power output, 130Kw against 90kw before. With half the amount of platinum in its electrodes and a more durable catalyzer, it will also last longer and be less expensive to build. Working toward commercial introduction of the fuel-cell stack, Nissan began onboard testing in late 2008, and in February this year started cold-weather testing at its Hokkaido Proving Ground.

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New Holland's Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tractor
Farmers Weekly Interactive (UK) February 8, 2009

The idea is that farmers will be able to produce their own compressed hydrogen from water electrolysis and store it on farm using with electricity generated via renewable sources, like biogas, solar or wind. Also, it's easier to stick a hydrogen tank under a tractor bonnet rather than in a car - there's simply more space.

Hempstead NY to Build a Hydrogen Fuel Station
Jennifer Smith     Newsday     February 19, 2009

Hydrogen Station to be Built on Camp Pendleton
Camp Pendelton Scout     February 17, 2009
Camp Pendleton currently has three hydrogen-fueled vehicles, two General Motors Equinoxes and one Ford Escape hybrid. Camp Pendleton is also in the process of getting three more fleet vehicles that run off hydrogen within the next three months.

15 Hydrogen Cars Ordered by City of Copenhagen
Copenhagen Post (Denmark)    January 22, 2009

California Air Resources Board Awards 7.6 Million
for 3 New H2 Stations and Solicits Additional Stations;
Growing Interest in Renewable Hydrogen;
Auto Manufacturer's Fuel Cell Update
California Hydrogen Highway Network Update    Winter 2008

Florida Guards Against Leaks in Hydrogen Vehicles
Claire Swedberg RFID Journal January 15, 2008

"We have done what no other competitor has done... driven a half-million miles with zero petroleum and leaving a carbon footprint of zero."
Ed Peper, Chevrolet Vice President and General Manager
Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cells Reach 500,000 Miles
The Auto Channel December 26, 2008

Honda on the Right Track with Hydrogen FCX Clarity
Ken Thomas     AP/Seattle Post Intelligencer (WA)     December 25, 2008
INDIA IOC to open India's First Hydrogen Fuel Station
Danny Goodman     Business Standard (IN)     December 23, 2008
Detroit's Auto Makers Short on Talent
Jeremy Cato     Globe and Mail (Canada)    December 9, 2008

Hydrogen Can Save Economy and Planet
Lloyd Stover Village Soup December 6, 2008
The American auto industry has certainly demonstrated an ability to produce uneconomical vehicles that are hazardous to the health and well-being of the world.

WEST VIRGINIA Hydrogen-Electrolysis Plant Awarded to Charleston
Rick Steelhammer Charleston Gazette (WV) December 4, 2008
In exchange for making a small parcel of land available for the project, Yeager Airport will be provided with four new hydrogen-fueled vehicles. The Yeager-based 130th Airlift Wing of the Air National Guard also will be provided with several hydrogen-burning vehicles.

THE TESLA KILLER?

Honda Suggests Hydrogen Sports Car Future
American Honda November 19, 2008

    The high-output Honda fuel cell powertrain and a sleek, aerodynamic body contribute to the vehicle's performance potential. A modular approach to fuel cell component packaging and the electric drivetrain contribute to the FC Sport's low center of gravity with the majority of vehicle mass distributed between the axles, creating the balanced weight distribution sought after in sports cars.
    The ideal placement of the Honda V-Flow fuel cell stack and related components demonstrates the benefits of a platform-specific, hydrogen-powered fuel cell powertrain. The FC Sport is configured to accommodate a custom-formed high-power fuel cell stack, located between the rear seats, and a battery pack placed low in the middle of the vehicle. The electric motor resides just forward of the rear axle. Two fuel storage tanks, visible from above, are located above the rear axle.
    The optimal placement of fuel cell components for performance also allows for a relatively large passenger cabin by conventional supercar standards with enough space for three seating positions. The interior layout focuses primarily on the driver with a racecar-like center driving position. The enclosed canopy opens upward from the rear to allow for entry and exit. Two rear passenger seats flank the driver's left and right side.

The New York Times Laughs

British Midlands University Unveils Fleet of Hydrogen Powered Cars
The British Midlands Development Corp November 17, 2008
South Africa: Hydrogen-powered Concept Car Unveiled
Creamer Media Engineering News (SA) November 14, 2008

Image: Intelligent Energy
UK: Loughborough University Unveils
New Hydrogen Refuelling Station
Intelligent Energy September 25, 2008

The facility is one of only two currently operational in the UK, and will enable Loughborough University to add impetus to its research on hydrogen and fuel cells. ...Intelligent Energy’s ENV, the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell motorcycle, was the first vehicle to be refuelled at the station. ...Initially an external supplier will provide hydrogen gas for the facility, but the University is investigating ways of creating its own renewable hydrogen through the use of green technologies on campus.

GOODBYE TO THE STUPIDEST VEHICLE EVER FOISTED UPON CONSUMERS

GM to Put Hummer Brand Up for Sale
Tom Kirshner AP September 24, 2008

"Car makers who seize the opportunities to harness cutting edge technologies and forge partnerships with innovative fuel makers up to city planners can make the transitions society so urgently need - those who do not may go the way of the steam engine and the pack horse."
Achim Steiner
UN Under-Secretary General and UNEP Executive Director
Daimler and United Nations Environment Program
Call for Hydrogen Infrastructure
Fuel Cell Today (UK)     July 4, 2008

Hydrogenics Provides Clean Energy Hydrogen Generation System to Shell-Hydrogen for California Hydrogen Highway
Hydrogenics     June 26, 2008
...all the components are mounted on the roof of the station canopy, minimizing the footprint of the hydrogen station. In addition, Hydrogenics' electrolyzers produce hydrogen from water, providing the most environmentally friendly approach to hydrogen generation.

ICELAND: Filling Up on Hydrogen
Lowana Veal IPS August 28, 2008


Hydrogen Engine Center Announces a 9.3L Compacted Graphite Iron Engine Hydrogen Engine Center October 6, 2008
Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc. (HEC) (OTCBB: HYEG.OB) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Eliminator Performance Products to produce the largest spark ignited hydrogen V8 engine yet built. It is intended for large hydrogen-fueled electrical power generation systems and for buses. Ted Hollinger, HEC Founder, says “This 572 cubic inch engine will give us a much needed power source. Hydrogen is very light and it takes a lot of displacement for every kW of power produced. Compacted Graphite Iron will increase the strength and life of the engine by more than five times and thus give very long engine life which is essential for engines running 24/7. This is our first Distributed Generation engine. After years of work I believe that HEC has an engine that can achieve the efficiency and durability that the industry has long been looking for. We are also proud to build this engine in the United States.”

RELEASED ONLINE
Transitions to Alternative Transportation Technologies:
A Focus on Hydrogen
Board on Energy and Environmental Systems
US National Research Council     September 15, 2008
    Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (HFCVs) could alleviate the nation's dependence on oil and reduce U.S. emissions of carbon dioxide, the major greenhouse gas. Industry-and government-sponsored research programs have made very impressive technical progress over the past several years, and several companies are currently introducing pre-commercial vehicles and hydrogen fueling stations in limited markets.
    However, to achieve wide hydrogen vehicle penetration, further technological advances are required for commercial viability, and vehicle manufacturer and hydrogen supplier activities must be coordinated. In particular, costs must be reduced, new automotive manufacturing technologies commercialized, and adequate supplies of hydrogen produced and made available to motorists. These efforts will require considerable resources, especially federal and private sector funding.
    This book estimates the resources that will be needed to bring HFCVs to the point of competitive self-sustainability in the marketplace. It also estimates the impact on oil consumption and carbon dioxide emissions as HFCVs become a large fraction of the light-duty vehicle fleet.

FORD FUEL CELLS ARE LASTING
3 TIMES LONGER THAN EXPECTED

Ford Finds Reliability with Fuel Cells
Sean Kilcarr Fleet Owner August 27, 2008

Ford is extending its three-year-old hydrogen fuel cell program for up to 24 months in cooperation with the Department of Energy (DOE) after the company found its first generation fuel cell equipped Focus sedans lasted three times longer and worked much better than originally expected with virtually no degradation in performance. The company said its 30 fuel cell test vehicles have accumulated 865,000 real-world mi. and earned high marks from various fleet users around the world.

Technical University Delft Wins First Ever Race
with Hydrogen Vehicles
Formula Zero August 22, 2008

ROTTERDAM – The first ever Formula Zero Championship race, which took place on the Willemsplein in the Dutch city of Rotterdam, was won by the Greenchoice-Forze race team from the Technical University of Delft. This Main Race, which consisted of a three-round bracket elimination with six lap runs, was followed by a big crowd alongside the temporary circuit. The Solvay Umicore Zero Emission Racing Team from Belgium drove the fastest run in the Semi-Final Round, but just missed victory in the Final.
    This brand new race class brought a big scoop to the Dutch city Rotterdam: there had never been a race for hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles before this day. Over the past two years, six student teams worked on building their own racing kart and were now battling for the first Formula Zero Championship points.
    After having limited time to practice on Friday, the teams were quickly on their way Saturday morning, setting fast lap times with their purpose-built hydrogen vehicles. After the practice sessions in the morning, the Qualifying Round for the main race started at 14:00 hour. The teams went one by one, attempting to complete six laps as fast as possible. The Imperial Racing Green team from Imperial College, London, qualified 0st (Remember, in Formula Zero, the winner is ranked 0st!) with a small margin to the Dutch team. The Spanish and Belgian teams didn’t succeed in completing six uninterrupted laps but still ranked 2nd and 3rd to move on to the next round.
    TU Delft beat EuplatecH2 in the semi final when the Spanish driver experienced some temporary problems with the car. The teams from Belgium and the United Kingdom were also quick on the pace, but the Zero Emission Racing Team from Leuven secured a spot in the Final Round at the cost of the British.
    The Final Round began with Imperial Racing Green facing EuplatecH2 for 2nd place, the third step on the podium. The Spanish team was quick but unfortunately couldn’t finish their run, which gave the spot to the British team. The exciting final between Greenchoice-Forze and the Belgian Zero Emission Racing Team ended with the Dutch team on top. Although the green car of TU Delft had a minor problem in the second lap, the driver was able to finish the run. The Belgian team followed and was driving as fast as they could. They tried to secure victory, but half way race the go-kart was out of speed on the main straight. The fuel cell was eventually restarted by the driver so the run time would still count, but they were not able to beat the time of the Dutch.

Hydrogen Fuel Pumping Station Opens in Massachusetts
Shannon Mullen     New Hampshire Public Radio     August 14, 2008
Connecticut Funds Its First Hydrogen Fueling Station
Ann DeMatteo     New Haven Register     August 13, 2008
Missouri's 1st Hydrogen Fuel Station Welcomes H2 Cars
Enironment News Service     August 12, 2008
Gentlemen, Start Your Fuel Cells! The Hydrogen Road Tour Takes Off
Jim Motavalli     New York Times     August 12, 2008
Hydrogen Cars Go Cross-Country -- With Help From Fossil Fuels
ABC News     August 13, 2008
SoCal Mail Carriers Use Hydrogen Car
Mercury News/AP (California)     July 23, 2008

Air Force Chemistry Professor Adresses On-Board Electrolysis Scams
Bill McKeown Colorado Springs Gazette July 12, 2008

Wilkes said if the Internet hawkers were truthful - or if they did careful enough measurements - they would find more energy is expended by the motor to turn the alternator than the energy produced by the minuscule amount of hydrogen.

Lotus Building a Hydrogen Taxi and Hybrid Limo
Chuck Squatriglia Wired Blog Network July 11, 2008

Lotus is one of the big names working on the Zero Emission London Taxi Commercialization Project that aims to have 50 to 100 non-polluting taxis on the road by 2012. Lotus brings to the effort its experience developing hybrids and will integrate the fuel cell with the electric drivetrain and hydrogen storage tank.

Fuel Cell Suzuki Sx4 Takes To Japanese Roads
Suzuki    July 11, 2008
    The SX4-FCV five-door hatchback uses a
GM-made high performance fuel cell, a Suzuki-developed 70 MPa (10,000 psi) compressed hydrogen tank and a light, compact capacitor.
14 Questions for VW’s Alt-Fuel Chief: Hydrogen, Hybrids
Popular Mechanics     July 10, 2008

Honda Begins Production of Cars
with Zero-Emission Hydrogen Fuel Cells
International Herald Tribune June 16, 2008

Honda says it expects to lease a few dozen units in the U.S. and Japan within a year, and about 200 units within three years.

Volkswagen Shows Off Its Hydrogen Ride
Chuck Squatriglia     Wired    June 12, 2008
Hydrogen Station to Open Near LAX
Clean Energy     June 11, 2008
National Medal of Technology Laureate Jerry Woodall
Announces Supplemental Hydrogen for Railway Use
Fox Business/Comtrex    June 7, 2008
Woodall is in talks with the Florida East Coast Railroad to implement testing of the process, which he claims cuts back on soot and increases the efficiency of diesel engines by up to 15%.
DOE Takes Delivery of A Chevy Equinox
Electric Vehicle Powered by a Hydrogen Fuel Cell
GM May 27, 2008

Honda Announces FCX Clarity Business Plan and Commencement of Customer Selection Process
American Honda May 20, 2008

Honda expects to lease several dozen FCX Clarity models per year in the U.S. and Japan to reach the total of about 200 units in the first three years. Since its Tokyo concept debut, Honda has received requests from more than 50,000 individuals who have indicated their interest in receiving further updates about the vehicle and about being considered as future customers of Honda fuel cell technology. ...Based on respondents' residential location, the list of potential customers has been narrowed to approximately 500 people living in very close proximity to publicly-accessible hydrogen fueling stations, including planned or existing stations in Santa Monica, Torrance and Irvine. more

EU Backs $1.5 Billion Research Program to Develop Hydrogen Cars Jonathon Stearns Bloomberg May 30, 2008
	The program, endorsed by EU research ministers today in Brussels, aims to accelerate the commercialization of hydrogen and fuel-cell technologies, allowing "commercial takeoff" between 2010 and 2020.
	MEPs Vote in Support of EU Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Technology Initiative Auto Industry May 30, 2008 The FCH JTI aims to facilitate and accelerate the development and deployment of cost-competitive European hydrogen and fuel cell based energy systems and component technologies for applications in transport, stationary and portable power.

GM's Larry Burns Says H2 Cars Are Ready
Calls on government and energy industry to provide hydrogen supply
Autoblog Green April 1, 2008

Burns is stepping up the call for the energy industry and government to start implementing a fuel distribution system. ...Without this investment, the U.S. will get left behind.

"It's now a question of collective will.
Do we have the collective resolve to work together to solve the challenges we face rather than handing them off to future generations?"
Larry Burns, GM VP for R&D

GM Calls For Hydrogen Fueling Stations For Cars
Dow Jones April 2, 2008

HYDROGEN FUEL CELL
CARS WOULD CUT GLOBAL FOSSIL FUEL USE BY 50%
NEW STUDY SLAMS ALL ALTERNATIVES TO HYDROGEN

COMPARISON OF TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
IN A CARBON-CONSTRAINED WORLD:
HYDROGEN, PLUG-IN HYBRIDS AND BIOFUELS
C. E. (Sandy) Thomas, Ph.D. March 31, 2008

"We conclude that even if all FCVs use hydrogen from natural gas, the impact on natural gas resources would be minimal on a global scale, and the slight decrease in natural gas consumption is more than offset by the larger increase in oil resources. The net effect is to partially improve the balance between natural gas and oil consumption while cutting total fossil fuel use in half."

Fuel Cell Roundup March 2008 - 7th April 2008
Platinum Today April 7, 2008

Hydrogen Vehicles Making Impressive Progress
Toward Commercialization Physorg July 17, 2008

"The excitement of this car to me is that it demonstrates what we’re capable of, and it inspires me to keep advocating for a more sustainable way of life."
Academy Award Nominee Edward Norton

Edward Norton Joins Will Ferrell, Jay Leno and Others To Be Among the First Americans to Hit the Roads In BMW’s Hydrogen-Powered Vehicle
Auto Spectator March 3, 2008

BMW today announced that highly respected film actor and renewable energy advocate Edward Norton is the latest person to receive keys to a BMW Hydrogen 7 - the first hydrogen-powered luxury sedan.

"Driving in the H7 is like being in a time machine - a full size luxury time machine... with power windows. And in the future people are smart; they pump water instead of gas!"
Jason Bateman, star of Arrested Development
Jason Bateman Receives BMW Hydrogen 7
Kyle Hepp Green Daily March 18, 2008

Morgan "Lifecar" Image: Morgan Motor Co.

A "zero-emission" sports car with a top speed of nearly 100mph is set to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show
Jonathon Fildes BBC (UK) March 3, 2008

The hydrogen-powered Lifecar, based on the design of the Morgan Aero-8 roadster, produces little noise and only water vapour from its exhaust. The lightweight model packs advanced fuel cells and an energy storage system that gives the car a range of 250 miles (400km) per tank of hydrogen.

"We are calling upon governments world wide, not just the UK and the US, to assist our businesses by building hydrogen filling stations in key cities so that drivers can fill up their cars more easily. As a first step, existing filling stations could add renewable energy pumps alongside other fuel pumps."
Richard Branson, Chairman, Virgin Airlines
Branson Calls for Hydrogen Stations
MSN (UK) March 3, 2008
The Virgin chairman also appealed to governments world wide to build hydrogen garages. His call came as Virgin announced in New York that it was teaming with car giant General Motors to offer zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cars as part of Virgin's limo service for first class passengers.

BP, GM See Hydrogen in their Future
Steve Hargreaves CNN Money March 5, 2008

GM: Going Electric
Hydrogen is still in the game
Automotive Design & Production February 2008

Whereas the Equinoxes are using GM's fourth-generation fuel cell, the Provoq has the fifth. There are two 10,000 psi hydrogen storage tanks that provide 13.2 lb. of hydrogen, which when mixed with oxygen in the fuel cell stack located under the hood, generate up to 88 kW of continuous power. There is also a lithium-ion battery pack that can store a total of 9 kWh of electrical energy and provide a peak of 60 kW of power. The electricity is used to power a 70-kW coaxial drive system for the front wheels and individual 40-kW wheel hub motors on each of the rear wheels. The 0 to 60 mph time is said to be 8.5 seconds. The E-Flex system in the Provoq has an expected range of 300 miles per H2 fill up, with 280 miles coming from the stored hydrogen and 20 miles from the stored battery electric energy.

Detroit 2008: Chrysler ecoVoyager Concept
Dan Roth Autoblog January 14, 2008

Weighing in at a modest 2,750 pounds, the ecoVoyager doesn't have a problem performing like the cars we know and love, either. 0-60 is dispatched in 8.8 seconds, and Chrysler's claiming a 12.9 second quarter mile, which we find astounding to the point of disbelief.

Under the Hood of the Chevy Hydrogen Volt
Gizmodo January 8, 2007

More than just a random rendering, one can see Chevy's direction with eco-cars in some very clear side-by-side trends when compared with the original Chevy Volt.

Cadillac Unveils Hydrogen-Powered Provoq
Matthew Phenix Wired Blog January 8, 2007

It packs a pair of 10,000-psi hydrogen tanks, which feed a fuel-cell stack under the hood, which in turn produces enough juice (up to 88kW of continuous power) to charge a lithium-ion battery pack and spin both a 70 kW co-axial electric drive system at the front wheels and two 40 kW in-wheel motors at the rear.

"There is a significant and growing body of evidence suggesting that, in the long term, customers will not have to pay more per mile for hydrogen than they do for gasoline today."
Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure Assessment
Britta K. Gross and Ian Sutherland, General Motors
Dr. Henk Mooiweer, Shell Hydrogen
December 11, 2007

Lake Placid, NY, Ponders Hydrogen Police Fleet
Hydrogen Cars Now January 3, 2008

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