Fuel Cell


LA 2008: Honda surprises with FC Sport fuel cell sports car concept

var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/A_Honda_surprise_FC_Sport_is_beautiful_hydrogen_powered'; The first real surprise at the LA Auto Show today came from Honda in the form of its FC Sport fuel cell design study. The designers at Honda's advanced design studio in Pasadena decided to take advantage of the packaging flexibility afforded by a fuel cell powertrain and mounted it mid-ship driving the rear wheels. Using the vertical flow fuel stack mounted behind the driver and an electric motor between the rear wheels, the FC Sport is a ... Read more →

Free-piston engines could be alternative energy alternative Chris Tutor

Long ago (last month for example) when fuel prices were high and looked likely to get even higher, it seemed everyone had an idea to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions. While some aftermarket ...

Report: In 2020, all cars will be hybrids, Toyota think so too Dan Roth

In the future, we'll eat all our meals from toothpaste tubes, everyone will be beautiful and healthy, and we won't need cars, what with the proliferation of nuclear-powered jet packs. Prediction is ...

Nanotech research stumbles on homemade hydrogen Dan Roth

Efficiency is a large stumbling block if you're looking for a way to replace gasoline. It's pretty hard to better such an exceptional fuel, and several alternatives show promise but are nagged by ...

New fuel economy report to finally recommend diesels and hybrids for first time Michael Harley

In a move sure to be embraced by environmentalists, a panel of trusted outside experts is finally recommending to federal regulators that light-duty diesel engines and hybrids should be regarded as ...

Detroit 2008: The Cadillac Provoq shows its face in the Midwest 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above for more live high-res images of the Cadillac Provoq Concept We've already covered Cadillac's Provoq E-Flex fuel-cell vehicle during its first public appearance at the Consumer Electronics Show last week, but GM also rolled it across the stage here in Detroit. There were no additional ...

Detroit 2008: Chrysler ecoVoyager Concept lands 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above for more high-res images of the Chrysler ecoVoyager Concept One of three Pentastar concepts powered by some combination of cutting-edge technology, the Chrysler ecoVoyager continues the automaker's fascination with art-deco by resurrecting the Stout Scarab. Doing away with a ...

Sorry CARB: EPA says states can't regulate their own emissions 1 year ago on Autoblog

If you found it slightly strange that automakers went from being ardently opposed to any new EPA legislation to 100-percent behind the new proposal, you're not alone. Now the picture appears clearer, as the EPA has deemed any new California Air Resources Board (CARB) legislation an unnecessary evil. ...

VIDEO: Water mafia fighting over the new Honda FCX Clarity 1 year ago on Autoblog

The Honda FCX Clarity is hugely important because it represents an honest to goodness fuel-cell vehicle that is going to actually be built and sold in 2008. The significance of a vehicle that spits water out of its exhaust instead of carbon is lost on virtually nobody, and it looks like Honda will ...

LA 2007 VIDEO: Alan Mulally delivers keynote 1 year ago on Autoblog

A little over a year ago, Alan Mulally's time was spent managing Boeing, and here in LA just 14 months later he's the keynote speaker for at an international auto show. He's a year older, and he also knows a heck of a lot more about cars than he did when he took the helm at Ford Motor Company. In ...

Hydrogen Hybrid Toyota drives from Osaka to Tokyo on one tank 2 years ago on Autoblog

Technically this Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle made the 560km journey on four tanks of hydrogen, as that's how many high pressure pods are hidden away under the Toyota Kluger's rear seats. But the big news is that this car, and a back up sibling, managed to drive 350 miles from the hydrogen fueling ...

Frankfurt 2007: Hyundai i-Blue isn't blue, it's green 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click the pics above for a gallery of high-res images of the Hyundai i-Blue Concept. Hyundai, like practically every other automaker in Frankfurt, is showing off its green-wares. The i-Blue is the poster-child for the automaker's environmentally focused future, with a 100 kW motor powered by a fuel ...

Pasta Cargioli? Pasta powered fuel cell 2 years ago on Autoblog

High fuel prices and energy mandates bring all sorts of alternative fuel research and technology to the fore. University and government researchers recently whipped up a special blend of 13 enzymes and spices that releases hydrogen from a mixture of starch and water. There's no word on how it ...

ABG Exclusive: Ford and OSU team up for fuel cell land speed record 2 years ago on Autoblog

var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/hardware/Ford_and_Ohio_State_building_Fusion_to_capture_fuel_cell_land_speed_record'; Ford and Ohio State University are teaming up to attempt a double land speed record for fuel cell-powered vehicles. Ohio State already holds the land speed record for ...

Chevy Sequels go the distance! Over 300 miles on one tank of hydrogen 2 years ago on Autoblog

var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/hardware/Two_Chevy_Sequels_go_over_300_miles_on_real_roads_with_hydrogen_to_spare'; On the day some people were boycotting gasoline purchases to protest high prices, two Chevrolet Sequel fuel cell powered concepts each traveled over 300 miles on a single tank of ...

AutoblogGreen for 03.19.07 2 years ago on Autoblog

In spite of rule changes meant to negate some of the advantage Audi gained from the superior fuel economy of their turbo-diesel V12, they again dominated the Twelve Hours of Sebring. A Pennsylvania EV advocate is running a DIY workshop on converting your car to run on batteries. Get some ...

Detroit Auto Show: Ford Airstream Concept 2 years ago on Autoblog

click above image to view high-resolution gallery of 22 pics! WHOA, This thing conjures up images of caffeine and nicotine fueled road trips, the KTel 8-track banging away with the requesite matchbook jammed in there to keep it operating smoothly. The nose says Econoline quite clearly, while the ...

Honda will have a fuel-cell car for sale by 2018 2 years ago on Autoblog

In a recent interview, Honda President Takeo Fukui said that he fully expects to offer a fuel-cell Honda by 2018. Nissan has already gone on record as saying they plan to have a fuel-cell vehicle on the road by the early 2010s. So that might seem like a long way off, especially considering the FCX ...

Ford to debut fuel cell Explorer, redesigned Escape hybrid in L.A. 2 years ago on Autoblog

UPDATE: New photos and press release available after the jump. It seems as though the Los Angeles Auto Show will serve as the venue for both GM and Ford to bring their eco-friendly offerings to the public. On the Ford side of things, it's been confirmed that a hydrogen fuel cell Explorer will make ...

Autoblog Green drives FCX from Honda 2 years ago on Autoblog

Our man Sam from Autoblog Green recently had the opportunity to spend a couple days in the Golden State, driving Honda's FCX hydrogen fuel-cell sedan. He covers Honda's hydrogen offering in a four-part series, going into detail about the interior, exterior, technology and driving impressions during ...

Ford assembles $6 million worth of Focus hydrogen sedans... ABG drives one 3 years ago on Autoblog

AutoblogGreen's Sam Abuelsamid recently had a chance to drive one of Ford's new test fleet cars. And it wasn't just any new car. It was one of the new fuel cell powered Focuses (Foci?). The test drive was held as part of the opening of a new hydrogen filling station in Taylor, MI. Ford rolled out 6 ...

Suzuki unveils MIO: the fuel-cell powered wheelchair 3 years ago on Autoblog

From sister-blog Engadget comes word of an adorable new Suzuki that should have people rolling in the aisles. Not because it's funny looking, but because it will offer mobility to those who need the aid only a wheelchair can provide. And guess what? It's one of the greenest vehicles on the planet ...

Honda's new fuel cell car due in 2008 3 years ago on Autoblog

Honda recently demostrated its FCX Concept fuel cell vehicle to journalists at its reseach facility north of Tokyo, in which the FCX quietly moved at around 100 MPH on their test track. The futuristic FCX Concept is targeted for limited sale in the U.S. and Japan in 2008, according to Honda. The ...

Lutz speaks out on GM's fuel cell plans 3 years ago on Autoblog

Now that the hype has died down after General Motors' debut of the Sequel crossover fuel cell vehicle (check out AutoblogGreen's ride-and-drive with the vehicle), Bob Lutz is using GM's FastLane blog to dampen some of the unrealistic expectations out in the marketplace, and answer (sort of) ...

"Project Driveway": GM launches largest ever fuel-cell fleet 3 years ago on Autoblog

General Motors yesterday unveiled plans for "Project Driveway", a field market research project that will place 100 hydrogen-powered fuel-cell vehicles with customers across the United States. A diverse cross-section of customers with varied driving environments will be chosen to participate in ...

Paris Preview: Peugeot 207 EPURE Concept 3 years ago on Autoblog

The Peugeot 207 EPURE concept looks like a production car because, for the most part, it is. What you see is the new Peugeot 207 CC ... almost. A peek underhood reveals the "concept" part of this little French bulldog: it's powered by a fuel cell. The car's name is an obvious nod toward it's green ...

Ford looks to past, future for Woodward Dream Cruise 3 years ago on Autoblog

Ford Motor is playing at both ends of automotive history for this weekend's Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit, showcasing both its iconic high-octane hot rod, the '32 Ford, and its hydrogen fuel-powered Focus Fuel Cell Vehicle. Ford will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of the '32 Ford "Deuce," ...

Honda's all about the alternatives 3 years ago on Autoblog

Edmunds' Inside Line is reporting that Honda is hatching some serious alt-power solutions in the coming years and all of them are headed to the U.S. The Japanese automaker is already experimenting with 15 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles throughout the U.S., but the higher-ups at Honda realize that a ...

Siemens VDO announces eCorner motor-in-hub concept 3 years ago on Autoblog

As the use of electric motors in motor vehicles converges with other technologies such as drive-by-wire, stability control, and active suspension, eventually a major paradigm shift in automotive architecture may be required. In preparation for that moment, Siemens VDO is working on something that ...

Toyota doubling hybrid model range 3 years ago on Autoblog

In a wide-ranging announcement in Tokyo of programs to develop and market environmental technologies and environmentally-friendly vehicles, Toyota Motor Corporation pledged Tuesday to double the number of hybrid models in its product line in the next five years. The company also said it is pushing ...

Hydrogen fuel cells are the wave of the future - just not the near future 3 years ago on Autoblog

Senior researchers from automakers around the world agree that internal combustion engines will dominate the automotive market for decades to come, even though hydrogen fuel cells are becoming an attractive replacement technology. Volkswagen's Wolfgang Steiger predicted that fuel cell cars will not ...

Prius hits 500,000 mark 3 years ago on Autoblog

Normally, Toyota wouldn't be thrilled taking nine years to move 500,000 of one of its models globally, but it seems to be making an exception for the Prius -- the company is ecstatic about that timeline concerning its halo hybrid. According to the automaker, 504,700 Priuses were sold cumulatively ...

Honda to unveil new fuel cell vehicle this year 3 years ago on Autoblog

In a wide-ranging speech Wednesday covering Honda Motor Company's plans for future growth, president and chief executive Takeo Fukui said that the company is currently developing a new model based on the fuel cell technology that debuted in its FCX concept car (shown at right). We first reported the ...

General Motors sees ethanol, fuel cell future while hybrids are for 'image' 3 years ago on Autoblog

In an interview this week, Rick Wagoner, CEO of General Motors, stated GM plans to make ethanol its primary means to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil. The company is not only seeking ways to increase E85 distribution but also plans to bring fuel cell technology to market by 2010. Wagoner ...

Nissan's X-Trail highlights hydrogen fuel cell development 3 years ago on Autoblog

Nissan’s hydrogen fuel cell laboratory-on-wheels is the FCV X-Trail, and the vehicle’s latest iteration highlights the company’s 10-year-long commitment to the hail mary pass of automotive emissions technology. Nissan developed the fuel stack for the newest X-Trail inhouse. ...

Toyota Fine-T fuel cell concept appearing again at NY Auto show 3 years ago on Autoblog

The Fine-T fuel cell concept, which made its first showing at the Tokyo show last year as the Fine-X concept, and also appeared for the first time in the U.S. at the Detroit auto show, will make yet another appearance at the New York Show next week. Many of the features remain the same as ...

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