There is a renewed public interest in developing affordable hydrogen fuel cell vehicles after Toyota revealed its Mirai, Honda its updated FCEV Conecpt, and Audi its A7 Sportback h-tron Quattro at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. Nissan, on the other hand, ain’t having none of that. Nissan Vice Chairman Toshiyuki Shiga told The Japan […]
As the electric car industry continues to ramp up, the dream of a hydrogen fuel cell future seems farfetched. But Toyota is doubling down on its investment in hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, believing that the low adoption rate has primarily to do with cost. Speaking to Reuters, Mirai chief engineer Yoshikazu Tanaka said Toyota believes […]
Sometimes, you really have to wonder about advertising choices that sometimes are made. Without any more context, I give you floating child heads. Ok, so here’s your context—this advertisement is part of a marketing campaign to promote Honda’s Clarity Fuel Cell, which runs off of hydrogen, in a process which creates energy and produces only […]
When it comes to innovation, General Motors has tried hard to keep up with the times: it recently purchased Cruise Automation to help with developing its own driverless technology, it is expanding the reach of its OnStar in-vehicle tech, its current plug-in hybrid is winning all kinds of awards, and it is well on the way […]
While the majority of the automotive industry is working on developing hybrid and electric vehicles, Toyota is ditching electricity in favor of a hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle to be released next year. With a Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell already on the market in California, and the Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Vehicle slated to arrive in the […]
Electric vehicles are the future. At least, that’s what we’ve been hearing from the auto industry for years now. Just look at the success Tesla has seen in recent years. But very recently, a big player in the alternative fuel game turned its back on electric vehicles as a viable long-range alternative to mainstream gasoline-powered […]
With hydrogen fuel cell vehicles positioning themselves to steal the spotlight away from all-electric vehicles, more car makers than ever before are bringing the hydrogen fuel cell technology to the United States. Hyundai is one of these carmakers and has recently announced a fuel cell electric crossover that will be introduced in the U.S. next […]
It will be the first FCV in America to combine fuel cell technology with a plug-in feature, enabling drivers to charge the onboard battery like any other BEV
This seems to be part of a quest to keep engines interesting for old-school enthusiasts without compromising the dream of a zero-emission future
The 2022 Mirai is a rear-wheel drive fuel-cell electric vehicle with an EPA-estimated, zero-emission range of 402 miles
The drivers adopted an “eco-driving” style to achieve the record but no special techniques that regular drivers couldn’t employ
Through 2025, Hyundai plans to invest $7.4 billion in electric vehicle production, hydrogen energy, and a variety of other future mobility initiatives for the U.S. market. The New 2022 Hyundai Tucson Is Here: See photos, specs, and more for this redesigned SUV “This investment demonstrates our deep commitment to the U.S. market, our dealers, and […]
You might have noticed that in recent years, there seems to be an inverse relationship between the performance of a new sports car and the sound of its exhaust
Toyota will participate in a 24-hour race at the famous Fuji Speedway using a modified Corolla Sport
While many automakers have abandoned the tech, Toyota has doubled down and continued to commit to a hydrogen-powered future
The Mirai one of only two current production vehicles that can claim to have a range of over 400 miles. But it has a big advantage
Toyota, Honda, and Shell are continuing to work together to expand California’s hydrogen refueling infrastructure. Earlier this month, the California Energy Commission awarded Shell $40.8 million to install hydrogen refueling equipment at 48 of its existing retail stations. Shell will also upgrade two of its current hydrogen stations and modify one of its heavy-duty truck […]
With all of the buzz about electric cars, it’s easy to lose sight of another alternative fuel for vehicles: hydrogen. It turns out that hydrogen could be a cost-competitive fuel option for cars in the near future. Eco-Friendly Rides: Find a new Chevy Bolt to bring home Cheaper (and greener) production methods for hydrogen According […]