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Honda Unveils Hydrogen Car

Emission-free FCX Clarity runs on hydrogen and water

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 16, 2008 9:42 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Honda has begun commercial production on the FCX Clarity, an emissions-free car that runs entirely on hydrogen and electricity, the BBC reports. Honda only plans to produce 200 models over the next 3 years, however, expecting the scarcity of hydrogen fueling stations to dampen demand. “In the next few years, we are not going to do without (gas) and diesel motors, but the future belongs to the electric car,” said an auto exec.

The first five cars are being delivered to Southern California, where hydrogen stations aren’t unheard of. Critics, however, point out that hydrogen is primarily produced from fossil fuels and is expensive. Honda says the car is three times as efficient as a gas-powered car, and emits only water vapor.

Honda Motor Co. workers place a hydrogen tank on the new FCX Clarity during a press preview at its plant in Takanezawa, Tochigi state, Monday, June 16, 2008.
Honda Motor Co. workers place a hydrogen tank on the new FCX Clarity during a press preview at its plant in Takanezawa, Tochigi state, Monday, June 16, 2008.   (AP Photo/Katsumi Kasahara)
Honda Motor President Takeo Fukui steers a Honda FCX Clarity with actress Laura Harris in the co-drivers' seat during the ceremony marking the start of the fuel cell vehicle's commercial production.
Honda Motor President Takeo Fukui steers a Honda FCX Clarity with actress Laura Harris in the co-drivers' seat during the ceremony marking the start of the fuel cell vehicle's commercial production.   (AP Photo/Katsumi Kasahara)
Canadian actress Laura Harris tries out the new FCX Clarity at a Honda Motor Co. plant in Takanezawa, Tochigi prefecture (state) Monday, June 16, 2008.
Canadian actress Laura Harris tries out the new FCX Clarity at a Honda Motor Co. plant in Takanezawa, Tochigi prefecture (state) Monday, June 16, 2008.   (AP Photo/Katsumi Kasahara)
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