360 mpg hydrogen car unveiled
A top secret British car unveiled in London today claims to be the world's first low cost, practical hydrogen powered vehicle.
A new type of fuel cell developed by Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies has resulted in a two-seater zero emissions hydrogen-electric city car with an expected fuel consumption equivalent to 360 miles per US gallon, six times better than today's best available hybrid electric vehicles. The company is now planning to build 10 production prototypes and test them in UK cities.
The design of the car will be published on the web so that versions can be developed to suit local requirements in urban areas. The cars will be leased to users rather than sold, with owners paying for a maintenance, support and fuel package. The makers claim the all-up cost of the car could be as little as £200 ($315) a month.
