Hydrogen
Vehicles
Hydrogen vehicles are not just cars anymore.
They come in all different makes, models, shapes, sizes, functionalities
and target markets. From passenger vehicles such as SUVs, trucks
and minivans to motorcycles, motor scooters and motor boats,
hydrogen vehicles are coming at us from a myriad of different
manufacturers.
Peugeot
Citroen Quark (top) & Quantum Aggressor (bottom)
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Take for instance the Intelligent Energy ENV motorcycle, which
most likely will be the first hydrogen vehicle introduced to the
consumer marketplace. This H2 motorcycle is slick, fuel efficient
and very quiet. The British manufacturers have even decided to
relocate to California to promote the vehicle along California's
Hydrogen Highway system.
The PSA Peugeot Citroen Quark is a cross between a hydrogen motorcycle
and an ATV. The futuristic design and 4-wheel electric motor drive
will appeal to those who are looking for city driving as well
as a little off-roading.
The Quantum Aggressor is an ATV hydrogen vehicle built for the
military to use for stealth operations. And, it can flat out run!
The Aggressor has twice the 0 - 40 mph speed as its nearest gasoline
or diesel powered competitor. The Aggressor can also be used as
a fuel cell power generator as well, delivering electricity to
its telecommunications and tracking equipment.
Then let's talk about the Hydrogen Xperiance and Hydrogen Expedition
fuel cell boats. Each one is riding high on hydrogen, making their
different marks on the upcoming H2 economy.
But that's not all. There are many other hydrogen vehicles that
are making headway into the marketplace. Vehicles such as hydrogen
delivery trucks for UPS, hydrogen-powered mining equipment and
submarines and ultra light airplanes are just a few of the hydrogen
vehicles that are starting to become commonplace.
The future of hydrogen
vehicles isn't 10 or 15 years away like some naysayers
predict. Hydrogen vehicles are here now. It's time to embrace
them.
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