1999 was another short year as only 10 hydrogen cars were displayed
in public. Three Hondas, however, were brought forth, the FCX, FCX
V1 and FCX V2 making it a good year for this automaker to show off
the quick advancement of their new technology.
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The 1999 Honda FCX-V2
uses a Honda-made aromatic 60 kw PEM fuel cell stack and is
powered by methanol fuel with an onboard reformer, which extracts
the hydrogen. The Honda FCX-V2 also uses a 49 kw electric motor. |
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The 1999 Daihatsu MOVE EV-FC was
the world's first four-seat vehicle powered by fuel cells in
its class. The fuel cell for the Daihatsu MOVE EV-PC was manufactured
by the Osaka National Research Institute. The Daihatsu MOVE
EV-FC is a hybrid vehicle also uses and onboard methanol reformer
and NiMH batteries. |
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The 1999 Mazda Demio FCEV was based
upon the 1997 version and made an appearance at the Tokyo Motor
Show in 1999. The Mazda Demio FCEV is a hybrid electric vehicle
using a 50 kw PEM fuel cell and metal hydride storage technology. |
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The 1999 Honda FCX-V1 uses a Ballard
PEM fuel cell and is powered by compressed hydrogen. The Honda
FCX-V1 uses a 49 kw electric motor and metal hydride storage. |
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The 1999 Honda FCX uses the Twin
Solid concept whereby the fuel cell power train is housed in
the floor separating it from the cabin. The 1999 Honda FCX use
a PEM fuel cell with onboard methane reformer. |
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The 1999 BMW 750hL was showcased
at the Expo 2000 as the world's first automobile to run on liquid
hydrogen. The BMW 750hL is also a dual fuel vehicle capable
of running on gasoline in its 5.4-liter V12 internal combustion
engine. |
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The 1999 New Jersey Venturer was
a converted Geo Metro. The New Jersey Venturer is a hybrid fuel
cell vehicle introduced by a consortium of universities, public
and private businesses with engineer Mike Strizki as the project
lead. |
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The 1999 Nissan Altra FCV is a hybrid
electric fuel cell vehicle using a Ballard PEM fuel cell. The
Nissan Altra FCV also uses an onboard methanol reformer and
lithium-ion batteries. |
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The 1999 DaimlerChrysler NeCar 4
is based on the A-Class vehicle and was the first for the company
to sandwich the fuel cell underneath the floor. The DaimlerChrysler
NeCar 4 runs on liquid hydrogen and uses a 75 kw Ballard PEM
fuel cell stack. |
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The 1999 Ford P2000 FC EV is the
world's first full-size five-passenger fuel cell vehicle. The
Ford P2000 FC EV is a non-hybrid model that uses compressed
hydrogen gas and a fuel cell from Ballard. |
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