Tag Archives: fuel cell

Pure EV Sales at All-Time Record in US

Posted on 26 May 2022 by Ken Zino

Pure EV Sales at All-Time Record in US, whose transaction prices are close to a $70,000 making them a new category – Luxury Clean – in AutoInformed’s view. Republicans, with a history of backing from Big Oil, continue to block the Biden Administration’s Build Back Better bill that addresses drastic climate change and prepares the way for a cleaner future. Continue reading →

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Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 Fuel Cell Ready for Army Testing

Posted on 4 October 2016 by Ken Zino

GM and TARDEC developed the Colorado ZH2 contract to concept in less than a year. Who paid for what was not specified, but it certainly wasn’t Donald Trump’s non-tax dollars. Continue reading →

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Fuel Cell Pricing Wars – 2017 Hyundai Tucson, Toyota Mirai

Posted on 30 August 2016 by Ken Zino

Fueling infrastructure – the lack thereof – is the giant problem with hydrogen fuels and assorted technologies. Continue reading →

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Toyota Kicks off Hydrogen Horizon Automotive Challenge

Posted on 10 August 2016 by Ken Zino

During the program, teams of high school students have the opportunity to build their own fuel cell remote-control vehicles and learn first-hand about the future of fuel cell technology. Continue reading →

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Honda Fuel Cell Concept Debuts at Los Angeles Auto Show

Posted on 21 November 2013 by Ken Zino

Honda’s next generation fuel cell-electric vehicle has what is for the moment the world’s first fuel-cell powertrain packaged completely in the engine room of the vehicle. This not only allows more interior space, but it gives the Japanese automaker some flexibility in the use of fuel cell technology in different vehicle types. Continue reading →

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Fuel Cell Faceoff in LA – Honda v Toyota

Posted on 11 November 2013 by Ken Zino

The battle of the ‘green press releases continued today as both Honda and Toyota teased their upcoming fuel cell electric vehicles that will appear in the U.S. at the Los Angeles Auto Show this month. Continue reading →

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BMW and Toyota Sign Deal for Joint Fuel Cell and Battery Programs

Posted on 24 January 2013 by Ken Zino

BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation today in Japan signed a contract for the joint development of a fuel cell system, a new architecture and components for a sports vehicle, and research in lightweight technologies. Continue reading →

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Daimler and Honda Lead in Car Fuel Cell Development, Maybe

Posted on 15 August 2011 by Ken Zino

According to a new Pike Research report, the two light-duty FCV manufacturers who are best positioned in this formative stage of the market are Daimler and Honda. However, Daimler has made ambitious announcements on fuel cell technology readiness in the past, and these – well, did not pass the reality test. Daimler recently moved up its FCV target date to 2014 from 2015. We will see if anything comes from this except an expensive taxpayer subsidized demonstration program. Continue reading →

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