2 years, 3 months ago
What are the top five fuel cell cars in the world?
What is your ranking of the top five fuel cell cars?
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M$1 Answer
The best fuel cell vehicle today must be the Honda FCX Clarity (FCEV) which was named World Green Car at the 2009 New York International Auto Show.
http://automobiles.honda.com/images/2008/fcx-clarity/exterior-gallery/_L4A5119a_lg.jpg
The top five fuel cell cars in the world today are:
* Honda FCX Clarity Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV)
* BMW Hydrogen 7
* Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Vehicle
* Nissan X-Trail FCV Fuel Cell Vehicle
* Ford Focus FCV
According to "automobiles.honda.com":
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FCX Clarity specs:
Electric Motor
AC Synchronous Permanent-Magnet Electric Motor ... Standard
Horsepower (SAE net) ... 134
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) ... 189 @ 0 - 3.056
Power Output ... 100kW
EPA Mileage Estimates/Capacities
Miles-Per-Kilogram (City/Highway/Combined) ... 60 / 60 / 60
Driving Range ... 240
Fuel Capacity / Tank Pressure ... 3.92 kg @ 5000psi
Required Fuel ... Compressed Hydrogen Gas
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The top five fuel cell cars in the world today are:
* Honda FCX Clarity Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV)
* BMW Hydrogen 7
* Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Vehicle
* Nissan X-Trail FCV Fuel Cell Vehicle
* Ford Focus FCV
According to "automobiles.honda.com":
---Quote---
FCX Clarity specs:
Electric Motor
AC Synchronous Permanent-Magnet Electric Motor ... Standard
Horsepower (SAE net) ... 134
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) ... 189 @ 0 - 3.056
Power Output ... 100kW
EPA Mileage Estimates/Capacities
Miles-Per-Kilogram (City/Highway/Combined) ... 60 / 60 / 60
Driving Range ... 240
Fuel Capacity / Tank Pressure ... 3.92 kg @ 5000psi
Required Fuel ... Compressed Hydrogen Gas
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source(s):
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/fuelcell.shtml
http://automobiles.honda.com/fcx-clarity/
http://automobiles.honda.com/fcx-clarity/specifications.aspx
http://www.bmweducation.co.uk/cleanenergy/about_mobility.asp
http://www.gm.com/experience/technology/fuel_cells/index.jsp
http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/ENVIRONMENT/CAR/FUEL_BATTERY/DEVELOPMENT/FC...
http://www.ford.com/microsites/sustainability-report-2008-09/issues-climate...
http://www.chrysler.com/en/autoshow/concept_vehicles/ecovoyager/
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/fuelcell.shtml
http://automobiles.honda.com/fcx-clarity/
http://automobiles.honda.com/fcx-clarity/specifications.aspx
http://www.bmweducation.co.uk/cleanenergy/about_mobility.asp
http://www.gm.com/experience/technology/fuel_cells/index.jsp
http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/ENVIRONMENT/CAR/FUEL_BATTERY/DEVELOPMENT/FC...
http://www.ford.com/microsites/sustainability-report-2008-09/issues-climate...
http://www.chrysler.com/en/autoshow/concept_vehicles/ecovoyager/
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M$
Yes, like its gas brother, the Focus FCV is the smallest less pretentious model of the Top 5. The Honda FCX Clarity and the BMW Hydrogen 7 filling the luxury segment followed by the Chevrolet Equinox and the Nissan X-Trail FCV, both utility vehicles.
There was another car I did not included in the list, the Chrysler Ecovoyager, because it is still a concept car but should be running on the luxury segment some time in the future.
Which fuel cell vehicle of the five will the cheapest? The Ford focus FCV?