13 Japanese companies join to further fuel cell adoption, also plan to ride bikes together

What’s going to spin the tires in your car of the future? Will it even have tires? Right now it looks like either hydrogen fuel cells or pure EVs will be dominating the streets in a few decades, and thankfully they share enough technology for us to think they can peacefully co-exist — just like Apple and Microsoft fanboys and girls have been known to host really great parties together where they engage in long, respectful discussions regarding their differing opinions. However, while EVs are already well on their way, for fuel cells to take off we’re going to need more hydrogen filling stations and more cooperation between auto manufacturers. That’s happening now in Japan, with 13 companies — Toyota , Nissan , and Honda along with a number of gas and utilities companies — joining forces to enable a “smooth domestic launch” of fuel cell vehicles as soon as 2015. They hope to create about 100 hydrogen stations across the country, work to form a broader hydrogen supply network, and also educate people about FCVs in general. We’ll give them a head start by letting you know that stands for “Fuel Cell Vehicle,” though they’re also often called FCEVs, or “Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles.” Bam! Two items off the to-do list. Continue reading 13 Japanese companies join to further fuel cell adoption, also plan to ride bikes together 13 Japanese companies join to further fuel cell adoption, also plan to ride bikes together originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 16 Jan 2011 14:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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