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Hiperon Motors Enters The Hydrogen Fray With The 'Fosslin' Crossover

Kelly Kisengo — Sun, 14 May 2023 20:01:18 GMT

Hiperon Motors is blazing a sustainability and eco-friendly transportation trail with its revolutionary Fosslin crossover. Already making heads turn, this hydrogen-powered car promises to take the luxury SUV market by storm, combining style and comfort with cutting-edge performance. With plenty of advanced driver-assistance technologies, incredible battery packs, and robust design elements, the Fosslin has all you need for an impeccable ride - plus no emissions. Get ready to feel the rush of this impressive green machine!

Is It Time Toyota Reconsiders Its Stance On Hydrogen?

James O'Neil — Fri, 05 May 2023 20:01:17 GMT

People who remember the 1970s, when cars had vinyl roofs instead of horsepower, will be familiar with the oft-mentioned “California Emissions Package” which (depending on where one lived) was either a selling point or a threat. Today, one can purchase an entire California-specific powertrain: a hydrogen-powered car. (You can’t sell hydrogen cars where there’s nowhere to refuel them.) While there are hydrogen fueling stations in a few Japanese cities (and exactly one in Canada, in the city of Montreal), the market for hydrogen cars is nevertheless very limited. Toyota's actions show that the company is convinced that hydrogen will power the cars of the future, which will either prove prescient or end up as an interesting footnote in the history of discontinued cars.

The History Of Toyota’s Hydrogen-Electric Technology

Isaac Atienza — Thu, 04 May 2023 18:00:17 GMT

When it comes to Toyota's electrification efforts, what you're most likely familiar with is its hybrid electric vehicles. After all, nearly every single Toyota on sale in the United States comes with an option for a hybrid or is sold exclusively as such like the pioneering Prius. But they haven't devoted their resources to hybrids alone. As part of its multi-solution approach to addressing climate change, the company also delved into the world of hydrogen energy. There are two types of hydrogen drivetrains, the hydrogen combustion engine (which is a more recent development by Toyota) and the hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV). The former is basically an internal combustion engine that has been designed to combust liquid hydrogen instead of gasoline or diesel, while the latter uses hydrogen as a means to generate electricity. Here, we'll be focusing on the FCEV.

Automakers Deeply Invested In Hydrogen-powered Cars

Martin Morales — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 18:00:18 GMT

It's safe to say that BEVs will dominate the near future of the automotive mass market, given all major manufacturers alongside many start-up companies, are racing to push out brand-new EVs. Whether one agrees with that or not is another conversation, as cleaner alternative fuels may still be developed for our ICE rides down the road. Still, there's another option hanging out in the background of America, perhaps unnoticed by many, but in a facet of society that could provide a pivotal change. That is the notion of hydrogen-powered vehicles, running on highly pressurized gas tanks, pushing the element through fuel combustible engines out of the water vapor emitting exhaust as it's mixed with oxygen. Currently, at this impasse, there are more than several automakers that invested heavily in the technology of hydrogen power, not willingly letting their efforts go to waste, despite authored advancements in EV production. With hydrogen being Earth's single most plentiful element, it makes sense that's the case. Nevertheless, substantial refining must take place to purify and exploit hydrogen for use in transportation, and the highly flammable substance has but a fledgling harness of infrastructure for support.

Why Hyundai N Vision 74 Would Be The Perfect Halo Car

Dimitar Angelov — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:30:17 GMT

In recent years, different mediums have been leading us to believe that EVs are the future of mobility. While it may, partially, be true, hydrogen is, once again, on the table and this time, it seems to be here for the long ride. Hyundai is one of the carmakers that seriously considers hydrogen as a viable alternative to electrification. The Hyundai N Vision 74 is one of the latest examples of that. The neo-retro-styled performance model is, as described by Hyundai, “the first Hydrogen Hybrid rolling lab”. While currently a concept model, a Hyundai Exec in charge of running Hyundai’s N division expressed willingness to make a production version of the N Vision 74. Sports cars are not exactly a golden goose for car manufacturers, but there are a few reasons why a production version of the Hyundai N Vision 74 would be a wise move for Hyundai.

Honda Clarity’s Failure Is Proof That It Was Way Ahead Of Its Time

Ethan Moser — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 19:00:17 GMT

Honda, the brand which pioneered fuel cell technology, unveiled the Clarity fuel cell at the 44th Annual Tokyo Motor Show in 2015. The model, an all-new endeavor for Honda, featured a best-in-class driving range, even when compared to fossil fuel-powered vehicles comparable to the Clarity sedan. Following the introduction of the model in 2015, the Honda Clarity became the first commercially available fuel cell-powered sedan in the world in Japan in 2016. While the Honda Clarity FCV (fuel cell vehicle) experienced a celebrated release in 2016, the model only survived two generations before Honda chose to discontinue the Clarity nameplate in 2021. But, given the Clarity's cutting-edge technology and competitive performance, why did the model only last five years on the market? Here's how the Honda Clarity FCV's failure proved that the model was way ahead of its time in the automotive industry.

What Makes Hydrogen-Electric Cars Better Than Battery-Electric Cars?

Ethan Moser — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 20:01:17 GMT

The switch to eco-friendly driving has been happening, slowly but surely, all across the world over the last few years in an effort to reduce carbon emissions and lessen our dependence on harmful fossil fuels. As a result, the majority of major automotive brands have been making a concerted effort to introduce more and more battery-powered electric vehicles and, more recently, vehicles that are powered by hydrogen fuel cell technologies. While both battery-electric and hydrogen-electric vehicles are significantly more eco-friendly and cost-effective than traditional fossil fuel-powered models, it's important for consumers to know how the two types of electric vehicles compare in key areas, such as safety, driving range, charging times, upfront and long term costs, and emissions.

Here's What Needs To Happen For Hydrogen Cars To Take Off (And Why EVs Hold Them Back)

Brian Anderson — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 18:01:16 GMT

The technology in Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (HFCEVs) is impressive and has a great deal of potential. They also have several advantages over traditional EVs like longer range and quicker charging or refueling. There are however several things that need to happen with the technology if hydrogen-powered cars are going to take off. Right now hydrogen takes a lot of fossil fuel to create, and it's expensive. There is also a lack of hydrogen fueling station infrastructure. Most of all, the thing that may be holding back HFCEVs is the success of non-hydrogen electric vehicles. People need a solid reason to ditch their Teslas and until a compelling argument is made, hydrogen-powered vehicles will linger in obscurity.

Everything You Need To Know About The H2 Powered Toyota Mirai

Edward James — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 21:31:17 GMT

The automotive industry has definitely gone through some changes over the years. From technology and computers arriving on the scene in the 1990s and 2000s to electric vehicles marching forward with the 'green energy' movement, vehicle manufacturers are starting to embrace what may be the most radical change yet: Hydrogen power. Leading the charge in this new and exciting frontier is Toyota with its H2-powered Mirai. While having been in production for over half a decade already, this hydrogen-fueled car has enjoyed modest sales numbers despite the limited network of refueling stations. But demand is building, so let's take a closer look at the Toyota Mirai and why this unique vehicle is making headway around the world.

Yamaha Is Helping Lexus With A Revolutionary New Hydrogen V-8 Sports Car

Dimitar Angelov — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 18:08:16 GMT

Last year, we learned of Toyota and Lexus’ latest development in terms of sustainability. Together with Yamaha, the Japanese carmaker is working on a version of the 5.0-liter, naturally-aspirated, 2UR-GSE, V-8 engine. While most car companies are still focusing on EVs, Toyota and by extension Lexus, are working on keeping the internal-combustion engine alive by taking the necessary steps to replace fossil fuels with much more eco-friendly hydrogen. More importantly for enthusiasts, the 5.0 V-8 is Lexus’ most exciting engine yet, and in an era of downsized, turbocharged engines, this could give Lexus a much-needed edge in the performance car segment.

Toyota's AE86 H2 Concept Shows A Bright Future For Hydrogen

Edward James — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 23:05:17 GMT

With an already dominant push for electric vehicles in today's market, there's another option hiding in the shadows, just waiting to make its move — Hydrogen. At the Tokyo Auto Salon, Toyota displayed what could only be described as a nostalgic breakthrough in automotive engineering; a hydrogen-powered AE86. Nicknamed the 'H2' (for obvious reasons), this concept car is intriguing, whimsically inventive, and overcoming every obstacle on the path to green energy and zero emissions. It surely begs the question: "Just what has Toyota been up to?"

Hopium Machina Makes its Debut as a Sleek, Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV

Amreetam Basu — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 21:30:15 GMT

The automotive industry is in its most challenging decade. Every day, automakers are making headlines for their efforts to lower their carbon footprints. While BEVs are becoming more common because of the ease of installing charging stations, hydrogen-powered cars are limited and lagging. Yet, a French start-up manufacturer aims to change the narrative. Meet the Hopium Machina, a hydrogen fuel cell-powered four-door coupe unveiled this week at the 2022 Paris Motor Show.

Here's Proof that Hydrogen Can Save ICE-Powered Cars

Isaac Atienza — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 13:49:57 GMT

If there's one automaker that is constantly in pursuit of perfecting hydrogen technology, that would be Toyota. Okay, so almost every automaker has dipped their toes into hydrogen technology, but no other automaker is as committed as Toyota to this type of fuel. Just recently, Toyota further wants to prove to the world that hydrogen can save the internal combustion engine (ICE) by driving their hydrogen-powered GR Yaris at a demonstration run during the ninth round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) in Ypres, Belgium.

BMW and Toyota's Latest Partnership Could Reshape the Automotive Industry

Amreetam Basu — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 21:52:57 GMT

With the increasing sales of battery-powered electric vehicles, the future of clean and green motoring is nearer than anticipated. However, a rare alternative to BEVs is hydrogen fuel cell-powered cars. But you know it, and I know it, the concept has been a big flop in the past. However, carmakers have been busy experimenting with the limits and possibilities that could be achieved with hydrogen power. Besides the two mainstream brands, Toyota and Hyundai, which have an edge in the market, it seems that BMW will follow the same path and launch its first mass-production hydrogen-powered SUV by the end of 2025. A report from Nikkei Asia confirms that the Bavarian automaker will take all the help needed from Toyota to fulfill what was once a dream.

2022 Alpine A4810 Project By IED

Alina Moore — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 21:19:21 GMT

Did you ever ask yourself what a 2035 sports car will look like? If you didn't, don't worry, you are not the only one. The French maker Alpine wanted to know how people imagine a car like that, so it challenged the students from Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) to come up with a design for it.

Yamaha Plans To Save The V-8 By Moving Away From Gasoline?

Dimitar Angelov — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 14:14:32 GMT

Yamaha is mostly known for making some of the best sound systems, musical instruments, and motorcycles. And while Yamaha has produced some of the greatest performance car engines, most of which developed for Toyota and Lexus models. And out of all manufacturers, it is Yamaha that goes on to save the V-8 engine, by making it carbon-neutral. What they use as a basis may (or may not) surprise you.

Rumor: Hydrogen Power Coming to the 2024 Range Rover EV

Robert Moore — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:11:53 GMT

Land Rover just revealed the all-new Rang Rover with a new design that’s being coined as evolutionary, new more powerful engines, and luxury that some are saying is on par with that of Rolls-Royce and Bentley. That aside, the new Range Rover will launch in the U.S. with the option of two different engine choices – one hybridized and one BMW sourced. Looking ahead of a couple of years, you’ll find a Range Rover PHEV but beyond this Range Rover could do something very unexpected and it revolves around the first-ever electric Range Rover.

This Miniature Toyota Mirai Is UK's First Hydrogen-Powered RC Car

Isaac Atienza — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:11:05 GMT

Toyota is proud of the achievements it has made when it comes to its hydrogen tech. Just over a week ago, the Toyota Mirai achieved a Guinness World Record by driving for 845 miles--the furthest distance ever traveled by a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) on just a single tank of hydrogen. Now though, Toyota is scaling down its hydrogen fuel cell technology, and we mean that quite literally.

Did This Construction Company Just Save the Internal Combustion Engine?

Khris Bharath — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 18:09:11 GMT

British heavy machinery maker, JCB has developed a combustion engine that works on Hydrogen. As with the entire industry, pushing for electric powertrains, JCB too initially jumped on the trend and soon realized that there are some major setbacks with battery technology for their applications. They feel that Hydrogen provides a better way to go green. What does this mean for the combustion engine? Well, Let's find out.

Hyundai Just Dropped A Bomb On The World Of Hydrogen Power

Josh Conturo — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 09:19:09 GMT

Hyundai said they had a big announcement about the future of Hydrogen. But we did NOT see this coming.

Could Hyundai bring Hydrogen back in style?

Josh Conturo — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 06:37:40 GMT

Hydrogen was declared by many to be a lost cause and a waste of time and money. However, Hyundai has apparently been investing a lot of both of those things in the advancement of hydrogen. Coming September 7th, Hyundai will release something pretty significant.

Hyperion's Hydrogen EV Hypercar is a Collection of Crazy Numbers

Dimitar Angelov — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:44:55 GMT

Plug-in and full hybrid vehicles are mostly viewed as a transition between internal combustion engines and EVs. In 2019, just two percent of light vehicles, sold in the US, were hybrids and for 2020, things have remained about the same. In the EU only one percent of vehicles are plug-in hybrids. However, with the recent talk about hydrogen, Hyperion Motors takes the opportunity to change the fate of hybrid vehicles. Their XP-1 hypercar took eight years to develop and now, the first prototype has finally taken shape. It certainly promises a lot, but can it deliver?

2021 Hopium Machina - Redefining What We Think About Hydrogen Power

Khris Bharath — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:57:06 GMT

French automaker, Hopium, has made its very first hydrogen-electric prototype. It has also begun accepting orders. Because of its potential to store energy in a transportable form, hydrogen is shaping up to be a hot area in the renewable energy game. It will, however, be a difficult proposition, since there were only 553 hydrogen-filling outlets throughout the globe at the end of 2020. In other words, hydrogen isn't exactly readily available just yet.

James May gets yet another Hydrogen Powered Mirai

Khris Bharath — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 17:58:51 GMT

James May, yes the ex-Top Gear and Grand Tour Presenter, just got himself a brand new Toyota Mirai. The Mirai is powered by Hydrogen, of course, and the perfect replacement for his last Mirai. Will there be another Mirai vs. Tesla Model S race?

2021 The Story of the GM Electrovan - The First-Ever Working Fuel Cell Vehicle - Made in America

Alex Oagana — Thu, 20 May 2021 14:56:55 GMT

With practically the same technology as in the Apollo spacecraft that put the first people on the Moon, this is the story of the all-American GM Electrovan, the world’s first working hydrogen fuel cell car. So keep reading to find out why General Motors invested millions of dollars into a vehicle that needed no less than three weeks to start-up the first time. A vehicle that simply disappeared soon after its debut, only to be rediscovered in tip-top shape years later, as if nothing had happened.

The Hydrogen-Powered Toyota Corolla Endurance Racer Sounds Pretty Good

Sidd Dhimaan — Tue, 04 May 2021 17:34:58 GMT

The internal combustion engines are on the verge of getting knocked off into oblivion, but that doesn’t mean electrification is the only way to go. A lot of automakers are fighting to keep them alive for as long as possible before euthanizing them. Toyota is one of them, and it recently gave us a preview of the hydrogen-powered version of the GR Yaris’ engine. The automaker plonked it into a Corolla hatch and released a video of how it sounds. If this doesn’t give you the chills, we don’t know what will.

The Hyperion XP-1 Looks Oddly In Place On the Streets of Hollywood

Sidd Dhimaan — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:13:36 GMT

Back in August 2020, Hyperion finally launched the XP-1 hypercar. The car took the world by storm with some ridiculous claims like a 1,000-mile range, top speed beyond 200 mph, and so on. The XP-1 looked incredible in the press images, but would it have the same feels in the real world? Well, the Hyperion XP-1 took a stroll in the streets of Hollywood during a street photoshoot session and we must say, it looked pretty alien out there.

Check Out This Weird Glickenhaus Jeep Gladiator Competitor

Sidd Dhimaan — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:24:19 GMT

Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus is known for its motorsport-oriented builds. The company became the talk of the town when it beat the Bronco at the 2019 Baja 1000. SCG has now come up with an environment-loving, pickup truck version of the Boot off-roader called the Boot Zero that comes with a hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain.

The Hyperion XP-1 Could Prove That Hydrogen Is In and Battery-Electric Performance Is Out

Robert Moore — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 12:00:00 GMT

The Hyperion XP-1 has literally been in the works for five years, after the then-five-year-old energy company released a very random teaser for a car with extreme supercar proportions. It was five years after that before we saw or heard anything else about it, which came in the form a revised teaser image with an even better-looking silhouette. Suddenly, in July of 2020, energy company, Hyperion, confirmed that the hydrogen-powered XP-1 hypercar was almost ready to enter the world with a new teaser video that really aroused our suspicion. And, the day has finally come, and Hyperion has revealed the XP-1 in all its glory with some rather outrageous claims. These claims, friends, say that the XP-1 could sprint to 60 mph in 2.2 seconds and max out well beyond 200 mph. The projected range, however, could rattle the EV world as we know it!

Hyperion Just Teased the Hydrogen-Powered XP-1 And We’re Stoked

Robert Moore — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 17:33:43 GMT

It’s been six months since we’ve talked about Hyperion and its hydrogen-powered XP-1 hypercar. If you don’t recall, Hyperion is an energy company that was founded back in 2011 and four years later released a teaser image that hinted it was getting into the car game. Well, the debut of that very car is finally on the horizon, and in anticipation of its August 2020 debut, Hyperion has released another teaser. We finally get to see a little more of the car, but not much. Be sure to scroll past the video to get a better look!

Decade-Old Hyperion Finally Has a Hydrogen-Powered Prototype Ready to Debut

Robert Moore — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 20:00:00 GMT

Do you happen to remember the energy company “Hyperion?” It’s not surprising if you don’t – the company was founded back in 2011 and mysteriously showed up on our radar back in 2015 when it released a darkened teaser for a very odd-looking car. Since then, the company has been largely silent since this time last year when more images started popping up on social media, just for the account to go silent once again (you can see all the images below.) Now, the company is back with yet another mysterious teaser, one that appears to show a revised car and the promise of a world premiere happening soon. Just what in the world is going on here?

Hyundai Gas Chambered an Olympic Athlete to Prove Hydrogen Cars are Better for the Environment

Robert Moore — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Yes, what you’re seeing is a person, on a treadmill, breathing car exhaust as they do their usual training routine. That person is Hyundai Spain’s brand ambassador and an Olympic athlete, and that vehicle is a Hyundai Nexo – a purely hydrogen-powered vehicle that Hyundai says emits absolutely zero emissions. Of course, that’s not exactly true as hydrogen-powered vehicles emit water vapor, but we’ll leave that argument for another time.

BMW i Hydrogen Next Is Yet Another Fuel Cell Attempt That Promises Zero-Emission Future, But I Don't See How It Can Happen

Safet Satara — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 22:00:00 GMT

BMW has an exciting relationship with hydrogen-powered vehicles. Not only did it create engines that run on hydrogen (like the hydrogen-powered seven series V-12 a decade ago), but it signed an agreement with Toyota in 2013 for the development of a hydrogen-powered car. Since then, we have seen a 5 series GT with a Fuel Cell system, and, even more remarkably, a BMW hydrogen i8. Then, in 2016, BMW officials supported the claim about hydrogen's future with the comment about the fuel cell car in 2021. It all points out that that car is the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT as they have called it during the reveal at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

President Trump wants to replace the EV's tax credit with an extra yearly fee for electric car's owners.

Carter Stone — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 14:00:00 GMT

Over the last year, legislators became more and more concerned about EV's drivers not paying any gas taxes. Last February, a team of Republican senators, sponsored by the oil industry and other supporters, introduced a bill that destroys the federal electric vehicle tax credit of $7,500, and includes an annual tax for “alternative fuel vehicles.”

2018 The Nikola Tre Is a Europe-Bound Semi Powered by Hydrogen

Andrei Nedelea — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Nikola was founded in early 2016 and announced plans to make a production version of the big rig concept they showed at the time, one which they planned to make and sell for North America. Two years later and the company has come out with this futuristic looking concept for a truck destined to exclusively operate in Europe, although it uses the same hydrogen-electric setup as the original concept.

The Mercedes GLC F-Cell is Actually a Viable Alternative to Gasoline-Powered Vehicles

Sidd Dhimaan — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 18:00:00 GMT

After revealing the pre-production model at the Frankfurt Motor Show last year, Mercedes has finally revealed all the details of the GLC F-Cell’s production versions before it starts handing out deliveries. The GLC F-Cell uses a unique plug-in hybrid setup combined with fuel-cell technology. As a result of this, the GLC F-Cell can run on both, electricity and hydrogen.

2019 Pininfarina H2 Speed

Jonathan Lopez — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 15:00:00 GMT

Pininfarina has been around for quite a while now, first spreading roots in Torino way back in 1930. Best known for its design work for major automakers like Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, and Maserati, among others, Pininfarina is more old-school cool than it is next-gen tech. However, that association looks like it’s getting a shakeup with the release of the H2 Speed, a production-ready hydrogen-powered race car destined to blitz race tracks around the world, leaving nothing but water vapor from the exhaust tips.

Pininfarina Wants To Unleash A Monster, Plans for Electric Supercar Are Real

Kirby Garlitos — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Pininfarina is not a full-fledged automaker. The company that made its name as one of the premier auto design studios in the world is now called Automobili Pininfarina. It’s expected to launch a fleet of electric SUVs as part of its future offerings, but the first model to come out of the newly-minted automaker will be the furthest thing from an SUV. According to boss Michael Perschke, the first model to carry the Automobili Pininfarina badge will be an electric hypercar.

Here's Why Mercedes Is Doing the Right Thing with the Hydrogen GLC F-Cell

Ciprian Florea — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 17:00:00 GMT

Hybrid and all-electric cars are slowly integrating among conventional production vehicles, but automakers still have some challenges to overcome. While hybrids are still relying on gasoline to work, electric cars still need better range and larger refill networks. Sure, we have quite a few capable EVs, like everything Tesla makes, the Chevy Bolt, and the new Nissan Leaf, but range can still be an issue in large countries and most continents outside the United States. But this is where Mercedes' new solution, the hydrogen hybrid, comes in.

Hybrid All The Things

Jonathan Lopez — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 16:00:00 GMT

In case you didn’t hear, Mercedes-Benz just released the world’s very first hybrid hydrogen car. Dubbed the GLC F-Cell, the technology involved is mighty impressive indeed – in addition to a traditional fuel cell power source, which converts hydrogen into electricity and water vapor, the GLC F-Cell comes equipped with a large plug-in lithium-ion battery pack that adds another 30 miles of all-electric range when fully charged. Working in concert, the two power sources aim to complement one another by offering both the quick-fill convenience of hydrogen with the long-range capabilities of a hybrid system. It makes a lot of sense, even if H2 power is still a longs ways off from widespread adoption, and given the industry-wide tendency towards ever-greater numbers of hybrid offerings, it got us thinking – is there anything that wouldn’t benefit from hybridization?

Mercedes Launches First Production Hydrogen Hybrid With GLC F-Cell

Jonathan Lopez — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 12:00:00 GMT

The latest crop of green alternative passenger vehicles is making the rounds at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, and Mercedes is getting in on the action with a brand-new hybrid SUV. It’s called the GLC F-Cell, and it’s touted as the world’s very first production-ready hydrogen hybrid vehicle. Flying the German automaker’s EQ Power banner, also known as the go-to branding for Merc’s various green solutions, the GLC F-Cell is essentially an SUV that combines plug-in all-electric battery power with hydrogen fuel cell power. The marriage of these two alternative power sources hopes to find a synergy whereby benefits are maximized and disadvantages are minimized, combining the quick refill times of hydrogen power and the long-range capability of electrified assistance, all without the traditional explodey dino juice normally associated with “typical” hybrid vehicles.

Will Thermal Nuclear Propulsion be the Way to Mars and Beyond?

Robert Moore — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 21:00:00 GMT

From the 1950s all the way until the early 1970s, NASA was on a mission to send Mankind to Mars and, as such, was considering different forms of propulsion. The most promising was a nuclear-powered rocket. Of course, the plans to go to Mars were shelved around the same time of the last Apollo mission, and Man hasn’t been out past the international space station (to the best of our unclassified knowledge) since. Sure, we’ve sent a number of unmanned probes, but outside of that, we’ve stuck pretty close to home. But, technology has improved drastically over the years, and the phone in your hand is now more powerful than the computers that helped Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin land on the moon while Michael Collins piloted the command module and observed from lunar orbit on July 20, 1969. Now we’ve got guys like Elon Musk pressing the issue and wanting to colonize Mars in the near future, so it’s only fitting that NASA step its game up and prepare for a journey to the red rock.

2020 Nikola One

Mark McNabb — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 15:44:34 GMT

Nikola Motors has been in the news lately over its innovative yet seemingly troubled turbine hybrid electric turned hydrogen electric Class 8 semi truck concept. Well, the startup automaker has defied naysayers by actually producing a working prototype and meeting its December 2, 2016 debut deadline. Company founder and CEO Trevor Milton hosted the debut event near downtown Salt Lake City, Utah to a crowd of people from around the globe.

Hyundai Considers New Hydrogen Fuel Cell On Bespoke Platform

Mark McNabb — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 15:00:00 GMT

Hyundai->ke201 has led the fight to bring hydrogen->ke4485 fuel cell->ke4483 vehicles to the public for some time now, having achieved its goal in 2015 on a small scale with the ix35 crossover. Now the automaker is planning greater things with its sister company, Kia.->ke41

Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell Sets Land Speed Record

Kirby Garlitos — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 18:00:00 GMT

The Hyundai Tucson->ke3245 is probably one of the last cars anybody would associate with land speed records. But, the rules of the game change a little bit anytime hydrogen is involved. Such was the case when the Tucson Fuel Cell claimed the land speed record for a production hydrogen-powered SUV at the Soggy Dry Lake Bed in California. During one of its runs, the Tucson Fuel Cell clocked in a top speed of 94.6 mph to set the record.->ke1948 Considering that the number of eligible SUVs->ke145 that can supplant this new record is relatively thin, the Tucson Fuel Cell could be holding on to its achievement for some time.

Toyota Mirai Drops Science on "Back to the Future" Anniversary

Emmy Jackson — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 16:00:00 GMT

You may have noticed an unusual number of “Back to the Future” references in your social media; that’s because 10/21/2015 is the date shown on Doc Brown’s DeLorean time machine in “Back to the Future 2.” In the plot of the movie, this is the day that Marty McFly arrives in the future to try and fix the things that have gone wrong in the timeline.

Making Of The Toyota Mirai: Videos

James Wolfcale — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 22:00:00 GMT

I have a friend who several years ago left the his job as a very successful automotive journalist for a public relations position with one of the world’s largest car manufacturers. When I asked him why he did it, he explained that once he had driven every low-volume supercar->ke177 under the sun, the job actually started to get boring, and the logistics and scale of high-volume car manufacturing started to look more interesting. At the time I thought his brain had fallen out through his ear, but after some reflection, I think I new what he meant.

Tech Tuesday: Hydrogen Power

Jonathan Lopez — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 12:00:00 GMT

No matter where you stand on climate change -- Al Gore, or loving doing burnouts with your six-wheeled Hummer->ke35 -- there are a few undeniable facts that I think everyone can agree upon. First, we like fossil fuels -- a lot. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, North America (including the United States, Mexico, and Canada) consumed an average of nearly 23.5 million barrels of petroleum products a day in 2013, with the U.S. gobbling up about 19 million barrels all by itself. Then there are coal and natural gas, which combine with oil to create 67 percent of electricity generated stateside, with coal accounting for 39 percent of that.

BMW's Hydrogen Car Will Soon Begin Testing

Jonathan Lopez — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 23:00:00 GMT

As the search for an alternative to fossil fuels continues, BMW->ke178 is making moves toward a hydrogen->ke4485-powered vehicle, according to British publication AutoCar.

Toyota Increases Mirai Production Due to High Demand

Kirby Garlitos — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 23:00:00 GMT

The Toyota Mirai is proving to be more popular than even Toyota->ke88 anticipated, potentially paving the way for the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle to follow in the Toyota Prius’ footsteps as a pioneer in the alternative fuel segment. While it’s still a little premature to laud the Mirai in equal terms as the Prius,->ke231 demand for the former has forced Toyota to spend 20 billion yen ($165 million as of 12/12/2014) to triple the domestic production capacity for the fuel-cell sedan.

2016 Toyota Mirai

Mark McNabb — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 14:31:07 GMT

Remember Toyota’s->ke88 hydrogen-powered FCV concept from the 2013 Tokyo Motor show->ke1834? It took a couple of years, but for the 2015 model year, Toyota released the production version of the FCV Concept called the Toyota Mirai->ke4985. In short, the Mirai is a sporty looking car that has an electric drivetrain and is powered completely by hydrogen. Currently only available in certain locals that have hydrogen fueling stations, the Mirai can achieve up to 310 miles per tank of hydrogen and emits nothing but a little H20 from its “exhaust” pipe. For being the best of its kind at this time, the Mirai has a respectable amount of cargo room in the rear boot and features an upscale interior with a digital, center-mounted instrument cluster and a large touchscreen infotainment system. Priced at more than $50,000 here in the U.S. the materials and their fit and finish inside are comparable to that of a Lexus->ke47 or BMW->ke178.

2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell

Mark McNabb — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:25:40 GMT

Launched for 2005, the Tucson compact crossover was Hyundai’s->ke201 answer to the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and the Ford Escape. The Tucson did surprisingly well its first year, selling over 60,000 units in the U.S. alone. The small crossover slotted under Hyundai’s larger Santa Fe and Veracruz crossovers. Sharing its platform with the Elantra sedan and Kia Sportage crossover, the Tucson proved to be a decent vehicle for moving people and their stuff.

2015 Radical RXC Hydrogen Powered

Kirby Garlitos — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 22:00:00 GMT

Sometime in the future, there will be a place in the world for a hydrogen-powered race car. You can even argue that such a time is upon us. But even that is probably getting a little ahead of ourselves. Then, there’s Radical Sportscars->ke3734, which is known more for its raunchy band of sports racers. But hydrogen race cars->ke148? Not so much. Or at least, not until now.

2013 Honda FCEV Concept

Alina Moore — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 13:03:55 GMT

After a very short tease, Honda ->ke34 unveiled the new FCEV Concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show->ke211. The concept hints at futuristic and aerodynamic design of a next-generation fuel-cell electric vehicle set for release in 2015 in the U.S and Japan, with a European release to follow later.

Audi A7 will get a Fuel-Cell Powertrain

Alina Moore — Fri, 31 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT

It looks like Audi->ke14 is about to make the first step into its new 'tron' range of sustainable technologies. British magazine, AutoCar, is reporting that the company will start testing a fuel-cell-powered A7 at the end of August. It looks like the announcement was made by Audi's technical chief, Wolfgang Dürheimer, who denied offering any other details on the model.

Aston Martin Hydrogen Rapide S Becomes First Emission-Free Car to Lap an International Race

Alina Moore — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

When Aston Martin->ke13 announced the Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S we were pretty impressed by the company's ambitions to enter a hydrogen-powered car in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. However, it looks like the company did more than just enter the race, as the Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S made quite a splash at the race where it managed to become the first race car to complete emission-free laps in an international automotive race. Even more so, there were moments when the car hit a top speed of 160 mph, while running just on hydrogen.

2013 Aston Martin Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S

Alina Moore — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Aston Martin->ke13 has revealed today the first details on a Hybrid Hydrogen-powered Rapide S that will be raced at the 41st ADAC Zurich 24 Hours of Nürburgring next month.

Aston Martin Rapide S Runs Nurburgring on Hydrogen

Alina Moore — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:00:00 GMT

About two weeks ago, Aston Martin->ke13 unveiled the Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S, which has been announced to race the 41st ADAC Zurich 24 Hours of Nürburgring next month. It looks like the company didn't want to wait that long and it took the prototype to Nordschleife for a testing session.

2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid

Alina Moore — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:35:34 GMT

Today, Porsche->ke1 decided to surprise us with the unveiling of the first details on the second-generation Panamera->ke1840. While most of us were waiting to see some minor modifications applied to the current generation, Porsche considered bigger updates were required.

Does Obama's Re-Election Spell the End of the Gasoline-Powered Sports Car?

Justin Cupler — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:00:00 GMT

After nearly a year of seeing Mitt Romney and Barack Obama fling mud – maybe even a little poo – back and forth at each other, the election is finally over. Love him or hate him, Obama is in office for another four years and he has already shown that he likes to dwell in the automotive realm (see: automotive bailout, Chrysler->ke21 bankruptcy, and DOE loans for EV technology).

2013 Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell Vehicle

Alina Moore — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:04:47 GMT

At the 2012 Paris Auto Show, Hyundai->ke201 announced plans to become the first global automaker to begin commercial rollout of zero-emissions vehicles. Deliveries on their new ix35 Fuel Cell Vehicle will begin in December 2012 and by 2015, the company hopes to have built up to 1,000 units.