Looks like a 1978 Katana prototype.
Sigh, ohhh the problems producing, distributing & storing hydrogen.
See Pat Bedard for article after article after article on the bottom line problems.
While it sounds so good, I won't be holding my breath. As for diesels, no breath holding there either just yet. Again see C&D for recent in depth look at diesel problems with emissions and the way cool (and way expensive) VW Touraeg V-10 diesel. It is already off the N American mkt re upcoming emissions tightening for diesel.
For other opinions on the whole thing, Forbes.com should have Jerry Flint's columns archived. Flint is a life long motorhead (well - car guy) and flinty eyed stock analyst. See him for a breath of reality.
Don't get the idea I'm against this stuff. I'd love to see technology give us more efficiency, power, lighter weight, lower emissions, enhanced durability, etc., etc. Based on what I read, it looks like it will be a LOT later rather than sooner for consumer transportation. Better bet: stationary fuel cells powered by natural gas first for commercial apps then for homeowners.
Saying adios to big electrical plants (and expensive, troublesome & easy damaged grids) with big time captial costs, heavy point source emissions, need for coal, etc, would be a fine thing in the long run though hugely disruptive in the short run for our 401's, employment, etc.
Here is hoping I way to pessimistic on this one.
Sigh, ohhh the problems producing, distributing & storing hydrogen.
See Pat Bedard for article after article after article on the bottom line problems.
While it sounds so good, I won't be holding my breath. As for diesels, no breath holding there either just yet. Again see C&D for recent in depth look at diesel problems with emissions and the way cool (and way expensive) VW Touraeg V-10 diesel. It is already off the N American mkt re upcoming emissions tightening for diesel.
For other opinions on the whole thing, Forbes.com should have Jerry Flint's columns archived. Flint is a life long motorhead (well - car guy) and flinty eyed stock analyst. See him for a breath of reality.
Don't get the idea I'm against this stuff. I'd love to see technology give us more efficiency, power, lighter weight, lower emissions, enhanced durability, etc., etc. Based on what I read, it looks like it will be a LOT later rather than sooner for consumer transportation. Better bet: stationary fuel cells powered by natural gas first for commercial apps then for homeowners.
Saying adios to big electrical plants (and expensive, troublesome & easy damaged grids) with big time captial costs, heavy point source emissions, need for coal, etc, would be a fine thing in the long run though hugely disruptive in the short run for our 401's, employment, etc.
Here is hoping I way to pessimistic on this one.
