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It seems that there is already advertising from car companies for these vehicles. It seems they have it designed already, but I can't find why it's not in production yet. But either way, I am looking to buy a new car on a little over a year. But if these cars are going to be out pretty quick I would hate to be in a long term finance with something else. Maybe I should buy a reliable used car for a few more years?
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Don't hold your breath. Hydrogen power may be the way of the future but I don't see mass-market hydrogen cars on the market for at least another 10-15 years. For one, there is no distribution network to speak of. How long will it be before there are enough hydrogen fill stations across the country within a tankful of hydrogen of each other? Only time will tell...... -
I assume all these advertisements are to increase the popularity in the car companies.Last edited by Shibby; 10-26-05, 01:08 AM.Comment
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They have the technology but they are still working on its efficiency. And I honestly think they will deplete the natural resources before that...they being the government of course.Comment
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plus hydrogen fueled vehicles still rely on fossile fuelsComment
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In what way? The hydrogen comes from breaking down metalic hydrides in the designs I have seen. No fossile fuels are required to produce metal hydrides.Originally posted by MegiddoComment
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Originally posted by spidey
How did I know you would comment on that? :D
I think he was refering to the hybrid vehicles that are out now that run on part battery and part fuel.......The thing is most consumers don't know THEY OPERATE MOSTLY ON FUEL....And when you start looking at cost vs. how much you're really saving....You find out it's not really a big money saver.
I think the Hydrogen cars are a ways away....Comment
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Hydrogen is too expensive to be considered an economical fuel source. Right now they're coming out with cars that run on natural gas, which I believe uses fossil fuels, i'm not sure. But for some reason PG&E is giving out like $5k for people to buy these cars.Comment
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That actually depends on what hybrid you are looking at. We own a 2002 Toyota Prius and we average about 45 mpg. The '05 Prius is supposed to get even better milage than that (50 - 60 mpg).Originally posted by Lmg2701
We save hundreds of dollars a month on gas by driving that car.Comment
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The current process of producing pure fuel hydrogen requires the usage of natural gas in the process. I'll try and find some resources for you all.Originally posted by spideyComment
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Check out this kickbutt car my friend just got. He said it gets over 60mpg highway and it's not even a hybrid. Best part, the 1liter engine gets you from 0-60 in 18seconds flat! :dancingneOriginally posted by spidey
http://www.kia.co.uk/picantohome.aspAttached FilesComment
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LOL, Don't get pulled over with that speed demon, they might cite you for reckless driving or something :rofl:
Hybrids actually have pretty decent pickup because the electric engine has all it's torque available right away versus a gas engine that has to build RPM's to release the torque. Thus, Hybrids have more low end torque than comparable gas engine cars.Comment
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What trips me out is that the accord hybrid has 260hp. I can't imagine what's going to come of these engines after a few more years of experimenting.Originally posted by spideyComment
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