Honda will use Hydrogen

Honda Motor Co. (NYSE: HMC) won't be lining up to produce electric-powered automobiles any time soon. That is, the Japanese automaker is running after hydrogen fuel-cell technology instead of battery-powered electric propulsion technology, which is the mainstay of current hybrid vehicles and upcoming all-electric vehicles.

Honda's fuel-cell development chief, Takashi Moriya, said that "Fuel-cell cars will become necessary ... we're positioning it as the ultimate zero-emission car." Why is Honda pursuing fuel-cell technology instead of electric motor technology? Does Honda believe battery technology won't ever satisfy the ever-growing demand for completely gasoline-free engine designs in the next decade? Possibly. Right now, a major drawback to electric vehicles is battery longevity and cost.

AutoPacific's Ed Kim indicated that "Honda has a propensity to think very long term" -- and he's mostly right. Honda believes in this more than the current hype over electric cars, and they tend to stick with a decision they really believe is correct, according to Kim.

Honda FCX Clarity - Hydrogen Powered Car If you live in California and can spare $600 per month, you can drive the FCX zero emission car Look - no exhaust pipe! Just a vertical gas flow cell structure The styling of the car is fairly restrained, optimised for aerodynamic efficiency