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Fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) are not yet for sale in the Uniteds States. However, manufacturers are producing small fleets of FCVs for evaluation and have estimated the fuel economy of some vehicles using EPA test procedures. Fuel economy estimates and other information for recently tested vehicles are provided below.
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2007-08 Chevy Equinox FCV |
2010 Honda
FCX Clarity |
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Fuel
Economy and Driving Range |
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Fuel Economy
(miles/kg)1
Note: One kg of hydrogen is roughly equivalent to one gal of gasoline.
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45
Combined |
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43
City |
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48
Hwy |
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60
Combined |
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60
City |
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60
Hwy |
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| Range (miles) |
190 |
240 |
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Vehicle
Characteristics |
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| Vehicle Class |
Sport Utility Vehicle |
Midsize Car |
| Motor |
93kW (Continuous) Generator1
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| Type
of Fuel Cell |
Proton Exchange Membrane |
Proton Exchange Membrane |
| Energy
Storage Device |
250V Ni-MH1 |
288V Lithium Ion |
| Availability |
California, New York |
Southern California2 |
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1 kW - kilowatt; V - volt; kg - kilogram; Ni-MH = nickel-metal hydride
2 The Honda FCX Clarity will be leased to private individuals in select Southern California areas.
Honda's FCX Web Site
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