On their own Honda intends to reach the aim of the fuel cell car from own resources, and also faster than the competitors. Battery exhausted Honda USA has stopped the production of battery cars. In the face of the extremely moderate market success costs were too high. During the last three years less than 2400 vehicles were sold or leased in the whole USA, most of them to Californian companies or authorities which wanted to meet their legal obligations to reduce emissions. The development work will now be concentrated on fuel cells.
Experts consider the decision to be an important signal.
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