The concept car, called Necar 4, is the latest demonstration of progress on fuel cell cars as the world's automakers continue their race to bring such cars to market by 2004. Fuel cells convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity to power a vehicle. DaimlerChrysler says it is the first drivable fuel cell zero emissions passenger car, it seats five, emits zero emissions, and can travel 280 miles before refueling at normal highway speeds. The concept car, called Necar 4, is the latest demonstration of progress on fuel cell cars as the world's automakers continue their race to bring such cars to market by 2004.
Fuel cells convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity to power a vehicle.
Our challenge is to provide more earth-friendly vehicles without penalty of cost or convenience'' to customers. It can go as fast as 90 mph and travels 280 miles without refueling, Chrysler said. Other fuel cell cars have zero or near-zero emissions, depending on their fuel source. Fuel cells have the potential to be the most attractive alternative propulsion system for the long term,'' said Schrempp. But the demise of gas-powered cars is not imminent.