They are fun, responsive, and quiet. Significant fuel savings will help offset any slight difference in initial price. Two hybrids are on sale throughout the United States. Most of the other automakers have announced their intention to market hybrids in the next several years. These vehicles create power through the reaction of hydrogen and oxygen.
Fuel cells can use a number of different fuel sources.
Fuel-cell vehicles will have the same range as today's cars and trucks. With no fuel cells close to entering showrooms, it is impossible to predict cost. But the major automakers are investing heavily in this technology, indicating their belief in its marketability. These fuels are particularly well suited for use in vehicle fleets. For the passenger car market, alternative fuels offer an important step toward a clean car future that combines advanced technology and clean fuel.