Honda rolls out new zero-emission car

[DemonKnightDK]

if emits water, iirc I read that adding more water to the atmospher will actually cause more global warming that any other green house gas... for proof of the effect moisture has on temp, come to any state that hits close 90 Degrees and has 80-100% humidity... ends up feeling like 120*... I dont want to live in a rain forrest sorry to say.

[benroethig]

Originally Posted by Sporer65

Good job Honda. But I wonder how how the cars are going to be refueled.

That's why these tests do them in isolated pockets. Fueling stations are going to be few and far between.

[Stéphane Dumas]

Originally Posted by benroethig

That's why these tests do them in isolated pockets. Fueling stations are going to be few and far between.

I wonder if for a imterim period, they could built some flex-fuel engine who can use hydrogen and gas just like the BMW-7 and the Ford Super-chief concept-truck showed in 2006 (and was also plan to use E85)? That could ease the transition.

[joemac]

So they flew this car over to the states, why fly it when they have several ships arriving daily from land of the rising sun? Seems putting on the slow boat would have been the more environmentally correct thing to do, being as it's a ZERO emissions car.

[benroethig]

Originally Posted by Stéphane Dumas

I wonder if for a imterim period, they could built some flex-fuel engine who can use hydrogen and gas just like the BMW-7 and the Ford Super-chief concept-truck showed in 2006 (and was also plan to use E85)? That could ease the transition.

in theory, but hydrogen isn't terribly efficient. That 7-series with a V-12 produced about as much power as a V6.

[Ambalanche]

I wonder if Honda will be labled the manufacturer that Killed the Hydrogen car after they pry these away from screaming greenies when their leases are up and crush them!!

[stormwatcher]

I wish they wouldn't give special preference to leasing these vehicles to Hollywood stars.

[genjy]

Is it just me or is that Honda FCX Clarity a really good looking car?




BTW, here's Honda's official FCX Clarity site: http://automobiles.honda.com/fcx-clarity/

[Saturn69]

Originally Posted by Joevette

this isn't news, i remember hearing about this car a long time ago, prob 1-2 years, why is it news a again?

1-2 years? The FCX Clarity was announced last year, about 6-7 months ago actually. It's news because the first car was available for the customer.

[Saturn69]

Originally Posted by DemonKnightDK

if emits water, iirc I read that adding more water to the atmospher will actually cause more global warming that any other green house gas... for proof of the effect moisture has on temp, come to any state that hits close 90 Degrees and has 80-100% humidity... ends up feeling like 120*... I dont want to live in a rain forrest sorry to say.

Do you realize how much water vapor it would take to make the planet a rainforest? Sensationalism and paranoia are alive and well. You must also realize that when the water vapor goes up, it'll cool and come back down as..get this...RAIN! Yeah! Rain also goes into rivers, oceans and streams. I don't think we're in any danger of turning the Earth into Dagobah anytime soon with Hydrogen fuel cells. Oy vey.

[TruckMan]

Originally Posted by genjy

Is it just me or is that Honda FCX Clarity a really good looking car?

It's just you. Though it does look better than a Prius, I'll give you that.

[Saturn69]

Originally Posted by genjy

Is it just me or is that Honda FCX Clarity a really good looking car?




BTW, here's Honda's official FCX Clarity site: http://automobiles.honda.com/fcx-clarity/

It's not just you, I think it's pretty cool looking. Love the interior as well, I'd drive it.

[genjy]

Originally Posted by Saturn69

1-2 years? The FCX Clarity was announced last year, about 6-7 months ago actually. It's news because the first car was available for the customer.

Yeah... Honda is really good at keeping things under-hyped. The FCX Concept came out like a year ago.

Ta da! It's in production now.

[johnstarnes]

Originally Posted by genjy

Is it just me or is that Honda FCX Clarity a really good looking car?




BTW, here's Honda's official FCX Clarity site: http://automobiles.honda.com/fcx-clarity/

I agree.....I think it is a stunner, wonderful cab forward design that Dodge had explored so beautifully with the Intrepid.

[osv_alero]

Huh? I find that to be one of the ugliest cars out there. You guys must be joking about the looks.