Automakers

Hybrid choices will multiply until fuel cell technology arrives

While the Ford Focus FCV hybrid fuel cell vehicle appears no different than a conventional Focus, the floorpan contains a hydrogen fuel cell and auxiliary energy system that can supply electricity to the powertrain. A hydrogen tank is in the trunk. The FCV also has a nickel metal-hydride battery pack and a brake-by-wire regenerative braking system.
RT
By:
Richard Truett
October 31, 2005 05:00 AM
Primary suppliers

Companies providing hybrid and fuel cell technology

Hybrids

  • Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd.

  • Robert Bosch GmbH

  • Continental Teves

  • Delphi Corp.

  • Denso Corp.

  • General Motors

  • Matsushita Battery

  • Panasonic EV Energy

  • Toyota Motor Corp.

  • Visteon Corp.

  • ZF Friedrichshafen AG

    Fuel cells

  • Ballard Power Systems Inc.

  • Delphi Corp.

  • DuPont Automotive

  • General Motors

  • UTC Fuel Cells

  • The early optimism for hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles got a reality check this year. With the exception of General Motors, virtually no automaker, supplier, energy company or government official expects fuel cell vehicles to be ready for mass production until at least 2020.

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