Asian automakers focussing on fuel cells to power their new zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) are opening up the contest to define emission free motoring in California, which had previously been focussed on battery electric vehicles. The Los Angeles Auto Show is currently drawing huge crowds who have come to assess the competition, as EV manufacturers such as Tesla are starting to see competition from the likes of Toyota, Honda and Hyundai, all touting new fuel cell vehicles. In a bid to attract more attention to zero-emissions vehicles, California has launched an online survey that asks consumers about what they think will be important for them when it comes to buying a ZEV. Most electric battery-powered cars on the market run for fewer than 100 miles between recharging stops. It remains to be seen which form of ZEV tech will win (battery or fuel cell); especially as some, like GM, are covering both bases planning a new electric Chevy and experimenting with fuel cell tech.
Asian automakers focussing on fuel cells to power their new zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) are opening up the contest to define emission free motoring in California, which had previously been focussed on battery electric vehicles. The Los Angeles Auto Show is currently drawing huge crowds who have come to assess the competition, as EV manufacturers such as Tesla are starting to see competition from the likes of Toyota, Honda and Hyundai, all touting new fuel cell vehicles. In a bid to attract more attention to zero-emissions vehicles, California has launched an online survey that asks consumers about what they think will be important for them when it comes to buying a ZEV. It remains to be seen which form of ZEV tech will win (battery or fuel cell); especially as some, like GM, are covering both bases planning a new electric Chevy and experimenting with fuel cell tech.