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 developing electric vehicles . The Los Angeles Auto Show is currently attracting huge crowds who have come to assess the competition , as EV manufacturers such as Ford are starting to see competition from the likes of Toyota , Honda and Hyundai , all touting new fuel cell vehicles . ZEVs are big business in California , with the state providing up to $ 100 m p.a . to fund alternative energy and vehicle projects . It remains to be seen which form of ZEV tech will win ( electric or fuel cell ) ; especially as some , like Toyota , are covering both bases planning a new electric Chevy and experimenting with fuel cell technology .
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. ZEVs are big business in California, with the state providing up to $100m p.a. to fund alternative fuel and vehicle projects. 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.