Friday, June 6th, 2008
Greener Cars on the Road?
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Among the concept cars at the NY auto show was Honda's FCX concept - a hydrogen fuel cell car. According to Sage Marie, Manager of Honda Public Relations, the FCX concept is slated to go into production in 2008. (Credits: Produced by Flora Lichtman) Viewed 4538 times. See More Videos
Is the automobile landscape changing in the US? Honda plans to lease at least 200 fuel cell vehicles in the US over the next three years. The leases on the car, called the FCX Clarity, will be offered only in California, where a network of hydrogen refueling stations is being installed. Also this week, automaker General Motors announced it was shifting production away from massive SUVs towards smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles, and shuttering four factories in the process. The company also announced that it was going ahead with plans for an electric car, known as the Volt, which should be in dealerships by 2010. In this segment, we'll talk about the changing options you'll be seeing in the country's car showrooms. Are greener highways on the horizon?
Guests
Stephen Ellis
Manager of Fuel Cell Marketing
American Honda Motor Company
Torrance, California
Related Links
- Honda FCX Clarity - Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle
- Jalopnik: Honda FCX Clarity
- Motor Trend: Honda FCX Clarity
- Detroit Free Press: General Motors to cease production at 4 factories
- GM Press Release: GM Announces New Products, Capacity Adjustments; Continues Transformation of North American Business
Segment produced by:Annette Heist
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Friday, June 6th, 2008
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