General Motors Co. unveiled the latest prototype of their hybrid automobile called the GM Sequel at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Said to travel 300 miles before needing to be refueled, GMs Sequel uses Hydrogen fuel cell technology which emits water vapor from the tailpipe. While the auto industry still has lots of love gasoline, hydrogen vehicles appear to be more accepted than electric-powered cars. The Sequel has computerized motors independent on each wheel for controlling speed and braking, which the auto manufacturer says makes it accelerate, or perform, as good as standard sized cars in its class. GM is aiming to bring the cost of the Sequel down so that it can begin to sell fuel cell vehicles commercially in 2010.
- Seen at NYtimes
Joining GM for cleaner air - Ford Motor Company announced plans for four additional hybrid-electric vehicles in the next three years - expanding on the success of the acclaimed Ford Escape Hybrid introduced last year. For Ford hydrogen is the key alternative fuel of the future and this new announcement continues their push behind the technology. The state of Florida will the first customer for new Ford E-450 hydrogen internal combustion engine (ICE) buses next year, and discussions are under way with the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Prototypes of the E-450 buses - as well as Ford Escape Hybrid SUVs and Focus Fuel Cell Vehicles -are being used to shuttle media attending the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
