Hydrogen fuel cell technology

Automaker

Automotive

Energy Research and Development

A vehicle powered by electricity, in this case, a small, two-seater designed for urban environments.

A technology that combines hydrogen and oxygen in a clean, electrochemical process to generate power, releasing only water vapor as a byproduct.

Focuses on creating new catalysts, particularly to reduce the amount of platinum needed in fuel cells, thereby lowering costs.

United States

Japan

A hydrogen-powered vehicle planned for launch by Toyota, expected to cost around $50,000 and benefit from reduced fuel cell costs by 2020.

Vehicles developed by Mercedes-Benz that utilize hydrogen fuel cells for power. Initial plans for mass production by 2015 were delayed.