Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Posted by Roberto
1:10 AM
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ZERO-EMISSION CYCLES
The Future
Hydrogen-powered scooters, motorbikes that are faster to market than cars.
The Product
Intelligent Energy, a British firm relocating to California, has developed an hydrogen-powered motorbike, which is expected to sell for about $6,000. The motorcycle's fuel cell develops the equivalent of eight horsepower, good for speeds up to 50 miles an hour. The cycle has a range of about 100 miles on a tank of fuel. Currently, a hydrogen fill-up would cost about $3.
The Opportunity
The bike is so quiet it's kind of like riding a horse. The fuel cell itself can be pulled out and carried around like a small suitcase. The company says it foresees one day being able to use the same fuel cell for different applications, such as a boat.
The Problem
Few hydrogen filling stations. In California, there are 40 existing or planned hydrogen fueling sites and a goal for up to 100 by 2010.
Intelligent Energy
USA Today Article
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