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ZAP Releases the World's First Hybrid Hydrogen Electric Vehicle February 2005The hydrogen economy is one step closer with the announcement by ZAP and Anuvu Incorporated of the availability this year of the first hydrogen fuel cell consumer vehicle, on display now at one of the world's largest technology tradeshows, CES, in Las Vegas&ZAP unveiled the hydrogen fuel cell powered pickup as well as a new lithium battery technology at the Consumer Electronics Show. ZAP is forming a new division of the Company to focus on advanced energy technologies alongside its efforts to market advanced transportation. ZAP's fuel cell technology partner, Anuvu Incorporated, converted the Nissan Frontier 4-door pick-up truck on display at CES. An innovative hybrid fuel cell system powers the vehicle on hydrogen and electricity. With seating for four, a 44-cubic feet cargo bed, power windows, power door locks, and air conditioning, the truck also works like a generator providing a standard 120-volt AC source for powering external machinery and appliances, from power tools to a whole campsite. "We believe this to be the first time a fuel cell vehicle has been offered for sale to the public," said Craig Newhouse, Ph.D., Anuvu's National Sales Director. "Fuel cell technology has advanced to the point where it is no longer a secret: the technology to drive a zero-emission hydrogen automobile is already here, years ahead of government expectations." ZAP calls Anuvu's fuel cell systems "fuel cell hybrids" because they run on both hydrogen and electricity, like the gasoline-hybrids currently on the market. Unlike the gasoline hybrids, the by-product of Anuvu's technology is water vapor and nitrogen, classifying it as a "zero emission vehicle." Last month ZAP signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Anuvu of Sacramento, California for its patented Power-X(TM) hydrogen fuel cell engine systems. According to Anuvu, ZAP's purchase order for the Power-X(TM) PEM fuel cell engine is the largest in fuel cell history. The two Northern California companies are working to be the first to begin delivering production fuel cell vehicles this year. ZAP CEO Steve Schneider claims it is another opportunity to take the lead in introducing automotive innovations into the marketplace for ZAP, which helped pioneer the market for electric cars, scooters and bicycles. SOURCE: EnergiePortal24 | ||
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