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Recently Tested Vehicles

Fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) are not yet for sale in the United States. However, manufacturers are producing small fleets of FCVs for evaluation and have estimated the fuel economy of some vehicles using EPA test procedures. Fuel economy estimates and other information for recently tested vehicles are provided below.

2012 Honda

FCX Clarity

Honda FCX Clarity

2012 Mercedes-Benz

F-Cell

Mercedes F-Cell
Fuel Economy and Driving Range

Fuel Economy (miles/kg)

Note: One kg of hydrogen is roughly equivalent to one gallon of gasoline.

Hydrogen
60
Combined
60
City
60
Hwy
Hydrogen
52
Combined
52
City
53
Hwy
Range (miles) 240 190
Vehicle Characteristics
Vehicle Class Midsize Car Small Station Wagon
Motor DC Brushless 100kW DC Permanent Magnet (brushless)
Type of Fuel Cell Proton Exchange Membrane Proton Exchange Membrane
Energy Storage Device 288V Lithium Ion 216V Lithium Ion
Availability California1 California1

kW = kilowatt; V = volt; kg = kilogram

1 The Honda FCX Clarity and Mercedes-Benz F-Cell will be leased to private individuals in select California areas.