Equinox Fuel Cell Vehicle Project
Project Driveway is off at full steam, and I am trying to stay on top of it. Chevrolet is heavily investing in the Fuel Cell effort, trying to help promote National independence from Oil-producing countries, and eventually cleaning up the environment.
If you haven't heard, they will be working with 100 average consumers to place Fuel Cell Vehicles into the public. This is similar to the amazing and popular EV1 project, only much more specific and targeted. I am doing everything possible to try to be on that select list. My wife, Jackie, and I are very excited for Fuel Cell technology and especially we are excited to help Chevrolet work to comply with the emissions requirements that the government is mandating.
Please check back regularly for new info and updates as they develop. And don't forget to check Chevy's site! http://www.chevrolet.com/fuelcell/
Thank you!
-Ben
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Awesome, Ben. This sounds so exciting. Of COURSE I think you and Jackie should be driving one of these things, as they would give instant "appeal" just by the fact that you two were in it :)
But really, it sounds awesome, I can't believe that GM is already this close to putting these things out!
I had to check the GM website to triple check that it's really 100% gasoline free. That's amazing. I thought this would not happen until 20 years from now.
We would definitely want to buy one if it could fall in our price range (Tom's looking to replace his commuter car in the future)
Anyway, I'll be checking back and see how it's going...
This is very a exciting technology, but I heard one industry expert quoted as saying it will take twenty to thirty years to build a viable refueling infrastructure. Do you think it's possible to implement FCVs in a meaningful way earlier than that--while I'm still in the market for a car?
FCV's won't be available for purchase ANY time soon. The infrastructure is already in place. Most fueling stations use electricity to generate hydrogen on the site. This is the most practical solution available, as it requires no modification to existing fueling stations, other than added in the converters.
Hi Jacqlyn,
You were always ready to do the new good thing. Good luck, this is a wonderful project and a great technology. I hope it all works out for you. Stop by when you are on campus.
Best to you both,
Bob Bjorklund
Chair of Management
Woodbury University
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