Since 2000, our members have placed more than 200 light duty vehicles in California and traveled more than one million miles on California’s roads and highways. The vehicles—one of the most visible faces of CaFCP—have supported hundreds of outreach events, carrying thousands of test riders. Over the next few years, our members will place fuel cell vehicles in independent, fleet demonstration projects throughout California.

These are the latest models:

	THE DAIMLER "F-Cell" FCV is the company's sixth generation in development. This vehicle, based on the European Mercedes-Benz A-Class, is built on a small reproduction line. F-Cell vehicles are to be leased to fleet customers. With this step, Daimler leaves the concept vehicle stage and sets another milestone on the way to the marketability of this promising propulsion technology.
	The FORD EDGE with HYSERIES DRIVE brings the latest fuel cell technology to life in a battery powered plug-in hybrid with a fuel cell that operates as an on-board charger. The vehicle operates in "battery only" mode for the first 25 miles. The fuel cell's sole function is to recharge the vehicle's lithium ion battery pack as needed, allowing this break-through technology to work like a portable generator, instead of an engine, as has been the case in previous fuel cell powered vehicles. The EDGE is Ford's 4th generation fuel cell vehicle.
	GENERAL MOTORS' goal is to be the first automaker to sell 1 million fuel cell vehicles. GM is demonstrating fuel cell vehicles, including Hy-wire and the HydroGen3 to the public and governmental officials around the world to reinforce its commitment to this technology and the speed at which the company is moving.
	Enabled by GENERAL MOTORS' fourth-generation fuel cell propulsion system, the Equinox Fuel Cell is a fully-functional crossover vehicle, engineered for 50,000 miles of life. Importantly, the Equinox Fuel Cell is able to start and operate in sub-freezing temperatures during its 50,000-mile life. It is expected to meet all applicable 2007 U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, and is equipped with a long list of standard safety features while providing all of the environmental benefits of hydrogen fuel cell technology. Apply for Project Driveway Test Program
	The FCX Clarity is HONDA's next-generation, hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle based on the entirely-new Honda V Flow fuel cell platform. Featuring improvements to driving range (270 miles), power, weight and efficiency, and a low-slung appearance previously unachievable in a fuel cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity marks the significant progress Honda continues to make in advancing the real-world performance of the hydrogen-powered fuel cell car. Honda began leasing limited numbers of EPA certified fuel cell vehicles to fleets in 2002, to individual customers beginning in 2005, and will begin leasing the all-new FCX Clarity in summer, 2008. For more information, see www.fcx.honda.com
	HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY is active in the effort to commercialize alternative energy, environmentally friendly automobiles. The Tucson FCEV is among the most commercially viable fuel cell prototypes, and Hyundai continues to explore fuel cell technologies for future applications.
	NISSAN'S environmental philosophy aims to achieve a symbiosis of people, vehicles, and nature. Nissan's R&D program includes various types of alternative fuel vehicles, including electric, natural gas, methanol, solar energy, and fuel cells. Nissan's cutting edge technologies showcase its commitment to environmental responsibility.
	The TOYOTA FCHV represents the advancement on the FCHV-4 prototype, which underwent 18 months and over 80,000 miles of real-world testing in California and Japan. On December 2, 2002, Toyota began leasing FCHVs in the US and Japan. The TOYOTA FCHV has a remarkable balance of high efficiency and a luxury car-like smooth,quiet ride.
	VOLKSWAGEN'S Touran HyMotion is the second generation fuel cell in development by Volkswagen. This vehicle, built on the Golf platform, is by far the most successful van available in Germany. On the long road towards implementing a fuel cell, Volkswagen is pursuing a multi-layered drive and fuel strategy to achieve further progress in ensuring mobility and reducing consumption and emissions in the short and medium term.

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