Major trial of hydrogen-fuelled cars in Britain
A car which does the equivalent of 300 miles per gallon and produces water instead of exhaust fumes is set to be trialled in Leicester.
Makers say that if all goes as expected in the 12-month test, they will start production of around 5,000 of the eco-friendly vehicles per year.
The Riversimple car is a two-seater which has a range of 240 miles on each tank of hydrogen and accelerates from 0-30mph in 5.5 seconds.
In tests, 30 of the cars will be made available for drivers in Leicester to rent… presumably the test being how many people point an laugh.
It's hoped the project will help identify the best places for hydrogen pumps to be installed and how the cars will be used.
Makers say that if all goes as expected in the 12-month test, they will start production of around 5,000 of the eco-friendly vehicles per year.
The Riversimple car is a two-seater which has a range of 240 miles on each tank of hydrogen and accelerates from 0-30mph in 5.5 seconds.
In tests, 30 of the cars will be made available for drivers in Leicester to rent… presumably the test being how many people point an laugh.