Quentin Willson test drives Ford fuel cell prototypes

Submitted by Mike W at Revolve on 5 June 2007 - 8:00am

Motoring writer and presenter, Quentin Willson shares his views on zero emission motoring after taking part in the Revolve Eco-Rally from Brighton to London. He drove hydrogen fuel cell powered prototypes from Ford, a Focus FCV and a Ford Explorer FCV. Despite the fact that the Explorer is an SUV, the only emission coming from the exhaust was water and the only audible noise was from the big fat nobbly tyres. The European debut of this concept car proved controversial and some spectators wondered if a fuel-cell powered SUV is really necessary. After all, the only reason urban SUVs became popular is because of a loop-hole in the strict Californian emissions regulations. However, the fact that all the prototypes reached the finish line, proves that zero emission motoring is closer than some people think.

Ford Explorer FCV front grille, originally uploaded by xtsg.