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vision of the future, today - powered by TH!NK
technologies
TH!NK, an enterprise of Ford Motor Company,
today unveiled a family size sedan powered by the
latest generation methanol reformer fuel cell
electric powertrain.
Based on the 2000 Ford Focus, the TH!NK FC5
(Fuel Cell - 5th generation) offers a realistic
vision of what a four-door family sedan could be in
the near future. With electric power from the
latest generation fuel cell technology, this
engineering prototype will deliver exceptional fuel
efficiency and ultra low emissions, while providing
similar range, top speed and performance to today's
gasoline models.
"Ford is a world leader in the development of
fuel cell technology and the FC5 is built around
the most advanced fuel cell installation yet
developed," said John Wallace, executive director
of TH!NK Group.
"By locating most of the fuel cell installation
beneath the vehicle floor, our engineers have given
the design team the freedom to create space for a
family-size vehicle," Wallace added.
Fuel Cell Technology: Driving the Future
Currently, fuel cells offer the most promising
solution for next generation family vehicles. Fuel
cells generate electricity by electrochemically
combining oxygen with hydrogen. The process is
efficient, silent and without combustion. In the
TH!NK FC5, the hydrogen is extracted from methanol,
which is readily available, easily stored and
handled and produces very low emissions. Utilizing
methanol, the fuel cell system reduces emissions
dramatically compared to a conventional gasoline
vehicle. Moreover, there are virtually no carbon
monoxide, nitrogen oxides or particulates, which
are major contributors to urban smog.
Look for more information stay tuned to
ElectricCars.com!
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