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had a chance last week to take a spin in the Mercedes F-Cell, the hydrogen fuel cell car based on the A-Class subcompact (sold in Europe and Australia but not in the SUV-loving U.S. of A.). It’s pretty cool. Turn the ignition key and the F-Cell remains silent except for a warp-drive sound as the system revs up. The ride is smooth and quiet, though the sci-fi sounds effects get louder as the car accelerates. The F-Cell drives and handles like a conventional vehicle – which is the point Mercedes (DCX) likes to make. The fuel-cell system is totally contained in the engine compartment – no bulky tanks or other equipment in the trunk. Mercedes is mum on when F-Cell will, if ever, hit the dealerships but a second-generation version of the car is in the works.
Driving the Mercedes F-Cell Hydrogen Car
November 2, 2006 by Todd Woody
Green Wombat 
I drove the same Mercedes F-Cell in October in Anaheim, California at a ride and drive featuring about 8 hydrogen cars. More people were curious about driving the F-Cell, it seemed, because it was a Mercedes.
I had the opportunity to drive the F-Cell at a Mercedes AMG event at the California Speedway. ALthough not nearly an AMG, the drive was sweet. I expected golf cart performance, but this car really moved, at least up to 40. The guys there even had 2 F-Cells drag race on another (A race against an AMG would’ve been unfair). Tommy Kendall put us amatuers to shame with a great Autocross time in it too.
i was just wondering..if there are any hybrogen cars/vans in commercial use at the moment. If yes, who do you go and see to get one???
i was just wondering..if there are any hybrogen cars/vans in commercial use at the moment. If yes, who do you go and see to get one???
i was just wondering..if there are any hybrogen cars/vans in commercial use at the moment. If yes, who do you go and see to get one???