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Hyundai delivers keys to first Tucson Fuel Cell customer; leasing for $499/mo, with unlimited free fueling; first drive

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In an event combining a first-customer ceremony and a media drive, Tustin (California) Hyundai’s Dealer Principal, John Patterson, handed over the keys to Hyundai’s first mass-produced Tucson Fuel Cell crossover ( earlier post ) to Timothy Bush, the first Hyundai Fuel Cell customer, with Hyundai executives in attendance. Tucson Fuel Cell.

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Hyundai completes development of 3rd generation fuel cell vehicle; targeting mass production in 2015

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Tucson ix Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle. Hyundai Motor Company has completed development of its next-generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle—the Tucson ix Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV)—and will begin testing next year with an eye toward 2015 mass production. ix FCEV Tucson FCEV. Click to enlarge. Drive system.

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Ipsos poll finds 64% of Canadians would consider buying or leasing fuel cell vehicle if available

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Three quarters (75%) of Canadians “agree” (32% strongly/44% somewhat) that they would “ like to have a car that is not powered by traditional gasoline ”, while only one in four (25%) “disagree” (7% strongly/18% somewhat) that they would like to drive such a car. The Ipsos poll was conducted between 27 May and 1 June 2015 on behalf of Hyundai.

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Federal Gas Tax, Electric Harley Davidson, Hyundai Fuel Cell Economics: Today's Car News

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Today on Green Car Reports: Two senators propose increases to the Federal gasoline and diesel taxes, Harley Davidson introduces an electric motorcycle, and the 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell earns zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) credits instead of dollars. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Hyundai NEXO FCEV and Kona electric CUV win spots in 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engines

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The NEXO is Hyundai’s flagship vehicle and improves upon the Tucson FCEV. The NEXO can be refueled in as little as five minutes, allowing a consumer lifestyle very similar to a comparable gasoline-powered SUV in terms of range and refueling speed. liter); the Gamma I-4 in 2012; the hydrogen fuel cell powertrain in 2015; the Nu (2.0-liter

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Hyundai to offer Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle to LA-area retail customers in spring 2014; Honda, Toyota show latest FCV concepts targeting 2015 launch

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Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell. At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai announced plans to offer its next-generation Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle for the US market for $499 per month, including unlimited free hydrogen refueling and At Your Service Valet Maintenance at no extra cost. HYUNDAI TUCSON FUEL CELL. Click to enlarge.

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Sandia Labs and NREL leading new DOE hydrogen infrastructure project; H2FIRST

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More innovative, efficient hydrogen fueling stations, making them competitive with conventional gasoline stations and more consumer-friendly. Toyota will begin selling its Fuel Cell Vehicle in 2015.

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