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Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Electric

The eTV program is interested in fuel-cell technology because it may obtain near-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, provides an alternative to fossil fuels and has the potential to provide a clean means of transportation for Canadians. Fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCV) are similar to battery electric vehicles. However, rather than electricity being generated through a reversible electrochemical reaction, it is generated through an irreversible electrochemical reaction of hydrogen with oxygen.

The eTV program includes both fuel-cell electric vehicles and vehicles with a hydrogen internal combustion engine in its fleet. Choose a vehicle using the thumbnail below as a link. Each vehicle's page includes pictures, a downloadable technical sheet and, where available, a test plan and test results.

GMC Sierra 1500 Hydrogen Truck
GMC Sierra 1500 Hydrogen Truck


 Ford Focus Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV)
Ford Focus Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV)
Nissan X-Trail FCV
Nissan X-Trail FCV


Watch the video on hydrogen vehicles to learn more about this emerging technology.

 Video snapshot - Hydrogen Vehicles


To view the video, click on a link below. The video can be viewed in the format that best suits your computer's configuration. For explanations of the different formats, please see our Multimedia Help page.


Additional Information

Modelling Hydrogen (H2) Release in an Underground Parking Facility (HTML) (PDF)


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Date modified:
2011-01-13