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**RobRich** · May 8th, 2009, 01:06 PM

Expect hydrogen-powered passenger cars more like around the 2020 to 2025 time frame. It is not for the lack of being able to produce them, but instead for a lack of a viable fuel distribution network.

Then again, even if fuel is available, look at what is happening to alternative fuel vehicles like the Civic GX. IIRC, I have heard rumors that Honda is thinking about dropping it.

Honda Civic GX - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Hybrid is the industry buzzword, which is depressing considering the cost and environmental impact of the batteries involved. Manufacturers like Toyota could just as easily replace the drivetrain of the Prius with a direct injection I4 and probably turn even better MPG than the hybrid model.

I am reminded of a local shop building a Honda Insight with a K20a swap. 200HP I4 and six-speed trans in a lightweight aluminum car with an extremely aerodynamic body. Reportedly delivered ~48MPG for highway cruising, yet delivered a horsepower to weight potential more like that of a Lotus sports car.

K20a INSIGHT by LHT - Tampa Racing

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RobRich Anime Otaku Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Tampa, FL USA Posts: 108,969 Blog Entries: 15	Expect hydrogen-powered passenger cars more like around the 2020 to 2025 time frame. It is not for the lack of being able to produce them, but instead for a lack of a viable fuel distribution network. Then again, even if fuel is available, look at what is happening to alternative fuel vehicles like the Civic GX. IIRC, I have heard rumors that Honda is thinking about dropping it. Honda Civic GX - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Hybrid is the industry buzzword, which is depressing considering the cost and environmental impact of the batteries involved. Manufacturers like Toyota could just as easily replace the drivetrain of the Prius with a direct injection I4 and probably turn even better MPG than the hybrid model. I am reminded of a local shop building a Honda Insight with a K20a swap. 200HP I4 and six-speed trans in a lightweight aluminum car with an extremely aerodynamic body. Reportedly delivered ~48MPG for highway cruising, yet delivered a horsepower to weight potential more like that of a Lotus sports car. K20a INSIGHT by LHT - Tampa Racing __________________ Robert Richmond \| TechIMO Community Relations Director Infinite perceptions. One reality. FanFiction.Net - Unleash your imagination.