A British company has unveiled a hydrogen refuelling station and a hydrogen-powered car
which could revolutionise commuting while cutting fuel costs and CO2 emissions.
The conventional petrol-engined Ford Focus, which has completed successful urban commuting
trials, has been converted to run on hydrogen, which burns without emitting CO2, and could ultimately reduce drivers' dependence on fossil fuels.
The company involved, ITM Power Plc, has also revealed a hydrogen home refuelling station,
capable of producing the gas from water and electricity, which it says could ultimately offer drivers an alternative to conventional fuels and provide a new power source for homes and businesses. The station overcomes one of the fundamental stumbling blocks to a hydrogen
economy - the lack of hydrogen refuelling infrastructure and utility supply network.