Hyundai Motor Co. has begun U.S. leasing of its first fuel cell automobile in Southern California. The Tucson Fuel Cell, a small SUV, uses the same motor as a battery-powered car, has a 265-mile range, and emits only water vapor rather than greenhouse gasses. The car also boasts a fuel cell refill time of just 10 minutes, according to Hyundai.
Although currently only available for leasing, Hyundai plans to make the Tucson Fuel Cell available outside of California when public hydrogen refueling infrastructure expands throughout the US.
As an added incentive for early consumers, Hyundai is offering free hydrogen refueling as part of each lease.
