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teafortwo Champion Author Washington Posts:22,102 Points:1,384,565 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:13:25 AM Ignore teafortwo Report Abuse BMW and Toyota have finalized a deal for the future of each automaker's hydrogen fuel cell technology. The agreement will mean BMW licenses future fuel cell technology from Toyota, and marks the latest point in the two automakers' recent cooperations. BMW will begin developing a prototype fuel cell vehicle in 2015, for the potential market release of a production car in 2020, says the Nikkei (via Automotive News). The German luxury automaker has previously experimented with hydrogen in internal combustion engines, but is set to expand its portfolio with a fuel-cell vehicle--the likes of which Toyota has been continually developing for several years now. Most recently, Toyota revealed the FCV-R concept. A midsize vehicle with a Prius-like silhouette (but typical concept car deta Visit greencarreports.com for full article

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BMW and Toyota have finalized a deal for the future of each automaker's hydrogen fuel cell technology.

The agreement will mean BMW licenses future fuel cell technology from Toyota, and marks the latest point in the two automakers' recent cooperations.

BMW will begin developing a prototype fuel cell vehicle in 2015, for the potential market release of a production car in 2020, says the Nikkei (via Automotive News).

The German luxury automaker has previously experimented with hydrogen in internal combustion engines, but is set to expand its portfolio with a fuel-cell vehicle--the likes of which Toyota has been continually developing for several years now.

Most recently, Toyota revealed the FCV-R concept. A midsize vehicle with a Prius-like silhouette (but typical concept car deta
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DanMtz Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,345 Points:1,241,375 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jan 26, 2013 8:35:33 AM Ignore DanMtz Report Abuse Good, I want to drive a Toyota-priced BMW.
carolfitz4438 Sophomore Author New York Posts:248 Points:184,410 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 26, 2013 6:53:25 AM Ignore carolfitz4438 Report Abuse Exciting
jrs4125 Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,753 Points:590,770 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 26, 2013 4:21:57 AM Ignore jrs4125 Report Abuse Alrighty then
NHLiveFree Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:11,083 Points:1,621,355 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 9:50:22 PM Ignore NHLiveFree Report Abuse The fuel cell technology is already well developed BigTruc. Fuel cells powered by hydrogen are the future for much of our energy needs. It is time for a true clean,renewable and abundant energy source. Honda, Toyota, and BMW do not invest in uncertain technology.
PDQBlues Champion Author San Diego Posts:7,069 Points:1,447,350 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 7:15:59 PM Ignore PDQBlues Report Abuse Interesting.
bston Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,815 Points:641,300 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 6:03:56 PM Ignore bston Report Abuse Impressive.
BigTruc All-Star Author Memphis Posts:957 Points:780,540 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 3:42:57 PM Ignore BigTruc Report Abuse No tellin' what fuel cells will be made from.
Prodaddy Champion Author Houston Posts:8,375 Points:1,894,210 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 3:05:50 PM Ignore Prodaddy Report Abuse Sounds like they will be gasoline free
oilfreak All-Star Author Houston Posts:687 Points:36,885 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 2:18:45 PM Ignore oilfreak Report Abuse Let's see if this concept is successful in the long run.
rcornel All-Star Author San Diego Posts:721 Points:227,285 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 12:59:11 PM Ignore rcornel Report Abuse Let's wait and see.
gasrat6083 Champion Author Long Island Posts:3,476 Points:1,162,130 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 9:42:13 AM Ignore gasrat6083 Report Abuse We'll see.
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mmcentire Sophomore Author Arkansas Posts:129 Points:333,850 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 9:20:23 AM Ignore mmcentire Report Abuse 2020? wow!
drakeman70 Sophomore Author Vermont Posts:110 Points:41,215 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 8:37:09 AM Ignore drakeman70 Report Abuse well see if it is feasible on a commercial scale.
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,181 Points:2,370,395 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 8:27:52 AM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse good, keep it in germany
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csblesson Champion Author Texas Posts:1,806 Points:351,925 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 7:16:55 AM Ignore csblesson Report Abuse Good, if the prices are reasonable, it will be successful
fora_7 All-Star Author Montreal Posts:862 Points:206,405 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 7:14:07 AM Ignore fora_7 Report Abuse so what
amerk73 Champion Author Dallas Posts:7,045 Points:1,620,105 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 7:00:50 AM Ignore amerk73 Report Abuse good for them
Tacodan Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:2,313 Points:653,215 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 6:51:12 AM Ignore Tacodan Report Abuse this will be the future ..............
335d1 Champion Author Virginia Posts:2,376 Points:758,070 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 6:35:10 AM Ignore 335d1 Report Abuse Interesting technology, hope it can work in large scale.
coughlin Champion Author San Jose Posts:5,180 Points:1,116,890 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:49:11 AM Ignore coughlin Report Abuse Fuel cells can be sold anywhere.
SUPERSTEVIEO Champion Author Quebec Posts:3,523 Points:787,115 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:36:42 AM Ignore SUPERSTEVIEO Report Abuse wondwe how the refueling will happen.... and where will the fuel be made and transported... from small generation plants so the travel distance is short?
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iFueler Champion Author Durham Posts:64,353 Points:177,550 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 3:48:59 AM Ignore iFueler Report Abuse this technology has been on the horizon for some time .........
teafortwo Champion Author Washington Posts:22,102 Points:1,384,565 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 3:02:55 AM Ignore teafortwo Report Abuse Interesting collaboration between major players in transportation.
heydano67 Champion Author California Posts:1,661 Points:357,435 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 2:53:06 AM Ignore heydano67 Report Abuse nice to work together
Eugenian Champion Author Oregon Posts:1,857 Points:361,155 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 2:52:07 AM Ignore Eugenian Report Abuse I wonder if this technology will ever take off.
Ltdc Champion Author Long Island Posts:7,210 Points:1,676,895 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 2:17:16 AM Ignore Ltdc Report Abuse Should save them money on development.
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GasHunter0007 Veteran Author California Posts:289 Points:167,625 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 1:34:08 AM Ignore GasHunter0007 Report Abuse East meets west. We'll see how this plays out.
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teamsimons Champion Author South Carolina Posts:2,468 Points:500,695 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 1:19:06 AM Ignore teamsimons Report Abuse Wow, a cross-brand agreement! That's the first time we've ever heard about that. What impact will this have on gas prices?
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TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:8,741 Points:1,975,675 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 1:08:52 AM Ignore TBONE3 Report Abuse These two will do it right! Can't wait.
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mfeldstein Champion Author Ottawa Posts:8,166 Points:1,929,405 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 1:06:05 AM Ignore mfeldstein Report Abuse I'm hanging in for hydrogen fuel cells.
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Kawibiker Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,170 Points:204,475 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 1:04:32 AM Ignore Kawibiker Report Abuse new tech will take awhile.. hope they can get something going.. but no matter what they do, it will all come at a price.. either in their product, or how to refuel it or recharge it. or the cost up front for the car that has the new tech.. go motorcycling.. it is cheaper.
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