While most of them do not even have a hybrid model on offer, and European manufacturers in particular will need to be ready for series production of their first gasoline electric engines for two to years, Honda is already launching the first series-produced fuel cell-hydrogen PKW for the end consumer in 2009. First in Japan and the USA, the FCX will be on the market. filling unit that “distils” the necessary hydrogen from the local propane gas connection for the fuel cell. With a range of 270 miles, the owners can thus cover 95% of the daily mobility needs. In addition, the companies BP, Chevron (Jet) and Shell together with Air Products will expand the gas station network with hydrogen pumps. More details can be found here.