Fuel cell technology is the "ultimate solution" to reducing emissions from cars, according to Tony Whitehorn, Hyundai UK managing director.

Speaking to Metro, he said that while alternatives are "constantly improving the traditional combustion engine" they are just "interim propositions until fuel cell technology becomes a true reality".

Mr Whitehorn stressed that Hyundai is investing in "all solutions" that can help reduce emissions.

It comes after the launch of the carmaker's Blue2 hydrogen fuel cell concept at the recent Seoul Motor Show.

Codenamed HND-6, the Blue2 is Hyundai's first saloon-style Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle which it claims shows a "blueprint" for future saloons.

It is powered by a fuel cell electric system that delivers 90kW of power equivalent to around 120 bhp and fuel economy of 34.9km per litre.

Metro also reports that Honda, which produced fuel cell-powered FCX Clarity vehicles in 2008, believes that mass-produced hydrogen cars will start to appear within the next four years.

Sources:

Car companies bet on hydrogen being the future of road transport (07/07/11)



South Korea: Hyundai unveils fuel cell concept Blue2 (31/03/11) 

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