DaimlerChrysler Testing More than 100 Fuel Cell Vehicles Worldwide

Will the hydrogen fuel cell ever become a reality for everyday drivers? Thats a question many concerned about the quality of our environment have asked, hoping that a technology that emits only water vapor can some day populate the highways and byways of the world.

Mercedes-Benz may be that much closer to this goal, however, having reported that its fleet of six A-Class cars running "F-Cell" hydrogen fuel cells have

Mercedes-Benz has reported that its fleet of six A-Class cars running "F-Cell" hydrogen fuel cells have now been on Singapores road for an entire year. (Photo: Mercedes-Benz U.S.A.)

Mercedes-Benz chose Singapore because of its extreme weather conditions, and the need to test for long-term reliability. Tropical temperatures with

UPS is testing fuel cell-equipped Sprinter vans within the delivery companys U.S. fleet. (Photo: DaimlerChrysler)

If you werent aware, DaimlerChrysler undertook the largest trial of fuel cell vehicle of any automaker worldwide, in 2003. The test includes more than one hundred cars, vans and buses, used in various climates, hot and cold, around the world.

For instance, UPS is testing fuel cell-equipped Sprinter vans within its U.S. fleet, and 30 fuel cell-powered Mercedes-Benz Citaro city buses are in

There are 60 A-Class F-Cell vehicles cruising around the U.S., Japan and Singapore. (Photo: Mercedes-Benz U.S.A.)

Of the models being tested, the greatest proportion is made up of A-Class F-Cell vehicles, with 60 in use across the U.S., Japan and Singapore, and a total of 230,000 miles logged.

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