Ford Focus FCV

In 2001, Ford created 30 Fuel Cell powered vehicles for testing. While Ford did have Hybrids out around this time, the FCV differed in a few key ways. The FCV was powered by a Ballard 902 Fuel Cell & Proton Exchange Membrane stack, which it would then convert to electricity to run the electric motors & charge the onboard battery. The only byproduct from the hydrogen powered FCV is pure H2O.

The FCV was stated to have a range of around 200 miles, produced 87BHP & 197lb/ft of torque, and had a top speed of 80 miles per hour. The FCV also borrowed technologies from other hybrids, such as regenerative braking. Reviews from the time stated that while it was not a quick vehicle, it had more than enough power to navigate busy city streets and was both quiet and compliant on the roads.

We have been unable to find any photos of under-the-hood, but we did find this picture of the hydrogen tank in the trunk.