Yesterday, the Honda FCX Clarity was named as the 2009 World Green Car at the New York International Auto Show. The FCX Clarity was one of over 25 vehicles nominated including the smart ed, Telsa Roaster and the Toyota IQ.

“Jurors felt that “The FCX clarity is an utterly real, hydrogen-fueled luxury sedan that provides the amenities people expect in a premium car with 430 km range, fuel consumption of about 3.3 litres/100 km (72 mpg US) equivalent and zero tailpipe emissions. While there is only so much the automotive industry can do when it comes to this technology - governments need to come onboard to help create a true refueling infrastructure - Honda must be credited for taking a bold step in leasing FCX Clarity to customers in California for US$600 per month. There’s still a long way to go before fuel-cell cars will become a commercial success, but hats off to Honda for continuing to advance this expensive technology during a time when every cent counts.” Source: PR Newswire

This is the second time that Honda has received recognition for its green cars – in 2006, the Honda Civic Hybrid was named as the winner of the World Green Car Award.

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