The hydrogen sold at True Zero stations today is transported in from facilities producing hydrogen for industrial uses. Two-thirds of True Zero hydrogen is derived from fossil fuels, such as natural gas. but one-third, in keeping with California state law, comes from renewable sources such as bio-mass.

How does hydrogen actually push a vehicle down the road? The hydrogen that comes from a True Zero dispenser flows to carbon-fiber fuel tanks where it is stored in the vehicle. The front grille on the vehicle allows outside air to flow into the fuel-cell stack under the hood. Hydrogen travels from the tanks to the fuel-cell where a chemical reaction creates the electricity that powers the vehicle.

Refueling with hydrogen takes just a few minutes. And as the acceleration of an HEV is terrific, the only real problem a driver should have is having too much fun behind the wheel.