PopSci Test Drive: The Chevy Equinox

We test plenty of cars here at PopSci, but it's not everyday we get to try one as forward-looking and promising at the Equinox. The car runs on hydrogen fuel cells; turn the ignition and the car instantly (and silently) churns out  enough electricity  to power six houses. So how does that much raw, green power feel? Check it out as senior associate editor Sean Captain takes the Equinox on a spin up the Vegas Strip.

Comments

[henry]

how much is the car as is.
how much will it be in mass production.
how much is fuel cost per mile

[Eric Schmidt]

How green is it? Please remember my friends that hydrogen is produced using electricity. The electricity is produced by electrical power plants. The hydrogen fuel for this car is only as green as the electrical power production that produced the hydrogen.

[James Venus]

I think this is the only alternative energy source that will clean up the environment. I would like to own one of these cars.

[shanedr]

Show me the results of some rear end crashes first, then tell me how green it actually is compared to petroleum.

[geoffrey cutcheon]

a lot more info neede to make an informed decision. How far can it go on one fill up and obviously you need places to obtain refills.

[modulus1319]

Like Henry said, this is not an energy source. How is this better than a car that runs on electric batteries? I hope the industry starts to finally develop small, short-rage electric vehicles. SUVs are so overkill for commuting and running errands!

[Goebel]

When it comes to repairs how much can we expect to pay and which parts will likely need replacing?

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[AG]

Do you know if they make a diecast version of this automobile?

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[run your car on water]

this is so cool how fuel cells work. i just love this technology.

[run your car on water]

i just bought one and it is awesome.

[Jay]

The military adopting HHO gas is amazing. What this will do for the environment lowering the fossile fuels that we use. Using plates as a conductor not wires with HHO gas generators offers so much power for any vehicle. Cleaning the all old carbon deposits from even the oldest unmaintained engines. Using plates as a conductor can also save up to 40% gas. If you want to learn how to make a HHO generator using plates go to http://www.fuelwithh2o.com

[chevy rims]

If this technology is good enough for the military then why aren't we seeing it on Main Street in greater numbers?

40% saving on gas bills!! We all want that.

[MotorCycleHelmet]

It's not designed for use by the masses, there are a lot of people out there who do not want the reliance on oil and gas to abate too much,now do they. These projects just don't get enough funding imo.

[Advanced Driver Improvement]

Nice explanation on how car works using hydrogen fuels and power six houses and very nice video indeed.

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[Joshua's Law]

Hydrogen is the only one promising fuel for future of mankind. apart from that we have solar, wind energy models but most of then still needs very large level of innovation technology to make it useful for public.

[stump grinders Trucks]

This truck just looks cheap, i think chevy should make better quality interiors for its cars

[Wholesale Suppliers]

The criteria to measure the best green is as follow
Price Range: range of manufacturer’s suggested retail price + destination fee for different trim levels
EPA City/Hwy MPG: official mpg estimates for city and highway driving; your mileage may vary
Annual Fuel Cost: assumes $2.85/gallon regular gasoline, $3.00/gallon diesel, with 15,000 miles driven annually at 55% city, 45% highway
Air Pollution Score: from the EPA; zero = most tailpipe emissions, 10 = least
Greenhouse Gas Score: from the EPA; zero = most greenhouse gas emissions, 10 = least
UCS Hybrid Value: from the Union of Concerned Scientists; a measure of the bang for your buck of the hybrid system; best rating is Very High; learn more at Hybrid Center.
ACEEE Green Score: from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy; the higher the score, the more eco-friendly the car; highest 2010 score is 57; learn more at ACEEE’s Green Book online.

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[HMS Home Warranty]

GM's cars are always larger in exterior dimensions, but that don't usually translate into bigger interior spaces.

[Physician Assistant]

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I think this is the only alternative energy source that will clean up the environment. I would like to own one of these cars.