The Riversimple hydrogen car, unveiled in London this week, will make its designs available online to support local production and to encourage innovation. The manufacturer plans to release 10 prototypes in the UK next year and has partnered with a gas supply company to install hydrogen fueling stations. This business model is what distinguishes Riversimple from other hydrogen-powered vehicles. First, the partnership with the gas company addresses “the chicken-and-egg question of who would build the infrastructure required to refuel hydrogen cars when there are none on the road.” Second, the open-source model facilitates design modifications that can serve local markets. Link to full story on BBC.com.
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