Daimler AG considers hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles the last step in our phased plan to implement emission-free mobility.

Today, current generation hydrogen-powered vehicles such as the Mercedes-Benz A-Class are proving themselves in a global testing program. With more than 100 fuel cell vehicles in testing programmes worldwide, Daimler AG operates the world's largest fuel cell powered fleet.

In November 2005, Mercedes-Benz unveiled its F600 HYGENUIS concept car, which had more than double the range of the previous A-Class fuel cell vehicles. However, there remain technological challenges to be mastered before a vehicle of this type can be series produced, including the storage of hydrogen inside the vehicle and a comprehensive network of hydrogen filling stations.

Experts believe that by 2015, hydrogen fuel cell engine technology will be economically feasible for widespread use.