Volkswagen Zero Emissions Vehicles to Participate in Fuel Cell Demonstrations in Sacramento

Volkswagen recently announced that 16 Passat Lingyu prototype vehicles will participate in fleet demonstrations at the California Fuel Cell Partnership in Sacramento, California.

Volkswagen worked with scientists to create these fuel cell vehicles which are based on one of China’s best-selling Volkswagen platforms. The Passat Lingyu is capable of traveling at highway speeds up to 90 mph and as far as 146 miles on a single tank of fuel. The only byproduct released from the tailpipe is water and oxygen.

Says John Tillman, program manager for Volkswagen’s U.S. Advanced Powertrain Research Program:

“These vehicles logged nearly 50,000 miles in Beijing – with zero harmful emissions. We can think of no better place to next exhibit this environmentally-friendly technology than at the California Fuel Cell Partnership. “

In a quest toward sustainable mobility, Volkswagen is exploring a number of new technologies to achieve greater fuel efficiency and reduce harmful emissions. The company’s commitment to the environment also covers the entire lifespan of a car, from the earliest stages of the manufacturing process to the vehicle’s final trip to the recycling yard.