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Hydrogen vehicles are nimble, quiet and easy on the environment, and auto manufacturers are eyeing a commercial launch within a few years despite a lack of infrastructure for refueling stations. But the vehicles that the European Commission has touted for their low emissions are years away from capturing anything more than a niche market. Sales of hydrogen vehicles in Europe are expected to reach 100,000 by 2015 and 1 million in 2020, and could gain a 25% share of the total EU passenger car market in 2050, says a recent McKinsey & Company report. Today, Europe accounts for one-third of...

With its unique construction, the eXasis is a real thriller, offering staggering performance and near-unbeatable emissions. The Rinspeed eXasis has bared all - just for you! The two-seater was the wildest thing at March's Geneva Motor Show with its distinctive, see-through bodywork. And it set a new standard for green motoring with its efficient bioethanol-powered engine, too. We got behind the wheel this week to see for ourselves what the new car has to offer. The main ingredients of the eXasis' extraordinary look are its clear plastic body panels. They're made of Makrolon, a lightweight material produced by Bayer -...