8/16/14

Shinzo Abe takesFCV for test drive

Tokyo,- Do you know Shinzo Abe? Yes, he is japanese prime minister and he takes FCV for test drive to feel amazing sensation.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, take the time to feel the sensation behind the wheel, sedan fuel cell (hridogen) Toyota. It is part of the plan of the Government of Japan, to provide intensive for hydrogen cars.



Toyota is one of the manufacturers that are ready with hydrogen cars. The model is a saloon owned FCV (Fuel Cell Vehicle), and ready to be marketed in Japan. The Japanese government fully supports the development of hydrogen cars as part of the alternative power sources other than petroleum.

As video released by autoevolution, Friday (08/01/2014), Shinzo Abe looks impressed with the performance of FCV. Abe also salute the technology without the emissions produced by the fuel cell sedan it.

Incentives USD 20,000
Japan planned to give incentives to consumers who buy hydrogen vehicles starting next year. For example, the Toyota FCV buyers will get a discount of 2.0359 million yen (20,000 dollars).

Previously, Toyota has announced it will sell the sedan FCV with a tag of 7 million yen(not including taxes). When you've got an incentive, then consumers can bring home with huge discount or very cheaper.

Minister of Economy Trade and Industry of Japan Toshimitsu Motegi, has also been tested while visiting the headquarters of Toyota. Motegi praised FCV and called it a remarkable vehicle. "It will help the automotive industry to switch from gasoline to hydrogen," explained Motegi.

In addition, the FCV will also begin to be marketed in the United States in mid-2015. FCV can go as far as 483 miles, and hydrogen recharge in just five minutes.