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Eco-Friendly Concept Car

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Driving a car and saving your environment are the two things that can not go comfortably hand-in-hand. But, it is possible in today's context with the development of modern technology. Environmental affect of driving has become the major concern for the automakers and as a response to this, many of them are in the process of proving that powerful cars can also be eco-friendly.

Honda came up with its zero-emissions fuel cell supercar concept, the FC Sport, which was being unveiled at last year's Los Angeles Auto Show. It was just a glimpse at how supercars of the future would look like. It is a three-seater car, which is powered by hydrogen. It uses Honda's fuel cell technology. It does not need the heavy components like an internal combustion engine and gearbox.

FC Sport has both zero emissions and supercar performance levels, contributed by a powerful electric motor. It gives the concept car an ultra-low centre of gravity.

According to Honda, The FC Sport was "inspired by, and built for, people who love sports cars”. The company also added that it explores how to satisfy performance enthusiasts in a world beyond petrol and diesel engines.

"This concept is a great example of how the development of fuel cells could revolutionise car design”, according to John Kingston, environment manager of Honda UK.

"The fuel cell stack is smaller than the average power plant and, without the restrictions of having to accommodate a big engine and transmission, designers are free to explore much more radical styling directions to reflect the performance of the car."

Honda has distributed the majority of the FC Sport's drive components low down between the axles, creating the balanced weight distribution that top supercars need. Inside, Honda focuses on the driver, with a race car-like centre driving position, with two rear passenger seats flanking the driver's seat.

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