Nationwide

Environmental regulation

University

Vehicles powered by fuel cells converting hydrogen and oxygen into electricity, emitting only water vapor.

Vehicles powered solely by electricity stored in batteries, representing a significant advancement from earlier electric car models.

State-wide mandate requiring metropolitan communities to develop fuel and charging infrastructure for zero-emission vehicles, including hydrogen fuel stations and electric charging stations.

Vehicles powered by hydrogen that are planned to be launched starting in 2015.

Vehicles powered by batteries, generally less expensive and with more infrastructure support than fuel cell vehicles, but with limitations in mileage and charging time.