Iceland’s hydrogen revolution stalled

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By Libby Casey

June 01, 2009

Aired on NPR's "Day to Day"


Thorsteinn Hilmarsson works for Iceland's national power company Landsvirkjun and drives Iceland's first hydrogen car as a promotional demonstration.

Photo by Libby Casey

Thorsteinn Hilmarsson works for Iceland's national power company Landsvirkjun and drives Iceland's first hydrogen car as a promotional demonstration.

Hydrogen-powered vehicles play a critical role in Iceland's plan to free itself of fossil fuels by 2050. The hydrogen revolution is getting off to a rock start.

Libby Casey of member station KUAC reports on the island nation's innovative approach and what it's like renting a hydrogen-powered car.