Toyota’s fuel-cell sedan offers alternative to big batteries

Like the Model S, Toyota’s latest clean car runs on an electric motor — no gasoline required. Unlike the Model S, the sedan doesn’t get its energy from a big battery pack. Instead, a hydrogen fuel cell beneath the front seats feeds a steady stream of electricity to the motor.

The cars represent two different visions of gas-free driving. And starting next year, they will go head-to-head in California, in what some alt-car aficionados consider the VHS vs. Betamax battle of our day.

By David R. Baker

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