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Title: Fuel Cell Not Street Legal?
Post by: Billyisgr8 on October 24, 2006, 05:39:14 PM

A fuel cell in a car for safety is not DOT approved in the US , I would then assume that ICBC  in Canada also would not cover you with insurance then in an accident if a fire was involved.


Anyone know if this is  true?  I was thinking of putting a fuel cell into my car but also drive it on the street on a few occasions.  I came across this in a post from the states.

So if I put one in does this  put me into the race only category for the top 20 then James.  I would feel safer with a fuel cell then the bug gas tank so I think you should make an exception?


Kevin

Here is the quote


Currently, fuel cells are not legal for use on vehicles operated on public roads. We haven't found a fuel cell that has been approved for on-highway use by the department of transportation (D.O.T), and a fuel cell won't pass the visual inspection by a smog referee even if the factory fuel cap, filler tube, and all emission equipment are in place.

Title: Fuel Cell Not Street Legal?
Post by: steveo_32 on October 25, 2006, 05:05:11 PM

I've know at least a dozen guys who past a VI with fuel cells??? Im gonna look more into it!

Title: Fuel Cell Not Street Legal?
Post by: James Buchan on October 25, 2006, 05:18:49 PM

I guess this can be discussed for the 2007 season planning but my take is there isn't an issue as long as it passes safety standards for fuel cells. Jim Martin runs one and to me it is safer than a stock tank.