# Olympic Hybrid Taxis Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cab for the London 2012 Olympics is Unveiled By manzil | Published 2010-06-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogen-fuel-cell-cab References: [autocar](http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/250332/) & [autocar](http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/250332/) A prototype of a hydrogen fuel cell cab was recently unveiled at City Hall in London. A fleet of such [hybrid taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id-buzz-ad) will hit London roads by 2012 to showcase the environmentally friendly technology in time for the 2012 Olympics. The project is a part of the effort to make London free of [tailpipe emissions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higer-new-v) by 2020. The hydrogen fuel cell cab emits only water instead of diesel fumes. The cab has a top speed of 80 mph with a range of 250 miles, and is capable of recharging in only five minutes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more efficient and affordable hydrogen fuel cells for various transportation applications, such as taxis. - **Environmentally Friendly Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative, sustainable transportation solutions to reduce tailpipe emissions and promote a greener future. - **Rapid Charging Infrastructure:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish a widespread network of rapid charging stations to support the adoption of electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and manufacture hydrogen fuel cell vehicles to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly transportation options. - **Energy Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in research and development of efficient hydrogen production methods to support the widespread adoption of hydrogen fuel cell technology. - **Technology Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advanced charging solutions and smart transportation technologies to enhance the efficiency and convenience of eco-friendly vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hydrogen-Powered Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-hilux.md) - [Hydrogen Fuel Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-showcases.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Concept Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drive-h2.md) - [Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyryd.md) - [Hydrogen-Electric Racecars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missionh24.md) - [Water-Filtering Hydrogen Fuel Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacoma-h2overlander-concept.md) - [Hydrogen Electric Shipping Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peugeot-eexpert-hydrogen.md) - [Hydrogen-Electric Race Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaussin.md) - [Hydrogen Fuel Supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-hydrogen-cartridge.md)