The Honda FCX Clarity is a hydrogen powered car that claims to have twice the efficiency of traditional gas and electric hybrid vehicles. And it doesn’t emit greenhouse gases. Ever. No matter what mode it’s in. (Although one could argue that the greenhouse gases involved in creating the electricity portion are an issue.)

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Honda (HMC) is looking for a way to compete in an auto market that is increasingly focusing on green technology and decreasing dependence on rising gas prices. And with the Clarity, Honda may find itself back in the game (its own gas and electric hybrid attempts were creamed by the Toyota (TM) Prius).

Right now, though, only a few people can test-lease the Clarity. This is because there aren’t many hydrogen fueling stations around. Honda wants to make sure the Clarity’s drivers have access to fuel, so the initial offering, here in the United States, is pretty much based in certain parts of California. But if investment in this grows, and if the Clarity finds success, it may be that Honda finds its green motor stock rising.

Disclosure: I do not own HMC or TM. I’m thinking about buying a Prius.

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