It turns out that experiments with hydrogen fuel for cars were going 40 years ago. A living proof of this is being auctioned on eBay right now - this is the 1972 AMC Gremlin self - made hatchback .
For sale for $ 9,000, pickup from Florida. Huge cylinders with hydrogen are right in the trunk. ')
This machine is one of a kind. It was made in 1972 by university students at UCLA specifically for the competition for the most innovative car and is one of the earliest experiments in this area. The Gremlin model for conversion was provided by American Motors, and spare parts were donated by several companies, including General Motors and Ford. In particular, Ford provided the engine Boss 351, which was converted into hydrogen.