So what if Jay Leno drives a BMW hydrogen vehicle?

Jay Leno in a BMW hydrogen-powered vehicle

Yesterday, BMW announced that Jay Leno would help BMW bring the hydrogen future to America by letting Leno test drive a BMW Hydrogen 7 vehicle.

“As an avid car enthusiast I’m always interested in the future of automotive technology. With the BMW Hydrogen 7 I can experience all the fun and great features of a performance car, yet know that I’m being environmentally friendly at the same time! I look forward to driving the Hydrogen 7 and learning more about hydrogen as a fuel for our future.”

BMW notes, "Running in hydrogen mode, the BMW Hydrogen 7 essentially emits nothing but water vapor, representing a major step in reducing harmful CO2 emissions. It is not a concept car, but a production model vehicle that has successfully completed the entire Product Development Process. While the BMW Hydrogen 7 is not for sale, it is considered to be a milestone in bringing forward hydrogen as the sustainable fuel for individual transportation.

BMW believes that hydrogen will replace petroleum as the long-term alternative to fossil fuel, and hopes the Hydrogen 7 will play a pioneering role in driving forward the hydrogen technologies that will ensure our mobility in the future."

I want the hydrogen economy to move forward as much as anybody, but I'd much rather read more about hydrogen production and hydrogen gas stations at this point in time.