Did you seriously consider a fuel cell vehicle? We'd like to interview you!

[Dr. Michael Kuby]

Do you live in California and did you consider getting a hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle (FCV) before opting for an alternative?

We are a team of geographers and ethnographers studying how people decide whether or not to get a FCV. We’re especially interested in speaking with those who actually considered purchasing or leasing an FCV but decided AGAINST doing so. We’ve already interviewed many people who bought or leased a Toyota Mirai, Honda Clarity FCX, or Hyundai FCV, and we'd be happy to add to that total. However, what we especially need are more participants who considered an FCV but decided not to get it, which could mean you got a different kind of car instead or delayed getting a car.

Interviews will take about 20 minutes and can be conducted by phone, Skype, or Google Hangouts. Your participation in this study is voluntary. The information you provide will remain confidential and be used for research purposes only. Participants will receive a $10 Amazon gift card as a small token of appreciation. If you are over 18 years of age and interested in participating, please contact me at [email protected] to schedule an interview. Learn more about the study at http://www.public.asu.edu/~mikekuby/H2FCV_Adoption_Study/.

Email, comment, or message us if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Mike

Dr. Michael Kuby
Professor, Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning
Arizona State University

 

[Roy_H]

I have a request for anyone who owns a Mirai or has access to one. There is an expiry date printed on the inside of the fuel door. It is illegal to re-fuel the car after this date. How many years from date of manufacture is this?

I am repeating my question here in hopes you researchers may already have my answer. In terms of your research I would expect the expiration date to be only of concern to purchasers of used FCVs. In your research are purchasers of used FCVs aware of an expiry date?

 

[Pushmi-Pullyu]

I am repeating my question here in hopes you researchers may already have my answer. In terms of your research I would expect the expiration date to be only of concern to purchasers of used FCVs. In your research are purchasers of used FCVs aware of an expiry date?

The expiration date is stamped on the sticker that's on the inside of the door frame of the driver's door. So it's pretty easy to find if you know where to look.

According to the article linked below, the 2016 Toyota Mirai's fuel system had an expiration date about 14 years later than the manufacturing date:

"2016 Toyota Mirai: 'Do Not Refuel After 2029'?"

But I don't know if that same 14 year limit applies to all production FCEVs, or not.

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[Roy_H]

The expiration date is stamped on the sticker that's on the inside of the door frame of the driver's door. So it's pretty easy to find if you know where to look.

According to the article linked below, the 2016 Toyota Mirai's fuel system had an expiration date about 14 years later than the manufacturing date:

"2016 Toyota Mirai: 'Do Not Refuel After 2029'?"

But I don't know if that same 14 year limit applies to all production FCEVs, or not.

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I expect that it applies to all FCVs as it would be a law. But 14 years is long enough for it to be a non-issue anyway as most cars would be in the junk yard by then. Thanks for the info.

 

[gooki]

*Looks out the window at my 15 year old Mazda 6 and shakes head.*

But yes, a 14 year life span is reasonable for a new tech vehicle, and a non issue for the original buyer.