So perhaps my job is then to bring glimpses of such concepts to the masses, hoping that my excitement becomes infectious and contributes to driving the market towards a speedy reality of a hydrogen powered vehicle that can strengthen the environment through its fuel source to its green materials and processes.
Ford's Model U is just such a vehicle. Inspired by the Model T and how it revolutionized personal transportation in the last century, the Model U is a clear expression of Ford's strategy to pursue future automotive technologies. As with many prototypes these days, a number of companies collaborate together. In this case suppliers such as Dynatek, Goodyear, and Quantum worked together to bring it to life along with a whole new way of looking at the automotive marketplace, just as the Model T did.
Starting with a reconfigurable interior and exterior, the Model U can adapt to each person's individual wants and needs. Set up on a series of slots in the floor and panels, different components can be mounted and moved around, or even purchased and added later. The unique 3-box profile exterior can go from a closed to open vehicle similar to Chevy's Avalanche, optimizing its functionality.