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HONDA FCX User Manual

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The FCX does not present any greater hazards than a
conventional gasoline-powered passenger car or any
other type of electric car. It performed well in front-,
offset-frontal-, side-, and rear-impact tests, with no
damage to any of the high-voltage or hydrogen
components.

Flammable Fluid

The only flammable fluid used by the FCX is
transmission oil. The capacity is 1.2 quarts (1.1 liters).

Hydrogen Properties and Potential Hazards

The hydrogen used in the FCX is a nontoxic and
odorless gas. Unlike gasoline and oil, it cannot spill and
it cannot harm humans, wildlife, or the environment.

However, like other fuels, hydrogen is both flammable
and explosive. Compared to gasoline, for example,
when mixed with air, hydrogen has a much higher and
wider range of flammability. Its explosive range is also
much higher and wider, as illustrated in the graph.

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