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Hydrogen cars on display at L.A. Auto Show

The Mazda RX-8 H2 Hydrogen car is on show at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, California November 18, 2010. The RX-8, which is capable of operating on both gasoline and hydrogen, is currently being leased to select municipalities in Japan.
The Mazda RX-8 H2 Hydrogen car is on show at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, California November 18, 2010. The RX-8, which is capable of operating on both gasoline and hydrogen, is currently being leased to select municipalities in Japan.
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Hydrogen cars on display at L.A. Auto Show

Some 900,000 people are expected to visit the L.A. Auto Show by the time it rolls up the carpets on Sunday. Hundreds of models are on display catering to every taste.

California drivers have a taste for high tech, and car makers are keen to deliver. This year, several Asian auto giants are pushing hydrogen fuel cell cars, and they say they're ready for market, at least in California.

Susan Valot has the latest for the California Report.