Gas-saving fuel cell cars are about to get some added help from the federal government.
Fuel cells get a boost
The U.S. Department of Energy plans to invest in technology for fuel cell cars such as Honda's FCX, pictured at this year's New York International Auto Show.
Even before the spike in gas prices, companies such as GM, DaimlerChysler, Honda and Nissan had begun work on fuel cells. Pictured is the Nissan X-Trail.