Fuel-cell offroading with Peugeot's Quark

We're not sure how much we like the idea of offroading with a fuel-cell vehicle (isn't half the point getting the deafening roar of a four-wheeler?), let alone offroading on something that looks suspiciously like a Plymouth Prowler. That said, if we were going to offroad fuel-cell style, we'd definitely want to do it in Peugeot's Quark, the four-wheeler with a removeable waterproof interactive display that shows fuel cell and traction system information, vehicle speed, and GPS navigation. It can cruise for about 60 miles before the fuel cell needs replacement, which should be more than enough to satisfy that once-monthly extreme lifestyle craving you've got. Now we've just got to scout some rough terrain in Manhattan to kick up some dirt; maybe 42nd St. during rush-hour?

[Duncan @ Dec 19th 2005 1:01AM]

ok, can we get them to put a gas engine in it so that I can buy one sometime before 2024? Screw waiting around for fuel cells I want a quad like that today.

[decompyler @ Dec 19th 2005 1:01AM]

Sorry for the correction, but the originating article states that this is an "On-Road" vehicle. :)

[Jason @ Dec 19th 2005 1:01AM]

Not an ATV - this is actually a Car. Peugeot is known for their radical designs. http://www.peugeot-avenue.com/index.asp?langue=en&num_page=424 take a look at the 96 Touareg and 2003 Hoggar for other ATV inspired road vehicles by the design firm. Too bad they're too good to come to the US. We'd love to own one without importing.

[Elite_Gamer @ Dec 19th 2005 1:01AM]

Just wondering is the above and others in the link aviliable for purchase or only concept cars which probably will never make it on to the market?

[Jake Rich @ Dec 19th 2005 1:01AM]

Bio-diesel is probably a lot more efficient and "cleaner" than hydrogen (when you figure in the energy required for the collection and compression processes required for hydrogen).

There are many small engines available TODAY that the Quark could use. This thing would sell out in a minute if we could get our hands on it in the U.S.

[Jake @ Dec 19th 2005 1:01AM]

I saw a cool show about fuel-cells on PBS, they should stick with it.

[Wittaya @ Dec 19th 2005 1:01AM]

Daer sir/madam,

If we would like to purchase 1 Unit of Peugeot's ATV-Quark. Who should we contact? and how much?
We live in Phuket, Southern Thailand.
With our warmest regards,
Wittaya

[James T. Dade @ Dec 19th 2005 1:01AM]

I want it now! Is there anyway to can skip the fuel cell idea and go straight to gas. You could be losing alot of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.

[Brandon @ Dec 19th 2005 1:01AM]

I really want to buy want of these. is there anyway of putting a plain engine in it or something so we could buy one right now. You could be making plenty of money right now if you did something like that.

How much would you think something like this would cost anyways?