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British TV's Top Gear says FCX Clarity is "the car of the future." Co-host James May visited Los Angeles recently to drive "the most important car since the car was invented."

The hybrid Honda Insight is not the only sedan by the Japanese auto maker praised for its design and eco-friendly fuel efficiency.

May points out that Honda Clarity, is essentially an electric car "without on-board batteries," generating its own electricity with an on-board fuel cell.

"So far most electric cars have been appalling little plastic snot boxes that take all night to recharge and take half a minute…