An innovative, two-seater hydrogen cell powered car, developed and built in Wales, will be displayed at the new London Motor Show to be staged in Battersea Park in May.

The Riversimple RASA, is a lightweight and highly efficient, “network” electric car powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology and the first road legal, engineering prototype is coming to the London Motor Show in the Evolution Centre.

The Riversimple car reflects the objectives of the new London Motor Show, which is to showcase, not just the wide range of exciting new cars currently available to the public, but also to provide the opportunity of promoting significant developments in automotive technology and innovation initiated here in the UK.

The new London Motor Show promises visitors the opportunity of seeing a wide range of cars from city cars right through to high performance supercars. Visitors can also road test the car of their choice as well as buying it on the spot. A variety of other outside demonstrations will also be staged, including important road safety initiatives designed to save lives and prevent accidents.

Tickets are now on sale through Ticketmaster priced at £15. The show will open from 10am to 6pm on Friday and Saturday, May 6 and 7, and from 10am to 5pm on Sunday, May 8. Visit www.thelondonmotorshow.co.uk for full details.