WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service acknowledged the certification by American Honda Motor Company, Inc, that one of its vehicles meets the requirements of the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit as a qualified fuel cell vehicle.

Purchasers of the 2005 and 2006 Honda FCX, which is only capable of operating on hydrogen, may rely on their certification concerning the vehicle�s qualification for the Qualified Fuel Cell Motor Vehicle Credit.

The credit amount for the 2005 and 2006 Honda FCX is $12,000.