An energy producing and storage system for a vehicle includes a compressed
gas storage tank having a generally cylindrical outer wall and a
generally cylindrical battery having a partially triangular section
defined in part by a concave surface extending along and nested with at
least a portion of the cylindrical outer wall of the gas storage tank.
The energy producing and storage system also includes a fuel cell
disposed in a concavity formed in the vehicle body, thereby further
minimizing the passenger and/or trunk space required to accommodate the
system.