Honda recently unveiled the hydrogen fuel cell module that will power the next-generation CR-V, set to go on sale in 2024. The new system is a significant improvement over the previous-generation fuel cell stack, with a 33% reduction in cost and a 100% increase in durability. It also features improved cold-weather performance, with startup times that are 20% faster in temperatures as low as -30 degrees Celsius.
The new fuel cell system is part of Honda’s broader effort to develop zero-emission vehicles. The company has already launched a number of electric vehicles, including the Honda Clarity EV and the Honda e. However, Honda believes that hydrogen fuel cells have the potential to be a more viable long-term solution for zero-emission transportation.
Honda has been working on hydrogen fuel cell technology for over 30 years. The company first introduced a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle in 1999, and it has since developed several generations of fuel cell systems. The new fuel cell system is the most advanced yet, and it is a major step forward for Honda’s zero-emission vehicle program.
The new CR-V Hydrogen Fuel Cell will be built in the United States at Honda’s Marysville, Ohio plant. The company plans to produce 2,000 units of the vehicle per year.
Honda is betting that hydrogen fuel cells will play a major role in the future of transportation. The company is investing heavily in research and development of fuel cell technology, and it is working with other automakers to develop a network of hydrogen refueling stations.
If Honda is successful, hydrogen fuel cells could become a major source of clean energy for transportation. This would be a major breakthrough in the fight against climate change.
Here are some of the key features of the new Honda CR-V Hydrogen Fuel Cell Module:
- 33% reduction in cost compared to the previous-generation fuel cell stack
- 100% increase in durability
- Improved cold weather performance
- Startup times that are 20% faster in temperatures as low as -30 degrees Celsius
- Produces 114 kW of power
- Provides a range of over 300 miles
- Can be refueled in under 5 minutes
The new Honda CR-V Hydrogen Fuel Cell Module is a significant step forward for Honda’s zero-emission vehicle program. If Honda is successful, hydrogen fuel cells could become a major source of clean energy for transportation.
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