The vehicle has been retrofitted with three new Honda fuel cell systems, currently in mass production at Fuel Cell System Manufacturing (FCSM), Honda’s joint venture (JV) with General Motors (GM).
Read more: GM and Honda begin mass hydrogen fuel cell production
It’s expected that the JV’s co-developed fuel cells will advance performance and double durability, while reducing the cost by “two-thirds,” when compared with the previous generation system.
With an estimated top speed of 70mph, the vehicle will be capable of carrying 82kg of hydrogen at 700bar and also features 240kW combined fuel cell systems (80kW x 3), with a 120kW high voltage battery.
The vehicle will be displayed at the ACT Expo in Las Vegas, the US, at booth 1031, followed by a keynote speech from Ryan Harty, Assistant Vice-President, Sustainability & Business Development, at America Honda Motor Co.
Ahead of his keynote, Harty said, “Commercial vehicles, including Class 8 trucks, where fuel cells offer the best zero-emission replacement for existing diesel applications, are a key part of Honda’s broad hydrogen business strategy.
“Honda is actively seeking business collaborations and customers to help bring these hydrogen fuel cell solutions to market here in North America.”
The company wants to expand its hydrogen business to achieve its global goal of zero environmental impact and has called for collaboration and partnership from other companies to achieve its target.
Honda unveiled its CR-V e:FCEV (fuel cell electric vehicle) in February (2024), expected to be the US’ “first production plug-in hydrogen vehicle,” boasting a range of 270 miles.
Read more: Honda unveils new hydrogen-powered FCEV using next generation fuel cells
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