Honda FCV Concept to Make North American Debut at 2015 North American International Auto Show
December 17 2014 - 9:24PM
JCN Newswire (English)
- Honda FCV Concept demonstrates the exterior and interior
styling evolution of the next-generation zero emissions Honda
fuel-cell vehicle
- Next-generation Honda FCV is intended to provide significant
gains in packaging, interior space, cost reduction and real-world
performance, including an anticipated driving range in excess of
300-miles
The Honda FCV Concept will make its North American debut at the
2015 North American International Auto Show on January 12.
Continuing more than a decade of Honda leadership in the area of
fuel cell vehicle (FCV) technology, the Honda FCV Concept showcases
the styling evolution of Honda's next fuel-cell vehicle,
anticipated to launch in the U.S., following its introduction in
Japan, which is scheduled to occur by March 2016.
As the next progression in Honda's dynamic FCV styling, the Honda
FCV Concept features a low and wide aerodynamic body with clean
character lines. The interior strives to achieve harmony between
man and machine by taking advantage of new powertrain packaging
efficiencies delivering even greater passenger space than the Honda
FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle, including seating for up to five
people.
The Honda FCV Concept made its world debut in Japan on Nov. 17,
2014, followed by an announcement that Honda will provide
FirstElement Fuel with $13.8 million in financial assistance to
build additional hydrogen refueling stations throughout the state
of California in an effort to support the wider introduction of
fuel-cell vehicles.
Honda Fuel-Cell Vehicle Firsts:
The original FCX became the first EPA- and CARB-certified fuel-cell
vehicle in July 2002. The FCX also was the world's first production
fuel-cell vehicle, introduced to the U.S. and Japan in December
2002.
Additional highlights include:
- The Honda FCX was the first fuel-cell vehicle to start and
operate in sub-freezing temperatures (2003).
- The FCX was the first fuel-cell vehicle leased to an individual
customer (July 2005).
- With the FCX Clarity, Honda was the first manufacturer to build
and produce a dedicated fuel-cell vehicle on a production line
specifically made for fuel-cell vehicles (2008).
- Honda was the first manufacturer to create a fuel-cell vehicle
dealer network (2008).
Honda Environmental Leadership
Based on its vision of "Blue Skies for our Children," Honda is
taking a portfolio approach to reducing the environmental impact of
its products, advancing fuel efficiency, low emissions and
fun-to-drive performance with new powertrain technologies from its
Earth Dreams Technology lineup, which includes more fuel-efficient
engines and transmissions and advanced electromotive
technologies.
Honda's alternative-fuel vehicle lineup includes the Fit EV, Civic
Hybrid, the CR-Z sport hybrid coupe and the Accord Hybrid, the most
fuel-efficient 5-passenger sedan in America(1), as well as the
Accord Plug-In Hybrid and the Civic Natural Gas, the only dedicated
natural gas-powered passenger car available from a major automaker
in America.
Note:
(1) Based on 2015 EPA mileage. Use for comparison purposes only.
Your actual mileage will vary depending driving conditions, how the
vehicle is driven and maintained, battery pack age/condition and
other factors.
About Honda
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (TSE:7267/NYSE:HMC) is one of the leading
manufacturers of automobiles and power products and the largest
manufacture of motorcycles in the world. Honda has always sought to
provide genuine satisfaction to people worldwide. The result is
more than 120 manufacturing facilities in 30 countries worldwide,
producing a wide range of products, including motorcycles, ATVs,
generators, marine engines, lawn and garden equipment and
automobiles that bring the company into contact with over 19
million customers annually. For more information, please visit
http://world.honda.com.
Source: Honda
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