Honda Exhibits World Premiere of CLARITY FUEL CELL, Planned Production Model of its All-new Fuel Cell Vehicle, at 44th Tokyo ...
October 27 2015 - 11:45PM
JCN Newswire (English)
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled the world premiere of the
planned production model of its all-new fuel cell vehicle (FCV),
CLARITY FUEL CELL, at the 44th Tokyo Motor Show 2015. This model
will be on display at the Honda booth during the Tokyo Motor Show.
(Press days: October 28-29, 2015 / Public days: October 30 -
November 8, 2015)
The all-new CLARITY FUEL CELL fuses the ease of use of a
gasoline-powered vehicle and values that are unique to a FCV at a
high level. This fusion gives this sedan-type FCV high value and
potential to set a benchmark for FCVs now and in the future.
Employing original Honda technologies, the fuel cell stack for this
model was downsized by 33% compared to the previous version of the
fuel cell stack and yet output of more than 100kW and output
density of 3.1kW/L(1) - approximately a 60% improvement - were
achieved. The fuel cell powertrain was made as compact as a V6
engine(2), and thus it was made possible to consolidate it under
the hood of a sedan-type vehicle for the first time in the
world(3). This powertrain layout enabled a full cabin package that
seats five adults comfortably .
Combined with improved efficiency of the powertrain and a reduced
energy requirement for driving, a 70MPa high-pressure hydrogen
storage tank installed to this vehicle provides a cruising range of
more than 700 km*4(Honda internal measurement - for reference), the
top-class cruising range among all FCVs. The tank can be refilled
in approximately three minutes(5), realizing ease of use equivalent
to that of a gasoline-powered vehicle. Furthermore, the high-output
motor with maximum output of 130kW*1 realizes both direct,
highly-responsive and exhilarating driving experience and excellent
quietness at the same time. In addition, when combined with an
external power feeding device, the Power Exporter 9000, the all-new
CLARITY FUEL CELL can function as a "power plant on wheels" that
generates and provides electricity to the community in times of a
disaster or other events.
Honda will begin lease sales in Japan of this all-new CLARITY FUEL
CELL in March 2016. For the first year after the start of sales in
Japan, Honda will focus on sales mainly to local government bodies
or business customers which Honda has already been working together
for the popularization of FCVs. During this period, Honda will
collect information about the in-market use situation, including
the external power feeding device, and gather diverse opinions from
customers and other relevant organizations, then later begin sales
to individual customers.
Honda will begin with small-volume production at the Production
Supervisory Unit and Powertrain Production Supervisory Unit
(located in Takanezawa-machi, Shioya-gun, Tochigi, Japan.), then
eventually expand production volume and begin regular sales along
with lease sales. The sales price(6) of CLARITY FUEL CELL in Japan
will be 7.66 million yen (including consumption tax). The Power
Exporter 9000, which has the capacity to feed approximately
seven-days' worth(7) of electricity for an average household, is
scheduled to go on sale at the same time as the CLARITY FUEL CELL.
CLARITY FUEL CELL will be sequentially evolved into the U.S. and
Europe.
Honda was one of the first automakers to begin focusing attention
to hydrogen as a possible solution for issues such as global
warming and depletion of fossil fuels. Honda has been positioning
the FCV, which emits only water, as the ultimate
environmentally-responsible vehicle and has taken a proactive
approach to the research and development of FCVs since the late
1980s.
In 2002, the Honda FCX became the first fuel cell vehicle in the
world to be certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB). With these
certifications, Honda began lease sales of the Honda FCX in Japan
and the U.S. In 2008, Honda became the first automaker to begin
lease sales of the FCX Clarity, which featured an innovative
sedan-type package and unprecedented driving experience. The
all-new CLARITY FUEL CELL was developed based on various data
related to the ease of use and driving performance of these
previous Honda FCVs.
With the goal to make a contribution to the forthcoming hydrogen
energy society and to realize the joy and freedom of mobility and a
sustainable society where people can enjoy life, Honda will
continue taking on new challenges in the area of hydrogen
technologies including the Smart Hydrogen Station, FCVs and
external power feeding devices under the concept of "generate, use
and get connected."
(1) Honda internal measurement
(2) Honda 3.5L V6 engine
(3) Among planned production models of sedan-type vehicle, Honda
internal research as of October 2015
(4) Honda internal measurement in JC08 mode and after refueling the
vehicle at a hydrogen station with charging pressure of 70 MPa
which comply with SAE standards (J2601). The cruising range may
vary when the vehicle is refueled at hydrogen station with
different specifications, as amount of hydrogen put in the tank
will vary depending on the specifications of hydrogen station. The
cruising range may also vary significantly depending on conditions
of usage (ambient temperature, traffic congestion, etc.) and how
the vehicle is driven (sudden starts, use of air-conditioning unit,
etc.)
(5) Honda internal measures using 70MPa station in the exterior
temperature of 20 degrees Celsius. Time required for refueling may
vary depending on conditions.
(6) This model is currently available exclusively for lease sales.
The lease price varies depending on lease terms and plans etc.
(7) Calculated based on the average daily electricity consumption
by an average household (Researched by the Federation of Electric
Power Companies of Japan)
About Honda
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (TSE:7267/NYSE:HMC/LSE:HNDA.L) 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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