The new Honda FCV Concept today made its debut at the Detroit Motor Show – pre a launch in Japan next year. But is it funky enough to challenge the Toyota Prius and the sexier green car options?
The new model will feature seating for five passengers, a driving range estimated to be in excess of 300 miles, and an anticipated refuelling time of approximately three minutes.
Its fuel cell stack, which fits entirely under the bonnet, is 33 per cent smaller with a 60 per cent increase in power density compared to that in the outgoing Honda FCX Clarity.
As the next progression in Honda’s dynamic FCV styling, the Honda FCV Concept features a low, wide aerodynamic body with clean character lines.
The Honda FCV Concept made its world debut in Japan three months ago, followed by an announcement at the Los Angeles Auto Show that Honda will provide FirstElement Fuel in the US.
This means $13.8 million in financial assistance to build additional hydrogen refuelling stations throughout the state of California in an effort to support the wider introduction of fuel-cell vehicles.
The original Honda FCX became the first EPA- and CARB-certified fuel-cell vehicle in July 2002, going on to become the world’s first production fuel-cell vehicle when it was introduced in December 2002.
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